24th February 2026

Laughter

"And Sarah declared, 'God has brought me laughter.'

Genesis 21:6

Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 21:1–7.

laughter is a wonderful thing. It is good to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? It’s true: laughter is a strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter is also a gift from God.

We first see the word laughter in the Bible in the story of Abraham and Sarah. God promised this elderly couple a child: “A son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir” (Genesis 15:4). And God had said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars . . . . So shall your offspring be” (v 5). When Sarah finally gave birth at ninety, Abraham named their son Isaac, which means “laughter”. As Sarah exclaimed, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me” (21:6). It amazed her that she could nurse a child at her age! God transformed her sceptical laughter when she give birth to her son, Isaac (18:12) into laughter of sheer joy.

Thank God for the gift of laughter!

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for the gift of laughter.  In Jesus name. Amen.

23rd February 2026

God's Standards

But what does the Scriptures say?

“The word is near you,

in your mouth and in your heart” that is,

the word of faith which we preach.

Romans 10:8

Today's Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:16-20.

Christ said there is a happiness in that acknowledgment of spiritual poverty which lets God come into our souls. Now, the Bible teaches that our souls have a disease. It causes all the troubles and difficulties in the world. It causes all the troubles, confusions, and disillusionments in our own life. The name of the disease is an ugly word. We do not like to use it. That word is “sin.” All of us have pride. We do not like to confess that we are wrong or that we have failed. But God says, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). We have failed to live up to the divine standard, He has set. We must confess our sin as the first step to happiness, peace, and contentment. Let us strive for God's standards.

Prayer: Pride kept me so long from acknowledging my need of You, Lord. Each day, help me to realise I am nothing without You. In Jesus name. Amen

22nd February 2026

Godliness and Contentment

"He [Jesus] said to them,

“Take heed and beware of covetousness,

for one’s life does not consist in the abundance

of the things he possesses.”

Luke 12:15

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 12:13-21.

In a world driven by material possessions and the pursuit of wealth, we must confront the problem of greed. Jesus warns us in Luke 12:15 to be wary of covetousness, reminding us that our worth is not determined by what we own.

Greed convinces us that acquiring more will bring happiness and security, but it leads to discontentment. Instead, the Bible calls us to find contentment in God alone. We should be good stewards, using our resources wisely to bless others and invest in matters of eternal significance.

To overcome greed, we must shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. Jesus teaches us to store up treasures in heaven, where they cannot be destroyed or stolen. By prioritising a relationship with God and investing in what truly matters, we can find freedom from the bondage of greed.

Let us heed the warning of the Lord, and seek contentment in God, and live as faithful stewards, knowing that our true value lies in Him and in the eternal impact we make. Remember also the words of Paul to his spiritual son, Timothy. In 1 Timothy 6:6, the Bible says: "Now godliness with contentment is great gain."

Prayer: Dear God, free me from the grip of greed and help me find contentment in You alone. May I be a faithful steward and invest in what truly matters for eternity. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.