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That teaching is not out of date; it is absolutely relevant today.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.

4th May 2026

The Holy Spirt

“He will glorify Me, for He will take

of what is Mine and declare it to you.”

John 16:14

Today's Bible Reading: John 14:15–26.

The Bible reveals one God in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each is fully God, yet distinct in role within the Godhead. The Holy Spirit’s ministry is clear in the words of Christ: “He will glorify Me.” Though He is God, we never read anywhere in Scripture that the Spirit is worshipped or prayed to. Rather, His work is to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ and make Him known. The Spirit is servile in character—not in nature, but in His gracious work. He does not draw attention to Himself but reveals Christ, especially His finished work on the Cross.

He convicts of sin, showing us our true condition. The Bible declares: “There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10), and “There is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin” (Ecclesiastes 7:20). He convinces of righteousness and judgement, bringing us to see that we must face the justice of God for sin.

Yet He also converts, giving life and drawing sinners to Christ in repentance and faith. What we cannot do, He works in us.

Thus, the Spirit’s great work is to turn our eyes to Christ; and if He is truly at work in us, Christ will indeed be precious to our souls—so we must ask ourselves, is Christ truly precious to you through the work of the Holy Spirit?

Prayer: Gracious God, thank You for the Holy Spirit who reveals Christ to us. Convict us of sin, lead us to repentance, and fix our hearts upon the Lord Jesus. Amen.