1st November 2025

The Ancient of Days

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day,

and he saw it and was glad.   

John 8:56

Today's Bible Reading: John 8:48-59.

When Moses first encountered God and was told to go and lead God’s people out of slavery, he asked God what he should say if the people asked who sent him. God replied, “This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14).

In John’s gospel, Jesus was nearly killed for blasphemy when He identified Himself with this God who had made Himself known to Moses: “I tell you the truth … before Abraham was (born), I am. At this they picked up stones to stone Him …” (John 8:58, 59)

Elsewhere in John’s gospel, Jesus made seven profound “I am” statements (“I am the bread of life (6:35)… the light of the world (8:12)… the Door / gate [for the sheep](10:9) … the Good Shepherd (10:11) … the resurrection and the life (11:25) … the way, the truth and the life (14:6) … the true vine …” (15:1). Jesus identified Himself as the great “I AM.”

It is wonderful to search the Bible and learn the names of God who calls Himself “I Am.” When the Lord Jesus walked the Bible lands, He identified Himself with this God and proclaimed Himself to be “I Am.”

Why would anyone resist the opportunity to be fed by God the Deliverer, the Sustainer, the Provider and the Protector? If you have not done so before; Call to Him today and be saved.

Prayer: Eternal and Almighty God, I give You thanks and praise, because You have come down to earth in Your Son Jesus Christ, to redeem sinners, of which I am one. Therefore. I thank You, that I have a Saviour. And in His name I pray. Amen.

31st October 2025

By Faith, Not Works

. . . The Just Shall Live by Faith.

Romans 1:17

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 1:13–17.

Reformation Day, observed on October 31st, marks the historic moment in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. What began as a call for reform within the Church became a powerful movement centred on the authority of God’s Word and the doctrine of justification by faith.

Romans 1:17 was a life-altering verse for Luther. Though he was a monk, deeply religious and devout, he was tormented by guilt and fear, unable to find peace with God through his own efforts. Then, through Scripture, God opened his eyes: “The just shall live by faith.”

This was revolutionary. It meant righteousness before God is not earned by good works, religious rituals, or human effort—it is received by faith in Jesus Christ. The Gospel is not about what we do for God, but what God has done for us in Christ.

Reformation Day is a time for us to return to the Gospel, not just in memory, but in personal renewal. The Reformation is not just history—it’s a call to each of us to live by faith, to stand on Scripture, and to rest in God’s grace.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the gift of salvation by faith in Christ. Help me to live by faith today. In Christ's name. Amen.

30th October 2025

Chosen By Grace

And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. . .

Acts 13:48

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 13:42-52.

In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas are preaching the Gospel in Antioch. They had just delivered a bold and powerful message about Jesus being the fulfilment of God’s promises to Israel. As they leave the synagogue, the Gentiles—those outside the Jewish community—beg them to come back and speak more the next Sabbath. And when that day arrives, almost the whole city gathers to hear the word of God.

But it’s verse 48 that strikes at the heart of how salvation truly works: “As many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” This short sentence carries a profound truth: God is the one who appoints people to eternal life. In other words, our belief in Jesus is not something we initiate on our own—it begins with God’s choice, His grace, His call.

This is not always easy for us to accept. We like to think we are in control. That we found God. That we made the right decision. But Scripture reminds us again and again: “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). “We did not choose Him, but He chose us” (John 15:16).

The Gentiles did not know they were being invited into God’s family that day. Yet when they heard the Gospel, they were overjoyed. They glorified God’s word. And those whom God had already appointed to eternal life responded in faith (v 48).

Paul and Barnabas didn’t know who would believe—they simply preached faithfully. It’s the same with us. Our job is not to decide who is chosen, but to share the Gospel message. God does the calling. 

Prayer: Father, thank You that my salvation does not rest in my own efforts or choices, but in Your sovereign grace. Thank You for choosing me, for calling me out of darkness into Your light. In Jesus' name. Amen.