23rd May 2026

Predestination

“Moreover whom He predestined,

these He also called . . ."

Romans 8:30

Today's Bible Reading:  Romans 8:28-38.

Today's reading, addresses the interaction between predestination and God's unwavering love for His chosen people. This section of Scripture provides insight into the inseparable relationship between God's predetermined plan and the assurance of His love and ultimate salvation for believers.

Verse 28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." This verse sets the stage for the subsequent discussion by emphasizing that everything in the lives of believers, both the joys and the challenges, serves a purpose in God's overarching plan.

Verse 29: God foreknew and predestined believers to be conformed to the image of Christ.

Verse 30: Predestination leads to calling, justification, and eventual glorification.

Verse 31: If God is for us, no opposition can prevail against us.

Verse 35: Nothing can separate believers from the love of Christ, including tribulation, distress, persecution, or any other challenges.

Romans 8:28-38 offers a profound exploration of the relationship between predestination and the assurance of God's love. While the concept of predestination can be complex and provoke deep theological discussions, this passage assures believers that God's predetermined plan is intricately intertwined with His unwavering love and care for His chosen people. Understanding this truth provides comfort, assurance, and confidence in the face of life's challenges, knowing that nothing can ultimately separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Prayer: Merciful God, thank You, that You have called me, predestined and justified me. In Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

22nd May 2026

God's Unfailing Memory

“. . . I will not forget you."

Isaiah 49:15

Today's Bible Reading: Isaiah 49:13-16.

We are a forgetful people. Sometimes we forget small things (where we placed our keys), and sometimes we forget huge things (a password that unlocks millions). Thankfully, God is not like us. He never forgets the things or people that are dear to Him. In times of distress, Israel feared that God had forgotten them. “The Lord has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me” (Isaiah 49:14). Isaiah assured them, however, that their God always remembers. “Can a mother forget her nursing child ?” the prophet asks. Of course, a mother will not forget her suckling child. Still, even if a mother were to commit such an absurdity, we know God will never forget us (v 15)

“See,” God says, “I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands” (v 16). God has etched our names into His own being. Let’s remember that He cannot forget us—the ones He loves.

Prayer: Dear God, I am grateful that Your memory is resilient and trustworthy. Nothing is forgotten by You. Thank You, that You remember me. In Jesus precious name. Amen.

21st May 2026

Look Deeply

“Open my eyes, that I may see

Wondrous things from Your Word."

Psalm 119:18

Today's Bible Reading:  Psalm 119:17-24.

Some, who doubt that the Bible is the true Word of God, doubt it because they are unwilling to ascribe to God anything they cannot themselves achieve. If you have any uncertainty about the inspiration of the Bible, go back and look at it again. Look at it in the light of a person who has been staring at a mud puddle all their life, and who is confronted for the first time by a view of the ocean!

Perhaps you are only now catching your first glimpse of God’s unlimited power. Perhaps you are only now beginning to understand Him for what He actually is. For if God is the Spirit that Jesus declares Him to be, there is no problem of providence, there is no problem of His sovereignty in the affairs of men, there is no problem of His inspiration of the men who wrote the Bible. Everything fits into place, once you understand who and what God really is.

Prayer: My Father and my God, as I read the Scriptures each day, You open my eyes to more of the glories of Your wondrous love. Thank You. In Christ's name. Amen.