19th April 2026

A Loving Warning

"Moreover if your brother sins against you,

go and tell him his fault between you

and him alone." - Matthew 18:15

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 18:15–20.

Te Lord Jesus said His disciples had a responsibility to warn fellow disciples of things that could harm them spiritually—including unrepentant sin. He outlined a process in which a believer who’s been sinned against by another can humbly, privately and prayerfully “point out” the sin to the offending believer (Matthew 18:15). If the person repents, then the conflict can be resolved and the relationship restored. If the believer refuses to repent, then “one or two more” can help resolve the conflict (v 16). If the sinning person still does not repent, then the issue is to be brought before “the church” (v 17). If the offender still will not repent, the individual is to be removed from assembly fellowship. The Bible says: let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.  Nevertheless, he or she can certainly still be prayed for and shown Christ’s love.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, let us pray for the wisdom and courage we need to care enough to lovingly warn one another of the dangers of unrepentant sin. Then, together, we can seek the joys of being restored to our heavenly Father and other believers. Jesus will be “there . . . with [us]” as we do (v 20).

Prayer: Dear God, help me to love my brothers and sisters in Christ enough to lovingly warn them when I see them falling into sin. In my Saviours name I pray. Amen.

18th April 2026

Reconciliation

"For if when we were enemies we were

reconciled to God through the death of His Son,

much more, having been reconciled,

we shall be saved by His life."

Romans 5:10

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11.

The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. The Bible speaks of the human race as enemies of God. You may say that you are no “enemy” of God, but according to Scripture we are either passive or active enemies of God, apart from Christ. Biblically, reconciliation means “brought back into full relationship and fellowship with God.” This is what Christ accomplished on the cross.

Through the death of Christ the barrier of sin is removed, and those who trust in Him are brought near to God. What was once hostility is replaced with peace, and the former enemy is received as a friend and child of God. What a thrilling truth!

Prayer: Your cross, dear Saviour, brings me to my knees in humble gratitude. Thank You, for forgiving all the past and giving me strength to live each day in Your power. Thank You Lord. Amen.

17th April 2026

A Candidate For Revival

"f My people who are called by My name . . .

will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, . . .

[ I ] will forgive their sin and heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14.

This is a well-known passage, often used when speaking of revival—and rightly so. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, the Lord speaks to King Solomon at the dedication of the temple. God warns that disobedience and rebellion will bring His chastening hand upon Israel. Yet alongside that warning, He gives a gracious promise.

This verse is not merely a warning—it is a divine invitation. God declares that if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, then He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. This is God’s appointed way of revival. While this promise was given specifically to Israel, the principle extends to God’s people in every generation. The Lord still revives a humbled, praying, repentant people. He has not changed.

But we must be clear: this verse is addressed to believers. The Lord says, “If My people, who are called by My name…” This is not a promise given to the unconverted. The lost do not need revival—they need awakening. Scripture declares the natural man to be spiritually blind and dead in sin (Psalm 14:1–3; Ecclesiastes 7:20). What is needed is not renewal, but regeneration.

If you are not saved, your need is not revival—it is salvation. You must come to the Lord Jesus Christ, confess your sin, and call upon Him for mercy, lest you face the justice of God for sin and perish under His righteous judgement. But if you do know the Lord, then this passage speaks directly to you. Are you a candidate for revival?

Have you grown cold in your affections? Has sin been tolerated?Has prayer become neglected?

God has not withdrawn His promise. The question is not whether God is willing to revive—but whether His people are willing to meet His conditions.

Prayer: God of Mercy, revive me today I pray. In Jesus name. Amen.