5th November 2026

Trust, Hope, and Peace

"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;

But we will remember the name of the Lord our God."

Psalm 20:7

Reading: Psalm 20

In Psalm 20, King David took comfort in God’s trustworthiness. The Israelites had a powerful army, but they knew that their biggest strength came from “the name of the Lord” (v 7). They placed their trust in God’s name—in who He is, His unchanging character and His unfailing promises. They held on to the truth that He who is sovereign and powerful over all situations would hear their prayers and deliver them from their enemies (v 6).

While God may use the resources of this world to help us, ultimately, victory over our problems comes from Him. Whether He gives us a resolution or the grace to endure, we can trust that He will be to us all that He says He is. We do not have to be overwhelmed by our troubles, but we can face them with His hope and peace.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, give me the courage to trust in You. Help me to believe that You are all that You promise to be. In Jesus name. Amen.. 

4th November 2026

The Foreshadow

The blood shall be a sign for you . . .

Exodus 12:13

Reading: Exodus 12:1-13.

The text for today's thought, speaks of the Passover, a sacred event in Jewish history when the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt by the hand of God. It is a powerful reminder of God's mercy and grace, and His desire to save His people from destruction.

We Christians, see the Passover as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. In John 1:29, John the Baptist declares, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, and His blood covers us and saves us from the judgment we deserve. In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul writes, "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed." The sacrifice of the Lord on the cross was the ultimate fulfilment of the Passover, and it is through faith in Him that we are saved.

In Hebrews 9:22, we read that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." It is through the shed blood of Christ that we are forgiven and reconciled to God. As we reflect on Exodus 12:13, let us remember the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away our sins. Let us turn to Him and place our faith in Him, that we may be saved from the judgment we deserve.

Prayer: Gracious God, I thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away my sins. Help me to turn to Him and place my faith in Him each day. In His name I pray, Amen. 

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.