16th July 2026

Released From Slavery

“‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians,

I will rescue you . . . I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.”

Exodus 6:6

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 6:1-8.

The Israelites had been oppressed by the Egyptians for hundreds of years, labouring under harsh conditions. They cried out to God, asking for help (Exodus 2:23). But their workload increased, because the new pharaoh ordered them not only to make bricks but also to gather the straw for making the bricks (5:6-8). When the Israelites continued to cry out against the oppression, God restated His promise to be their God (6:7). No longer would they be slaves, because He would redeem them with “an outstretched arm” (v 6).

Under God’s direction, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex 14). Today God still delivers us through the outstretched arms of His Son, Jesus, on the cross. We are set free from a far greater enslavement to the sin that once controlled us. We are no longer slaves, but free! Furthermore, just as God heard the cries of Israel in Egypt, He still sees the burdens and struggles of His people today, and He remains faithful to His promises.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for sending Your Son to give me freedom from my sin. In His name I praise You. Amen.

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.