27th June 2026

Sanctified By The Truth

"Sanctify them by Your truth.

Your word is truth."

John 17:17

Today's Bible Reading: John 17:9-19.

The Lord Jesus Christ, considered Scripture to be the Word of God. As Christians (Christ followers), we believe the same. Today’s verse shows us that Jesus also viewed Scripture as truth. Not a truth. Not one of many truths. But the truth. For that reason, we affirm that the Bible is infallible and inerrant. But what does that mean exactly? It means that it is incapable of being wrong. In 2 Timothy 3:16, the Bible says: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 

This verse confirms that Scripture is God-breathed or “inspired.” Because Scripture comes from God and God does not make mistakes, it follows that His Word is without error. God inspired the speech and text of the authors of Scripture which ensured that, despite their humanity, they were kept from making mistakes. In His sovereignty, God made sure the authors wrote what He intended for them to write. They wrote the very truth of God. 

Prayer: Dear Father thank You for revealing Your truth to me through Your Word. As I read the Bible, sanctify me with Your truth. In Your Son's name I pray. Amen

26th June 2026

Giving Good For Evil

"Do not repay evil with evil

1 Peter 3:9

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1-7.

A gentleman who had held many important positions in public life had been seriously wronged by a prominent politician. Angry over what had happened, he went to speak with a friend. He told him about the wrong that had been done to him and explained that he was thinking about how to respond in a bitter and resentful way. Then he asked, “Would it be manly for me to resent this?” His friend replied, “Yes, it would be manly to resent it — but it would be godlike to forget it.”

In the Bible passage before us today, there are three things to take note of.

First: David chose to let God be his example. When Saul entered a cave to attend to his needs, he did not know that David and his 400 men were hiding in the recesses of that cavern (v 3). David had him at a severe disadvantage and his men urged him to seize the opportunity to take revenge on his enemy. But David refused. Rather than seeking to repay Saul for the evil he had done him, he secretly cut off a piece of Saul's robe (as proof of what he could have done) and allowed the king to leave without knowing how close he had been to death (v 4). Only later did Saul realize the mercy David had shown.

Second: God's way is to show mercy rather than extract vengeance. In Romans 5:8, the Bible says: "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Even while we were God's enemies, He had compassion for us and provided a way of salvation.

Third: Are you thinking about getting even with someone? Do not do it. Try God's way instead. Return good for evil. Someday you will be glad you did.

Prayer: Father, When I am wronged by others, help me to leave things in Your almighty hands. In Jesus name I ask. Amen.

25th June 2026

Inner Strife

"Pride goes before destruction,

and a haughty spirit before a fall."

Proverbs 16:18

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 139.

David, king of ancient Israel, found himself in the midst of a confused national situation. His kingdom was torn by internal strife. Slave hated master; master hated slave. People blamed the government, and government blamed the people. David looked about him and saw that every man thought himself perfect. Each individual placed blame upon other individuals. David knew that if sinful pride continued to increase, his nation would collapse spiritually. He knew that economic depression, moral disintegration, or military defeat inevitably follow spiritual decline. So David turned to God, and it was revealed to him by the Spirit of God that the spiritual tide of his nation could rise no higher than the spiritual level of his own heart. So he fell on his knees in utter humility and prayed, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23,24). I wonder, what is the spirtual level of your heart today?

Prayer: Lord, deliver me from the sin of pride, and fill me with continuing humility as I go about the tasks before me this day. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.