15th July 2026

Priorities

“Mary has chosen that good part,

which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 19:42

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 10:38–42.

When the Lord Jesus visited Mary and Martha’s home, Martha was busy working and “distracted with much serving” (Luke 19:40). Her sister Mary chose to sit and listen to the Lord teach, gaining wisdom and peace that would never be taken away from her (v39-42). When Martha asked Jesus to encourage Mary to help her, He responded, “you are worried and troubled about many things—But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen” (v41-42).

God desires our attention. But, like Martha, we are often distracted by tasks and problems. We neglect God’s presence even though He alone can provide the wisdom and hope we need. When we make spending time with Him through prayer and meditating on Scripture a priority, He will give us the guidance and strength we need to address the challenges we face.

Prayer: Dear Father, sometimes I try to juggle so many things. Please help me to remove those distractions and draw closer to You. In Christ's name. Amen.

14th July 2026

From Darkness to Light

“But he who does the truth comes to the light,

that his deeds may be clearly seen,

that they have been done in God.”

John 3:21

Today's Bible Reading: John 3:13–21.

John’s Gospel is a beacon of light in a world of darkness. In it we read that “whoever believes in [Jesus] shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). We discover that “whoever hears [Jesus’] word and believes [God] has eternal life” (5:24). And we hear Jesus say, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger” (6:35). Indeed, “whoever does the truth comes to the light” (3:21).

The troubles we face may be great, but Christ Jesus is greater. He came that sinners “may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV). May you come to the Lord Jesus in repentance and faith, trusting in Him alone as the hope of the world and the light for all humanity.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank You for the hope found in Your Son. In His name, I pray. Amen.

13th July 2026

God Has Time

“Do not worry about your life . . ."

Matthew 6:25

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 23:39-43.

Some people ask, “Do you think God has time for me? You do not know how mixed up my life is, how confused it is; the pressures, the tension at home, the business problems, so many things I could not possibly tell you about, including the sins in my life that I somehow cannot seem to give up.”

Yes, God has time for you. When the Lord Jesus was dying on the cross, He had time for a thief who turned to Him and said, “Lord, remember me” (Luke 23:42). That’s all the record tells us that the thief said, “Lord, remember me.” But what he was really saying was, “I’m unworthy. I’ve broken all the laws. I deserve hell. Just remember me.” And Jesus turned to him in that moment and said, “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (v 43). Yes, God has time for you! And the same Saviour who had mercy on that dying thief still receives sinners today who come to Him in repentance and faith.

Prayer: Merciful God, thank You, that You always have time for me. In Christ's name I bless You for this wonderful truth. Amen.