3rd November 2026

Choose Life

". . . Therefore choose life . . . " 

Deuteronomy 30:19

Reading: Deuteronomy 30:11-20. 

What is God’s will for my life? The question haunted me when I was growing up. What if I could not find it? What if I did not recognise it? God’s will seemed like a needle in a haystack. Hidden. Obscured by lookalikes. Outnumbered by counterfeits.

But my view of God’s will was wrong because my view of God was wrong. God takes no pleasure in seeing us lost, wandering, and searching. He wants us to know His will. He makes it clear, and He makes it simple. He does not even make it multiple-choice. He gives just two choices: “life and good” or “death and evil” (Deut 30:15). In case the best choice is not obvious, He even says which one to choose: “Choose life” (v 19). To choose life is to choose God Himself and obey His Word.

When Moses addressed the Israelites for the last time, he pleaded with them to make the right choice by observing “all the words of this law. . . . Because it is your life” (32:46-47). God’s will for us is life. His Word is life. And Jesus is the Word. God may not give a prescription for every decision, but He gave us a perfect example to follow, the Lord Jesus Himself. The right choice may not be easy, but when the Word is our guide and worship is our goal, God will grant us the wisdom to make life-affirming choices.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know that true wisdom comes from resting on You. Help me to trust in You and to seek Your face and Your will that is found in Your life-giving Word. In Christ, I ask. Amen.

2nd November 2026

Giving From The Heart

"But who am I, and who are my people,

that we should be able to offer so willingly as this?

For all things come from You,And of Your own we have given You."

     1 Chronicles 29:14 

Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:14–20.

In 1 Chronicles 28:1, David addressed an assembly he called together for the purpose of building the temple. All the important officials of Israel were there: national and tribal leaders, military commanders and heroes, palace officials, and those in charge of the royal property. Having been denied by God the opportunity to build the temple himself, David had resolved to set his son Solomon up for success (22:7-19).

When the time came to give resources towards building a temple for God, King David said: “Who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer willingly as this?” (1 Chronicles 29:14). David’s generosity was driven by gratitude for God’s involvement in his life and that of the people of Israel. His response speaks of his humility and his acknowledgment of God’s goodness towards (aliens and pilgrims) “foreigners and strangers” (v 15). In so doing, he led by example by giving generously out of his own wealth (29:2-5). But he understood a critical truth: he and the people were only able to give from what God had already given to them. Every gift had come from God in the first place (v 16).

Our giving to God’s work—whether in time, talent or treasure—reflects our gratitude to the One who gave to us to begin with. All that we have comes from His hand (v 14); in response, we can give gratefully to Him.

Prayer: Dear Father, please help me to respond to Your love and care with a generous heart. In Jesus precious name, I ask. Amen.

1st November 2026

Blessing Others

“I have come that they may have life,

and that they may have it more abundantly."

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John 10:10 

Reading: John 10:7-10.

Why did God send His Son into the world? Because He knew we could never face life—and eternity—on our own.

Jesus Christ came because God was not content to watch humanity struggle under the weight of sin, fear, emptiness, and hopelessness. Christ came to give us more than the promise of eternal life someday. He came to give us real life today—a life filled with purpose, hope, joy, and the transforming presence of God. That is Life with a capital L!

The teaching of Jesus was unlike anything the world had heard. He took faith out of the realm of mere theory and brought it into everyday life. He did not speak with uncertainty or empty speculation. He spoke with authority. He spoke with finality. He spoke as One who knew the truth—because He is the Truth!

The philosopher may spend a lifetime searching for answers. Jesus came with the answers.

So, what kind of life are you living today? Are you merely existing—or are you truly living?

Jesus came to give you "life—and life more abundantly!" (v 10). Open your heart to Him and discover the difference He can make.

Prayer: Lord God, I know that I am completely dependent upon You. Thank You for daily providing all that my body needs. Thank You, for Your Son, who gives me life in abundance. In His name I pray. Amen.