2nd March 2026

Tears of Praise

"Sing praise to the Lord, you His saints . . ."

Psalm 30:4

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 30.

In Psalm 30, David’s song “for the dedication of the temple,” he worshipped God for His faithfulness and mercy (v 1-3). He encouraged others to “Sing praise His holy name” (v 4). Then David explored how intimately God entwines hardship and hope (v 5). He acknowledged times of grief and rejoicing, times of feeling secure and being dismayed (v6-7). His cries for help remained laced with confidence in God (v 7-10). The echo of his praise wove through David’s moments of wailing and dancing, grief and joy (v 11). As if acknowledging the mystery and complexity of enduring affliction and anticipating God’s faithfulness, David proclaimed his endless devotion to God (v 12).

Like David, we can sing, “Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever” (v 12). Whether we’re happy or hurting, God can help us declare our trust in Him and lead us to worship Him with joyful shouts and tears of praise.

Prayer: Dear Lord and God, please help me trust You and praise You as I process my emotions. In Jesus' name. Amen.

1st March 2026

Two Sons

By faith Abel offered up a more

excellent sacrifice than Cain

Hebrews 11:4

Today's Bible Reading:  Genesis 4:1-15.

Cain and Abel were the first sons of Adam and Eve (Genesis 4:1–2). Cain was a tiller of the ground, and Abel a keeper of sheep. Both brought offerings to the Lord, yet Abel’s offering was accepted and Cain’s was not. Abel offered his sacrifice in faith, desiring to worship God in spirit and in truth. Cain’s offering, though religious in form, lacked faith and was therefore rejected.

When Cain realised this, “Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell” (v 5). His unchecked anger led him to rise up against his brother and murder him.

These events carry a deeper meaning. Cain represents faith without love; Abel represents charity—love for one’s neighbour. Faith and love are meant to work together, side by side. When faith is separated from love, it becomes harsh, destructive, and empty religion. “Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and killed him” pictures how faith without love ultimately extinguishes charity.

Though this account is ancient, it remains deeply relevant. Many are religious, even within the Church, yet lack saving faith—faith that truly knows Christ Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

What about you? Do you have empty, dead religion, or living faith in the Lord Jesus, resting in His precious work on the cross?

Prayer: Mighty Lord God, forgive me for those times when I have been hard-hearted, cold and religious towards people less fortunate than myself. Help me to tell others about Your Son, and show them by my words and actions, His love for them. In the name of the Lord Jesus I ask. Amen.

28th February 2026

Bold Conclusion

He answered and said,

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Acts 8:37

Today's Bible Reading:  Acts 8:35-37.

Throughout the Gospels, there are moments when the true identity of Jesus bursts forth in confession from those who encounter Him. Each declaration stands as a testimony to the Son of God, revealed to all who believe. Peter, upon hearing Jesus ask His disciples who He was, boldly declared, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). In that moment, human understanding met divine revelation, and faith spoke aloud.

The Roman centurion, standing at the foot of the cross, witnessed the depth of the Lord's suffering and cried out, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” (Mark 15:39). Even a hardened soldier could not deny the truth of who Jesus was.

Mary Magdalene, encountering the risen Lord, ran to tell the disciples, declaring the astounding news that “I have seen the Lord” (John 20:18). Her joy and witness became the first proclamation of the Resurrection.

And Thomas, once doubting, fell to his knees before the risen Saviour, exclaiming, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). His declaration reminds us that recognition of Jesus is both personal and transformative.

Have you made your own declaration about the Lord Jesus today? When His power and love touch your life, let your heart and lips confess: Jesus Christ is Lord!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see You clearly and boldly declare with my heart, lips and life that You are the Son of God. In Your name I pray. Amen.