14th July 2026

From Darkness to Light

“But he who does the truth comes to the light,

that his deeds may be clearly seen,

that they have been done in God.”

John 3:21

Today's Bible Reading: John 3:13–21.

John’s Gospel is a beacon of light in a world of darkness. In it we read that “whoever believes in [Jesus] shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). We discover that “whoever hears [Jesus’] word and believes [God] has eternal life” (5:24). And we hear Jesus say, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger” (6:35). Indeed, “whoever does the truth comes to the light” (3:21).

The troubles we face may be great, but Christ Jesus is greater. He came that sinners “may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV). May you come to the Lord Jesus in repentance and faith, trusting in Him alone as the hope of the world and the light for all humanity.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank You for the hope found in Your Son. In His name, I pray. Amen.

13th July 2026

God Has Time

“Do not worry about your life . . ."

Matthew 6:25

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 23:39-43.

Some people ask, “Do you think God has time for me? You do not know how mixed up my life is, how confused it is; the pressures, the tension at home, the business problems, so many things I could not possibly tell you about, including the sins in my life that I somehow cannot seem to give up.”

Yes, God has time for you. When the Lord Jesus was dying on the cross, He had time for a thief who turned to Him and said, “Lord, remember me” (Luke 23:42). That’s all the record tells us that the thief said, “Lord, remember me.” But what he was really saying was, “I’m unworthy. I’ve broken all the laws. I deserve hell. Just remember me.” And Jesus turned to him in that moment and said, “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (v 43). Yes, God has time for you! And the same Saviour who had mercy on that dying thief still receives sinners today who come to Him in repentance and faith.

Prayer: Merciful God, thank You, that You always have time for me. In Christ's name I bless You for this wonderful truth. Amen.

12th July 2026

Heaven

“Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him."

Matthew 17:3

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 17:1-8.

Q: What will we look like when we get to Heaven?

Although the Bible does not answer every question about Heaven, it does give us glorious glimpses. In 1 John 3:2 the Bible says: “But we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”

It is natural to wonder about what lies beyond this life. We long to see over the hill and beyond the veil. Many have searched the Scriptures for clues about our heavenly bodies. While the Bible does not describe exactly what we will look like, it does seem clear that we will recognise one another. Moses and Elijah were recognised by the disciples at the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 17:1–8). Yet Heaven’s glory will not centre on outward appearance, for “the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

One of Heaven’s greatest wonders is that our bodies will be transformed and made like the glorious resurrected body of the Lord Jesus Christ. No more weakness, sickness, pain, or ageing. “This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Corinthians 15:53).

Only God could create billions of faces, each completely unique. Surely the same God can perfect His redeemed children without erasing the individuality He designed. In Heaven, we will not lose who we are—we will finally become all that He intended us to be.

Though the Bible does not tell us every detail, it tells us enough to fill our hearts with hope. Our greatest joy will not be seeing Heaven itself, or even seeing our loved ones, but seeing Christ. “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness” (Psalm 17:15). Heaven will not simply fulfil earthly desires—it will reflect the glory of Heaven’s King, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Just as You have given me a body suited for life on earth, You will also provide for me a body suited for Heaven when You call me to Your side. Thank You. In Jesus name. Amen.