22nd March 2026

Filthy Rags

"But we are all like an unclean thing,

And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags . . ."

Isaiah 64:6

Today's Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:1-7.

The Bible teaches that all our righteousness, the very good things about each of us, fall short of the divine standards of God; "They are as filthy rags in the sight of God." There is absolutely no possibility of our manufacturing a righteousness, holiness, or goodness that will satisfy God. Even the best of us is impure to God. I remember one day when I was doing the washing. The clothes looked white and clean in the house, but when I hung them on the line they appeared soiled and dirty, in contrast to the fresh-fallen snow on the ground.

Our own lives may seem at times to be morally good and decent; but in comparison to the holiness and the purity of God, we are defiled and filthy. In spite of our sins and moral uncleanness, God loves us. He decided to provide a righteousness for us. That is the reason that He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross.

Prayer: My life almighty God, is like a gray cloud beside the whiteness of Your purity, Lord Jesus. Cleanse me this day, I pray. Amen.

21st March 2026

For Love's Sake

"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love,

in honour giving preference to one another"

Romans 12:10

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-18.

In many of Paul’s letters, he follows a simple pattern. He begins with a section of doctrine or teaching, then finishes with a section of application. In Romans 12, The apostle Paul had love and sacrifice in mind when he encouraged his readers to be “affectionate to one another” (v 10), very important for living gospel-based lives. He knew that the believers in Rome were struggling with jealousy, anger and sharp disagreements (v 18). So, he encouraged them to let divine love rule their hearts. This kind of love, rooted in Christ’s love, would fight for the highest possible good of others. It would be sincere, and it would lead to generous sharing (v 13). Those who love this way are eager to consider others more worthy of honour than themselves (v 16).

When divine love governs our hearts, we reflect the self-giving love of Christ and become a living testimony of the Gospel in a divided world.

Prayer: God of love, for love’s sake and Your glory, help me to consider others before I consider myself. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

20th March 2026

God's Guidance

". . . Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice . . ."

1 Samuel 15:22

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 25:4-5.

He (the Spirit) will never lead you contrary to the Word of God. I hear people saying, “The Lord led me to do this. … The Lord told me thus and so …” I am always a little suspicious unless what the Lord has said is in keeping with His Word. God never directs us to do anything contrary to His Word. The prophet Samuel once said, “To Obey is better than sacrifice.” The Scripture teaches, “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God ” (John 7:17). When you find yourself not knowing which way to turn, if you are willing to do His will, He will reveal Himself. He conceals His will only from those who, before they consent to do His bidding, seek to know what He is going to say. Be an obedient Christian. Remember that “where God guides, He provides. Where He leads, He supplies all needs!”

Prayer: Let me be acutely attuned to Your Word, so that each decision I have to make will be in Your will, almighty God. In Jesus name. Amen.