24th September 2026

An Act of Love

"God is love. "

1 John 4:8.

Today's Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11.

The Bible says, “Let us love one another, for love is of God … for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him … He loved us and sent His Son to be the (sacrifice) for our sins” (1 John 4:7-10). Until the Good News of Jesus Christ burst onto the human scene, the word love was understood mostly in terms of seeking one’s own advantage. A loving God reaching down to sinful humans was unthinkable.

The greatest act of love a person can ever perform for people is to tell them about God’s love for them in Jesus Christ. God is the source of love; He is the demonstration of love, wrapped up in His righteousness, judgement, mercy, and grace. From the beginning of time, God has sent out His message of love. To receive it, we must be willing to listen and obey His Word.

It is also important to understand that true love—God’s love—is unchangeable; He knows exactly what we are and loves us anyway. It was God’s love that knew mankind was incapable of obeying His law, and it was His love that promised a Redeemer, a Saviour, who would save His people from their sins and empower them to live for Him. True love is an act of the will; and anyone who receives Christ as Saviour does the will of the Father in Heaven.

Prayer: God of Love, Thank You for the great depths of Your wonderful love, a love that gave the greatest Gift the World has ever know, Your own Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You Father. Amen.

23rd September 2026

Hope for The Hurting

"Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak;

O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled."

Psalm 6:2

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 6.

Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can’t be seen but still cause very real pain and suffering. In Psalm 6, David wrote of his own deep struggle—writing painfully raw and honest words. He was “troubled” (or in agony) (v 2) and “deep anguish” (v 3). He was “worn out” from groaning, and his bed was drenched with tears (v 6). While David does not share the cause of his suffering, many of us can relate to his pain.

We can also be encouraged by the way David responded to his pain. In the midst of his overwhelming suffering, David cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his heart, he prayed for healing (v 2), rescue “deliver me” (v 4) and mercy (v 9). Even with the question “How long?” (v 3) lingering over his situation, David remained confident that God “heard [his] cry for mercy” (v 9) and would act in His time (v 10).

Because of who our God is, there is always hope.

Prayer: eavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

22nd September 2026

Satisfied

"My God shall supply all your need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Today's Bible Reading: Philippians 4:15-19.

We humans hunger for food, and God sends the sun and rain upon the golden fields of grain. The grain is made into flour, and flour into bread, and our physical hunger is satisfied. We hunger for love; and God ignites the fire of affection in another heart, and two hearts are made complete in true friendship or in the bonds of matrimony.

We humans hunger for knowledge, and God raises up institutions of learning, calls people to be instructors; and we are satisfied in our thirst for knowledge. We hunger for company; and God allows us to build cities where we can share our industry, and our knowledge, and skills with others.

Do not tell me that God can supply humans with an abundance of everything material and yet will let us starve spiritually! . . . God will satisfy the hunger and thirst of those who desire His righteousness because He loves the world with an undying affection.

Prayer: You have abundantly supplied my greatest need, heavenly Father, for You have given me love. In Christ's name, I thank You. Amen.