9th May 2026

Looking Forward

“No longer will there be any curse."

Revelation 22:3 

Today's Bible Reading: Revelation 22:1-5.

You and I have something in common. We live in a mixed-up, tarnished world, and we have never known anything different. Adam and Eve, however, could remember what life was like before the curse. They could recall the world as God intended it to be—free of death, hardship, pain and suffering (Gen 3:16-19). In pre-fall Eden, hunger, unemployment, and illness did not exist. No one questioned God’s creative power or His plan for human relationships.

The world we have inherited resembles God’s perfect garden only slightly. To quote C. S. Lewis, “This is a good world gone wrong, but [it] still retains the memory of what ought to have been.” Fortunately, the cloudy memory of what the earth should have been is also a prophetic glimpse into eternity. There, just as Adam and Eve walked and talked with God, believers will see His face and serve Him directly. There will be nothing between God and us. “No longer will there be any curse” (Rev 22:3). There will be no sin, no fear, and no shame.

The past and its consequences may cast a shadow on today, but a believer’s destiny carries the promise of something better—life in a place as perfect as Eden - Heaven.

Prayer: Merciful Father, help me to remember that even though this world is imperfect, and tainted by sin, still there is much to enjoy and much to do. Thank You for the promise of life with You in a perfect setting. In Christ I pray. Amen.

8th May 2026

Look To Jesus

“As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,

even so must the Son of Man be lifted up."

John 3:14

Today's Bible Reading: Numbers 21:4-9.

Typology, in simple terms, refers to the use of symbols, events, or characters in the Old Testament that foreshadow or represent a greater truth or fulfilment in the New Testament. It is like a picture or a preview of something to come. 

In the case of the Bronze Snake in Numbers 21, it is a wonderful picture of Christ. Just as the bronze snake was lifted up on a pole for the Israelites to look at and be saved from physical death, Jesus Christ was lifted up on the cross for all humanity to look to Him and be saved from spiritual death. 

In John 3:14-15, The Lord Jesus Himself refers to the Book of Numbers 21, when He issues a clear call to all: "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." This is an invitation for each one of us to turn our eyes toward Jesus, to place our faith and trust in Him, and to surrender our lives to His lordship.

Prayer: Thank you for the powerful message of salvation found in the story of Moses and the Bronze Snake. Lord, help me look to Jesus, and Him alone for salvation. In His name I pray. Amen.

7th May 2026

Count Your Blessings

“I will bless the Lord at all times." 

Psalm 34:1

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 150.

Christians are not altogether immune from depression. The fact is: the trend of events and the mounting tide of evil are enough to give one sobering thoughts—Christian or not. David, the sweet singer of Israel, was not always on mountain top joy and sometimes fell into depression. Sometimes his glad song was turned to a depressive mourning. “My tears have been my meat day and night, while continually they say unto me, Where is your God? Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted in me?” I find that the cure for depression is praise. In other words: be so busy counting your blessings, that thoughts of gloom and despair will be crowded out. And remember this: the God you praise has not changed—He is still faithful, still sovereign, and still working all things for your good—so lift your eyes, for your hope is secure in Him.

Prayer:Thank You, heavenly Father, for the Psalms which help me see that even in the depths of sorrow, David talked with You. Whatever my circumstances, help me to learn to praise You. In Jesus name. Amen.