1st February 2025

Before Abraham

Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I

say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”  

John 8:58

Today's Bible Reading: John 8:48-59.

This statement by the Lord Jesus, caused a great deal of controversy among the Jews who heard it. It was a bold claim to be the eternal God, and many could not accept it. However, for those who believe on Jesus as the Son of God, this statement is a powerful declaration of His divinity.

When Jesus says "before Abraham was, I AM," He is using the same name for God that was revealed to Moses at the burning bush. In Exodus 3:14, God tells Moses, "I AM WHO I AM," and instructs him to tell the Israelites that "I AM has sent me to you." By using this name for Himself, the Lord is claiming to be the same God who spoke to Moses and led the Israelites out of Egypt.

Furthermore, the Lord's use of the present tense "I AM" suggests that He is not just claiming to have existed before Abraham, but that He is eternal and exists outside of time altogether. This is a profound concept that challenges our human understanding of reality, but it is central to our understanding of who the Lord Jesus is.

This verse reminds us of the incredible truth that Jesus is not just a great teacher or a wise prophet, but the eternal Son of God. He is the One who was with God in the beginning, and through whom all things were made (John 1:1-3). He is the One who humbled Himself to take on human form and die for our sins, so that we might have eternal life in Him.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, I stand in awe of Your Son, Jesus Christ, the eternal I AM. I am humbled by His great love, in becoming human and dying for the sins of the world. I praise You, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

31st January 2026

One Gospel

“Jesus said; I Am . . . The Truth”

John 14:6

Today's Bible Reading: Galatians 1:6–10.

In Galatians 1:6–10, Paul expresses astonishment that believers were so quickly turning away from “the grace of Christ” (v 6) to a different gospel. His words remain strikingly relevant today.

In our time, we often hear about the so-called prosperity gospel. This teaching claims that faith in Christ guarantees health, wealth, and success, and that suffering or poverty reflects weak faith. Briefly stated, this message is unbiblical. It centres on self rather than Christ, promises earthly gain rather than redemption, and ignores the call to repentance and the reality of suffering in the Christian life.

Scripture is clear: there is one Gospel—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It teaches that we are all sinners, rotten to the core, utterly unable to save ourselves. We are justified only by God’s grace through faith in Christ alone. Any message that adds to or subtracts from this Gospel is no gospel at all.

Paul’s instruction is firm: avoid, rebuff, and correct those who proclaim another gospel, even when it sounds appealing or comes from respected voices. Love does not mean silence in the face of error. Jesus Himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). There is no alternative path.

Therefore, stand firm in the faith. Share the Good News boldly. Live the Christian life with humility, obedience, and love—helping others and pointing all people to Christ alone for salvation.

Prayer: Lord God, keep me faithful to the true Gospel. Guard me from false teaching, strengthen me to stand firm in Christ, and help me to live and share His truth in love. I His name, I ask. Amen.

30th January 2026

Star Gazing

When they had come into the house,

they saw the young Child with Mary His mother,

and fell down and worshipped Him.

Matthew 2:11

Today's Bible Reading: Micah 5:1-2.

The Bible does not tell us exactly where they came from; it only tells us that they were from a country to the east of Israel (where Jesus was born). Neither does it tell us if they rode camels—although they probably did, since they would have had to cross long sections of desert to reach their destination.

Many Bible scholars believe they probably came from the ancient country of Persia, hundreds of miles away. If so, they might have become familiar with the Old Testament’s prophecies about the coming Messiah, through Jews who had been forced to settle there centuries before. They may, for example, have known of the prophet Isaiah’s words: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders” (Isaiah 9:6).

What is certain, however, is that God revealed to them that the long-awaited Messiah had now been born, and they were determined to find Him and honour Him. When they finally arrived in Jerusalem, they asked where He could be found, and were told of the prophet Micah’s words that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. The sign God had given them in the heavens went before them, and they discovered Jesus. Immediately, the Bible says, “they fell down and worshipped Him” (Matthew 2:11).

I pray that you will be like those wise men—seeking Jesus with your whole heart, and then by faith committing your life to Him. He is the greatest gift you will ever discover or receive.

Prayer: Help me, Father God, to know more deeply in my heart, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name I ask. Amen.