17th July 2026

The Mind of Christ

“God has not given us a spirit of fear,

but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

2 Timothy 1:7

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7.

Many diseases of both body and mind are self-inflicted. For example, ulcers are often caused by worry and anxiety. Heart attacks are caused many times by overexertion. Unjustified worry, fear, prejudice, hatred, and envy can contribute to mental stress, which could lead to mental illness. So one way to have a healthy mind is to avoid those practices. But the Bible way to a healthy mind is this, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” If you have the mind of Christ, worry will be offset by trust, enmity by love, and fear by faith.

Prayer: Fears sometimes seem as if they would overwhelm me, Lord God, but then I remember Your gift of power, love, and a healthy mind. Thank You for the promise of healing and love, as I keep my mind on You, and my beloved Lord Jesus. Amen. 

16th July 2026

Released From Slavery

“‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians,

I will rescue you . . . I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.”

Exodus 6:6

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 6:1-8.

The Israelites had been oppressed by the Egyptians for hundreds of years, labouring under harsh conditions. They cried out to God, asking for help (Exodus 2:23). But their workload increased, because the new pharaoh ordered them not only to make bricks but also to gather the straw for making the bricks (5:6-8). When the Israelites continued to cry out against the oppression, God restated His promise to be their God (6:7). No longer would they be slaves, because He would redeem them with “an outstretched arm” (v 6).

Under God’s direction, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex 14). Today God still delivers us through the outstretched arms of His Son, Jesus, on the cross. We are set free from a far greater enslavement to the sin that once controlled us. We are no longer slaves, but free! Furthermore, just as God heard the cries of Israel in Egypt, He still sees the burdens and struggles of His people today, and He remains faithful to His promises.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for sending Your Son to give me freedom from my sin. In His name I praise You. Amen.

15th July 2026

Priorities

“Mary has chosen that good part,

which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 19:42

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 10:38–42.

When the Lord Jesus visited Mary and Martha’s home, Martha was busy working and “distracted with much serving” (Luke 19:40). Her sister Mary chose to sit and listen to the Lord teach, gaining wisdom and peace that would never be taken away from her (v39-42). When Martha asked Jesus to encourage Mary to help her, He responded, “you are worried and troubled about many things—But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen” (v41-42).

God desires our attention. But, like Martha, we are often distracted by tasks and problems. We neglect God’s presence even though He alone can provide the wisdom and hope we need. When we make spending time with Him through prayer and meditating on Scripture a priority, He will give us the guidance and strength we need to address the challenges we face.

Prayer: Dear Father, sometimes I try to juggle so many things. Please help me to remove those distractions and draw closer to You. In Christ's name. Amen.