20th April 2026

Courage to Stand Firm

"If anyone suffers as a Christian,

let him not be ashamed,

but let him glorify God in this matter."  

1 Peter 4:16

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19.

There is a great problem in the Western Church today, and that is that we have an anemic and watered-down Christianity that has produced an anemic, watered-down, and spineless Christian that is not willing to stand up and be counted on every issue. We must have a virile, dynamic, assertive Christian who lives Christ seven days a week, who is ready to die, if necessary, for his faith. We need Christians who are ethical, honest, gracious, bold, strong, and devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Is that you?

Prayer: My God and Father, I realise how spineless and pampered my Christian walk is. Give me Your courage, to walk in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus, devotedly. In His name I ask. Amen.

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.