21st January 2026

God, Our Help

"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever."

Psalm 52:8

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 52.

Turn to your Bible and read the inspiring accounts of men who stood faithful while surrounded by godless influences. Though isolated and pressured, they discovered that the presence of the living God was more than sufficient, enabling them to make a lasting contribution to their generation.

Joseph is a striking example. Carried far from home into Egypt, he lived amid sin, power struggles, and deceit. As a servant in Potiphar’s house, he faced relentless temptation when his master’s wife sought to seduce him. Later, though innocent, he was cast into prison and left to suffer injustice and obscurity. Yet in every season—whether favoured or forgotten—Joseph trusted God. He chose integrity over convenience, obedience over escape, and faith over bitterness.

Joseph did not allow his circumstances to define his character. Instead, he continually sought to know and do God’s will, believing that God was present even in the darkest places. In time, the Lord honoured that faithfulness, using Joseph to preserve a nation and fulfil His greater purposes.

Joseph’s life still speaks today. It stands as a powerful testimony to the keeping and strengthening power of God in the heart of one who truly believes, reminding us that faithfulness in private trials prepares us for public usefulness.

Prayer: In the dark days, Father God, I will put out my hand and You, loving Lord, will be there. Thank You, In the Saviour's name. Amen.