13th May 2026

The Restoring God

“Thus says the Lord God to these bones:

“Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live."

Ezekiel 37:5

Today's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37:4–14.

When the Babylonians conquered Israel, the people felt hopeless—surrounded by death and destruction and in need of restoration (see Lamentations 1). During this period of turmoil, God took the prophet Ezekiel to a valley and gave him a vision where he was surrounded by dry bones. “Can these bones live?” God asked. Ezekiel responded, “Lord, you alone know” (Ezekiel 37:3). God then told him to prophesy over the bones so they might live again. “As I was prophesying,” Ezekiel recounted, “there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling sound, and the bones came together” (v 7). Through this vision, God revealed to Ezekiel that Israel’s restoration could only come through Him.

When we feel as if things in life have been broken and are beyond repair, God assures us He can rebuild our shattered pieces. He’ll give us new breath and new life. 

Prayer: Dear God, parts of my life sometimes seem like they are broken and will never be restored. But You are indeed the God of restoration. Therefore, I praise You in my Saviour's name. Amen.

12th May 2026

A Free Gift

“Being justified freely by His grace t

hrough the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

Romans 3:24

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 3:21-26.

Salvation is free! God puts no price tag on the Gift of gifts—it’s free! Preachers are not salesmen, for they have nothing to sell. They are bearers of Good News—the good tidings that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3). Money can’t buy it. Man’s righteousness can’t earn it. Social prestige can’t help you acquire it. Morality can’t purchase it. It is, as Isaiah said, “without money and without price” (Isaiah 55:1).

It is not bought—it is believed; not earned—but received through faith in Christ alone.

Prayer: Even though my salvation was obtained only through the costliest sacrifice ever made, You freely gave it to me. Father, I praise You for this gift so lovingly given. In Jesus precious name. Amen.

11th May 2026

Are You Ready ?

“Here am I! Send me.”

Isaiah 6:8.

Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 22:1, & 31:11. Exodus 3:4. 1 Samuel 3:4. Isaiah 6:8. Acts 9:10.

Many people start their working day at a time clock machine, sometimes known as a clock card machine or time recorder. A “time clock machine” is a device that records the start and end times for employees at a place of business. When an employee punches their card into the machine, they are saying “Here I am.” This thought got me thinking of six prominent men in the Bible who “punched in” and made themselves available to God.

First: There was Abraham. Genesis 22:1 God’s next words were that Abraham should sacrifice Isaac. When Abraham stepped into his roll to be the father of the nation of Israel and the father of all who would inherit eternal life, he followed through on his response to God in this verse and story. Abraham says it again in Genesis 22:11 when the Angel of the Lord stops him from slaying Isaac.

Second: There was Jacob. Genesis 31:11 When God appeared to Jacob in a dream, Jacob said, “Here I am.” He went on to leave Laban and begin the nation that would be named after him, Israel. In the later part of Jacob’s life, when God told him to move to Egypt in Genesis 46:2, Jacob said it again. God saved the nation through Joseph when Jacob moved his entire family to Egypt to survive the famine.

Third: Moses. Exodus 3:4 When Moses heard God call to him from the burning bush, he responded, “Here I am.” This action begins the Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt.

Fourth: Samuel. 1 Samuel 3:4 The Lord called to Samuel as a child, while he was living with Eli the priest. Samuel said (several times that night God called ), “Here I am.” Samuel was called while very young and was used by God in many ways, including to anoint both Saul and David, the first kings of Israel.

Fifth: Isaiah. Isaiah 6:8 This is the beginning of God’s commission to Isaiah. He went on to become a great prophet, telling in advance many of the things that were true of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ, when He came to earth to save us. Isaiah was used greatly by God, and the book of Isaiah is often called “The Gospel in the Old Testament.”

Sixth: Ananias. Acts 9:10 This is the only occurrence of someone responding to God with “Here I am” recorded using this language in the New Testament. God used Ananias to help Paul after his conversion. At the time of Paul’s salvation, he had been terrorising the Jewish converts because of their faith in the Lord Jesus. Ananias needed great courage to present himself to Saul and lay hands on him to make him a part of the body of Christ.

Each of these men made themselves ready for the Lord's service when they said, “Here I am, Lord.” I wonder today, as believers, are we each ready to serve the Lord?

Prayer: Father God, Help me to start each day with “Here I am, Lord.” Use me in Your service, I pray. In Christ's name. Amen.