6th July 2026

The Prayer of Unity

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for

brethren to dwell together in unity"

Psalm 133:1

Today's Bible Reading: John 15:9-17.

As I study the subject of “separation” in the Old and New Testaments, I discover that the weight of Scripture lies in the direction of fellowship rather than separation. What is the great overwhelming evidence that we have passed from death unto life? It is love! Jesus Christ clearly was speaking of visible unity, such as can be seen by the world. His motive for praying was that the world might believe and the world might know. He prayed for unity among believers. God, who wills man’s unity in Christ, is a God of variety. So often we want everyone to be the same—to think and speak and believe as we do. Many Scripture passages could be called to witness that love is the real key to Christian unity. In the spirit of true humility, compassion, consideration, and unselfishness, we are to approach our problems, our work, and even our differences. May we therefore pursue one another in love, remembering that our unity in Christ is one of the clearest testimonies of the Gospel to a watching world.

Prayer: ternal Father, strong to save, in a world needing Your love, let me not judge those who love You too. You have made us all so different, Father. Teach me, by Your loving Holy Spirit, compassion and true unity. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.

5th July 2026

Restoration

"Who Himself bore our sins in His own body. . ."

1 Peter 1:24

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21–25.

The disciple Peter, who had betrayed the Lord Jesus, but whom the Lord restored. In one of his letters, Peter highlights the importance of Christ dying for us: He bore our sins on the cross. In 1 Peter 2:24, the Bible says: “Who Himself (Jesus) bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” His wounds bring us healing (v 24). And when we stray like wandering sheep, we can return “to the Shepherd and Overseer” of our souls (v 25). Peter shared the good news of Jesus Christ widely, wanting others, and all people to enjoy the restoration he himself had experienced.

The Messiah, Christ Jesus dying for the sins of others was the greatest act ever. This one act gives Peter a huge comfort. Peter's comfort and restoration, can be yours today, if you turn to Christ.

Prayer: Saving Lord Jesus, thank You for dying on the cross, so that I can be free from the burden of my sins. Help me to share Your love today. Amen.

4th July 2026

True Authority

"The grass withers, the flower fades,

but the word of our God stands forever."

Isaiah 40:8 

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 5:17-20.

The men who framed the American Constitution knew they were writing the basic document for a government of free men; they recognised that men could live as free and independent beings only if each one knew and understood the law. They were to know their rights, their privileges, and their limitations. They were to stand as equals before the court of law, and few judges could be unfair; for the judge, too, was bound by the same law and required to try each case accordingly. . . . Likewise, as the Constitution is the highest law of the land of America, so the Bible is the highest law of God. For it is in the Bible that God sets forth His spiritual laws. It is in the Bible that God makes His enduring promises. It is in the Bible that God reveals the plan of redemption for the human race. 

Prayer: Almighty God, each day, help me to seek wisdom through Your Word, the Bible. In Jesus name. Amen.