2nd August 2026

The Unpardonable Sin

“. . .Him that blasphemes against the Holy Spirit,

it will not be forgiven.”

Luke 12:10

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 12:8–12.

People refer to this extreme sin as the unpardonable sin, the unforgivable sin, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and the eternal sin. It is often feared and frequently misunderstood. Some people worry that they have committed it and are therefore beyond hope.

However, Luke 2:10 gives a wonderful word of comfort: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” The angel's announcement concerning the birth of Christ was good news for sinners. Jesus came into the world to seek and save the guilty, forgive the repentant, and reconcile sinners to God.

The unpardonable sin is not a moment of weakness, a sinful thought, or a season of backsliding. It is a wilful, settled rejection of the Holy Spirit's testimony concerning Christ. Those who have committed this sin are not concerned about their spiritual condition; they have hardened themselves against the truth.

If you are troubled by your sin, concerned about your soul, and longing for God's mercy, those are not signs of a hardened heart. The very fact that you are seeking Christ is evidence that the Spirit is at work.

Therefore, do not look within for assurance—look to Christ. The Saviour announced in Bethlehem is able to save all who come to Him in repentance and faith. His message is still “good tidings of great joy” for needy sinners today.

Prayer: Lord God, for Christ, my hope, forgiveness, and salvation, I thank You, in Jesus' name. Amen.

1st August 2026

The Root Problem

"Yet in all these things we are more

than conquerors through Him who loved us.."

Romans 8:37

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39.

The basic problem facing our world is not just social inequity, or lack of education, or even physical hunger. We are finding that highly educated and well-fed people have greeds, hates, passions, and lusts that are not eliminated by education. The root of sin in the heart of each of us is extremely deep, and this is the basic cause of the world’s problems; only the fire of the Lord can burn it out. This is precisely what Christ came to do. He did not come to treat the symptoms. He came to get at the very heart of man’s disease. The root problem is sin.

Prayer: Father, root out the sin in my life—the shortcomings that are there—and fill me with Your love, so I may fight against the evil present in the world today. In Jesus name, I ask. Amen.

31st July 2026

Three Kinds of Pleasure

"The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit."

Acts 13:52

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 13:42-52.

First, there is sinful pleasure—the passing pleasures of sin and the lusts of the flesh. These may seem attractive for a season, but they leave guilt, emptiness, and ultimately lead us away from God.

Second, there is legitimate pleasure. God has given us many good gifts to enjoy—family, friendship, work, rest, and countless blessings. These are not wrong in themselves, but they become dangerous when they occupy our hearts more than God and take His rightful place.

Thirdly: Then there is a third kind of pleasure—lasting pleasure. This is the deep joy that comes from knowing Christ and walking with Him. It does not depend on favourable circumstances or changing emotions. It remains when trials come, when disappointments arise, and when earthly pleasures fade. It is the joy produced by the Holy Spirit in the heart of the believer.

Do you possess that kind of joy? The disciples in Acts were not free from opposition or hardship, yet they were “filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit” (v 52). The world cannot give this joy, and the world cannot take it away. It is found in Christ alone.

Prayer: Almighty God, may my pleasure always come from being filled with the joy of Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.