17th October 2026

Conscience

"Having a good conscience . . .."

1 Peter 3:16

Reading: Romans 13:1-6.

What is conscience? God has put within each one of us something that cries aloud against us, whenever we do that which we know to be wrong. Conscience is the detective that watches the direction of our steps and decries every conscious transgression. Conscience is a vigilant eye before which each imagination, thought, and act, is held up for either censure or approval.

I believe there is no greater argument for the existence of God in the world today than conscience. There is no greater proof of the existence of a moral law and Lawgiver in the universe than this little light of the soul. It is God’s voice to the inner man. Conscience is our wisest counsellor and teacher, our most faithful and most patient friend. Ultimately, conscience is the voice of God within us, reminding us that we are accountable to a higher moral law and calling us to walk in truth and righteousness.

Prayer: Thank You, Father, for my conscience which guards my actions. Help me to be alert to its promptings, through Your Holy Spirit. In Christ's name, I pray. Amen.

16th October 2026

Destruction Destroyed

"Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him,

“Where are you?”

Genesis 3:9

Reading: Genesis 3:1–10 .

The Bible tells us of a serpent who left destruction in his path. The serpent in the garden of Eden deceived Eve about the tree God had warned her against eating from: “You will not certainly die,” he lied, “for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:4-5).

Sin and death entered the world as a result of Eve and Adam’s disobedience to God. The deception wrought by “that ancient serpent, who is the devil” continues today (Revelation 20:2). But Christ Jesus came “to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:81), and through Him we are restored to relationship with God. One day, He’ll make “everything new” (Revelation 21:5).

Prayer: Saving God, please deliver me, from the devil’s deception, and give me grace to live for You! In Christ's name. Amen.

15th October 2026

Compassion For Others

"This commandment we have from Him:

that he who loves God must love his brother also"

1 John 4:21

Reading: Luke 15:4-24.

1 John 4:7-21.

If you would know the measure of your love for God, just observe your love for your fellowman. Our compassion for others is an accurate gauge of our devotion to God.

Some time ago, with some friends, I went through a museum in London. Among other things, we saw a collection of instruments of torture which were employed by religious people to force other people to believe as they did. History is largely the record of man’s inhumanity to man. The History of the Lord Jesus, is one of love and compassion.

May we love others as Christ has loved us, for a compassionate heart is the clearest evidence of a life devoted to God.

Prayer: Lord God, fill my heart that I may love with the compassion of Jesus. In His name, I pray. Amen.