7th May 2026

Count Your Blessings

“I will bless the Lord at all times." 

Psalm 34:1

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 150.

Christians are not altogether immune from depression. The fact is: the trend of events and the mounting tide of evil are enough to give one sobering thoughts—Christian or not. David, the sweet singer of Israel, was not always on mountain top joy and sometimes fell into depression. Sometimes his glad song was turned to a depressive mourning. “My tears have been my meat day and night, while continually they say unto me, Where is your God? Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted in me?” I find that the cure for depression is praise. In other words: be so busy counting your blessings, that thoughts of gloom and despair will be crowded out. And remember this: the God you praise has not changed—He is still faithful, still sovereign, and still working all things for your good—so lift your eyes, for your hope is secure in Him.

Prayer:Thank You, heavenly Father, for the Psalms which help me see that even in the depths of sorrow, David talked with You. Whatever my circumstances, help me to learn to praise You. In Jesus name. Amen.

6th May 2026

The First And Great Commanment

“. . . This is the first and great commandment."

Matthew 22:38

Today's Bible Reading:  Matthew 22:34-40.

Here is the answer to the world’s problems today—”You shall love the Lord Your God” (v 37), and “You shall love Your Neighbour” (v 39).

That teaching is not out of date; it is absolutely relevant today. It is the only way in which the problems of the world today can be solved, whether the problems are those of individuals or of nations. If we love God with all our heart, we will have capacity to love our neighbours. True love will find an outlet in service—not merely in singing hymns, attending church, or even in praying—but in trying our utmost to prove our love, by obeying the will of our heavenly Father.

Prayer: True love demands everything I have. Take all the hidden things in my life that keep me from loving You and my neighbour as I should. Let me obey Your will unequivocally, dear Lord. In Jesus name. Amen

5th May 2026

More Than An Observer

“This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."

1 Timothy 1:15

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17.

Once a man was standing on top of a mountain and noticed two cars in the distance heading toward each other on a dangerously winding road. Neither driver could see the other approaching. The man at the top of the mountain shouted a warning, even though he was too far away to be heard. The crash was fatal and both drivers were killed.

God does not stand on a mountaintop watching the disasters that befall mankind. He left the highest Heaven and came down to earth in the Person of His Son Jesus Christ. He intervened on behalf of the human race by demonstrating so deep a love for His creation to extend salvation to all who would receive Him. Still today God sends warnings of danger ahead, but many turn blinded eyes away; they shut their hearing off from the Voice that calls out to them.

From the beginning of man’s journey, God had a plan for man’s deliverance. The plan is so fantastic that it ultimately lifts each person far above even the angels, if only we would put our faith and trust in Him. 

The human race stands on the brink of Hell. God is at work to get men to stop their downward plunge into sin. Evil forces building up in our world are so overwhelming that men everywhere should cry out, “What must I do to be saved?” (see Acts 2:37).

The answer is found all through Scripture. Repent of sin and turn from it, confess that Jesus is Lord, and make Him the Master of your life and your journey will take on new meaning. 

Prayer: Merciful God, You did not just observe our need, You sent Your Son, Christ Jesus to redeem mankind from the bondage of our sins. Thank You loving Father, in Jesus name. Amen.