13th April 2026

Restoring Society

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation."

2 Corinthians 5:17  

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.

People never cease asking how to straighten out society’s warped thinking and restore value to culture. Some say the answers can be found in education: prove to people that crime doesn’t pay, that illicit sex is psychologically harmful, and that excessive drinking is injurious to the body and brain. Programmes of social and personal reform are launched continually, and while some are helped, it does not rid the world of evil.  

Others say that science is the answer, boasting of creating a clean bomb, a harmless cigarette (vapes); remedies to cure drug addicts. Science says it can tap the brain and alter human desires. 

But the Bible tells us a different story. It says we are possessed of a sinful, fallen nature which wars against us. Evil disguises itself as good. Evil is present to control and deceive us. We are not at peace with ourselves or with God. 

For this reason Jesus Christ endured the suffering of the cross, shed His blood to cover the sins of mankind, and then He conquered death to give us new life in Him. We are nothing without His salvation that will bring us into eternal life. 

Man without God is a contradiction, a paradox, a monstrosity. Man is totally inadequate. The Apostle Paul found the cure for his own violent, destructive disposition, not at the university (though he was highly educated); not in the culture of Greece (though he was highly cultured), but Paul humbled himself on the dusty road to Damascus when he heard the voice of the Lord calling out to him. Paul listened, obeyed, and followed, and Christ made him a new man. This is the same outcome for anyone who will call on the name of the Lord Jesus and be saved (Romans 10:13). 

Prayer: My Sovereign Lord God, help me not to conform to the ways and standards of the society around me, but rather, grant me the strengthen to live a godly life that is a witness for you. In Christ I ask. Amen.

12th April 2026

The Christian's First Duty

"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!"

Psalm 95:1  

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7.

Worship is a fundamental part of the Christian faith. It is our response to the greatness, goodness, and majesty of our Lord. The Bible clearly teaches us that the first and primary duty of every believer is to worship the Lord. Psalm 95 beautifully captures the essence of true worship.

The psalmist begins by inviting us to come and worship, to bow down before the Lord, and to kneel in reverence before our Maker (v 6). It is an invitation to humbly approach God with awe and gratitude. When we worship, we acknowledge that God is above all things, and we submit ourselves to His authority and lordship. 

The psalmist continues by declaring that the Lord is our God (v 7). He is not merely a distant deity but a personal and loving God who has chosen to be in a relationship with us. He cares for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep. This understanding of God's character should fuel our worship. We worship not only because of His power and might but also because of His intimate involvement in our lives.

Worship is not limited to church on Sunday. It is a continuous attitude of the heart. Whether we gather with other believers in a church, sing praises alone in our homes, or silently adore Him in our hearts, worship is a vital expression of our faith. It is an act of surrender, gratitude, and adoration that flows from a heart that recognizes the greatness of God, and the work of His Son, on the cross for us.

Today, let us make worship our first Christian duty. May we come before the Lord with humble hearts, acknowledging His sovereignty and surrendering our lives to His will.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before You today with grateful heart, ready to worship and adore You. Help me to worship You in spirit and in truth, with sincerity and reverence. May my life be a continuous act of worship, reflecting Your glory to the world. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

11th April 2026

Where Is Your Hope ?

"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul,

both sure and steadfast . . ."

Hebrews 6:19

Today's Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:19-23.

What are you placing your hope in for the future? Your country’s government, educational system, some plan or organization? My hope is in a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ, who sits at the right hand of God. I have hope and know that I’m going to Heaven. And, right here and now in this present life, I have God’s presence to help me.

Suppose we had no Bible. Suppose there was no cross, no salvation, no empty tomb. Suppose we had nothing to hang on except, “Do your best, try to patch it up, do what you can.” Oh, but we have a hope. There is a plan of redemption, a plan for the future. The New Testament is an exciting Book to read, it is so full of hope and expectancy. And God is interested in you!

Prayer: Reading Your Word, my heavenly Father, makes me realise that the world and all its heartaches are temporary. Inspire me to reach others with Your message of hope today. In Christ's name I pray. Amen.