13th November 2025

Biographies

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,

but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:45

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:15-17.

In most biographies, the deaths of the subjects are mere incidents at the close of the books. But when we come to the four “biographies” of the Lord Jesus, the four gospels, we are confronted with a strange fact. One-third of Matthew is given to a description of the death of Christ. One-third of Mark, one-fourth of Luke, and one-half of John are given to His death. All these pages are devoted to the last 24 hours of His life. Now, why is this? Because the death of Jesus Christ is the most significant fact in all human history, because Jesus Christ came for the express purpose of dying for sinners. When He left Heaven, He knew He was going to the cross. And because He died for us, we can now live for Him—gratefully, boldly, and forever transformed by His amazing grace.

Prayer: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen.

12th November 2025

To Do, or Not to Do

For the good that I will to do, I do not do;

but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.

Romans 7:19 

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 7:15-20

There is a heart of childish rebellion lurking within all of us. We do not like being told what to do or what not to do. Yet we read in James that when we know what is right and do not do it—it is sin (4:17). In Romans, the apostle Paul wrote: “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” (Rom 7:19–20).

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we may puzzle over our struggle with sin. But too often we depend solely on our own strength to do what is right. One day, when this life is over, we will be truly dead to sinful impulses. Until then, however, we can rely on the power of the One whose death and resurrection won the victory over sin.

Prayer: Loving God, please help me to choose to do what is right. My heart’s desire is to reflect Your perfect character and holy ways. In Christ I pray. Amen.

11th November 2025

We Have A Shepherd

Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd.”

John 10:11

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 23

Psalm 23, is one of the most well-known and beloved psalms in the Bible, offering comfort and reassurance to those who trust in the Lord. Here are three points of reflection for today's devotion:

First: The Lord is our shepherd:

The psalm begins with the declaration, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." This metaphor paints a picture of God as a loving and caring shepherd who guides and provides for His flock. This truth bring comfort and peace in times of trial.

Second: Walking through the valley:

The psalm acknowledges that life is not always easy and we will face difficult times. It speaks of "walking through the valley of the shadow of death," a metaphor for times of trial and darkness. In such times, David, who wrote this psalm, found that he could trust in the Lord to carry him through them, and in this he found comfort and strength in the Lord. We can too when we face trials in our own lives.

Third: The goodness and mercy of God:

The psalm not only opens with a declaration, it also ends with the declaration, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." What a wonderful truth we have here. This is a statement of trust in God's provision and care, both in this life and in the life to come.

Today, think about the goodness and mercy of God and how we can trust in His provision for us, both now and in eternity.

Prayer: Father God, thank You, for the Good Shepherd, Your own Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.