23rd February 2026

God's Standards

But what does the Scriptures say?

“The word is near you,

in your mouth and in your heart” that is,

the word of faith which we preach.

Romans 10:8

Today's Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:16-20.

Christ said there is a happiness in that acknowledgment of spiritual poverty which lets God come into our souls. Now, the Bible teaches that our souls have a disease. It causes all the troubles and difficulties in the world. It causes all the troubles, confusions, and disillusionments in our own life. The name of the disease is an ugly word. We do not like to use it. That word is “sin.” All of us have pride. We do not like to confess that we are wrong or that we have failed. But God says, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). We have failed to live up to the divine standard, He has set. We must confess our sin as the first step to happiness, peace, and contentment. Let us strive for God's standards.

Prayer: Pride kept me so long from acknowledging my need of You, Lord. Each day, help me to realise I am nothing without You. In Jesus name. Amen

22nd February 2026

Godliness and Contentment

"He [Jesus] said to them,

“Take heed and beware of covetousness,

for one’s life does not consist in the abundance

of the things he possesses.”

Luke 12:15

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 12:13-21.

In a world driven by material possessions and the pursuit of wealth, we must confront the problem of greed. Jesus warns us in Luke 12:15 to be wary of covetousness, reminding us that our worth is not determined by what we own.

Greed convinces us that acquiring more will bring happiness and security, but it leads to discontentment. Instead, the Bible calls us to find contentment in God alone. We should be good stewards, using our resources wisely to bless others and invest in matters of eternal significance.

To overcome greed, we must shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. Jesus teaches us to store up treasures in heaven, where they cannot be destroyed or stolen. By prioritising a relationship with God and investing in what truly matters, we can find freedom from the bondage of greed.

Let us heed the warning of the Lord, and seek contentment in God, and live as faithful stewards, knowing that our true value lies in Him and in the eternal impact we make. Remember also the words of Paul to his spiritual son, Timothy. In 1 Timothy 6:6, the Bible says: "Now godliness with contentment is great gain."

Prayer: Dear God, free me from the grip of greed and help me find contentment in You alone. May I be a faithful steward and invest in what truly matters for eternity. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

21st January 2026

God, Our Help

"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever."

Psalm 52:8

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 52.

Turn to your Bible and read the inspiring accounts of men who stood faithful while surrounded by godless influences. Though isolated and pressured, they discovered that the presence of the living God was more than sufficient, enabling them to make a lasting contribution to their generation.

Joseph is a striking example. Carried far from home into Egypt, he lived amid sin, power struggles, and deceit. As a servant in Potiphar’s house, he faced relentless temptation when his master’s wife sought to seduce him. Later, though innocent, he was cast into prison and left to suffer injustice and obscurity. Yet in every season—whether favoured or forgotten—Joseph trusted God. He chose integrity over convenience, obedience over escape, and faith over bitterness.

Joseph did not allow his circumstances to define his character. Instead, he continually sought to know and do God’s will, believing that God was present even in the darkest places. In time, the Lord honoured that faithfulness, using Joseph to preserve a nation and fulfil His greater purposes.

Joseph’s life still speaks today. It stands as a powerful testimony to the keeping and strengthening power of God in the heart of one who truly believes, reminding us that faithfulness in private trials prepares us for public usefulness.

Prayer: In the dark days, Father God, I will put out my hand and You, loving Lord, will be there. Thank You, In the Saviour's name. Amen.