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.

30th July 2026

Do Not Be Anxious

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Colossians 3:16

Today's Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17.

The more Christ’s Word dwells within us, the more our lives will be marked by praise, prayer, and godly thinking. Here are three ways this is demonstrated.

First: Christians are to rejoice. As God's Word fills our hearts, it reminds us of His grace, His promises, and His faithfulness. To do that, you need only to think of the great things God has done for you. A heart occupied with Christ will be a heart filled with praise (Colossians 3:16).

Second: Then we are told not to be anxious, but in our prayers to make our requests known to God. In your biggest problems you have One to whom you can go; and before Him you can pour out your heart with the assurance that He will not leave you without an answer to that great problem.

Third: Then we are to fill our minds with those things that are good. They are mentioned in the Scriptures as being things that are true, honourable, just, pure, lovely, of good report, and of virtue. It is upon these things that we are to think. Live positively, not negatively. Once you learn that secret, God will have given you the victory.

Prayer: You know what troubles me today, my Heavenly Father. In faith, I give it all over to You and now praise You, knowing Your love will not fail. In the Redeemer's name I pray. Amen.