Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE NATURE OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* SPURS LOVE *TEXT:* 1 JOHN 4:19-21. 19 We love because God first loved us. 20 Whoever says, “I love God,” but hates his brother is a liar. The one who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love the God whom he has not seen. 1Jn 2:4 [Joh 13:35] 21 And this is the commandment that we have from Him: the person who loves God must also love his brother. Lev 19:18 Mat 22:39 Joh 13:34 Joh 15:12 Eph 5:2 1Th 4:9 1Pe 4:8 1Jn 3:23 [Col 3:14] [2Jn 1:5] *TOPIC:* SPURS LOVE *THE MESSAGE:* God demonstrated His love to us through Christ even while we were still sinners. In this text, John emphasizes that our love for others is a direct response to the love that God first demonstrated towards us. This means our relationship with God cannot be separated from our relationships with others. The grace we experience through Christ's sacrifice and unconditional love should compel us to love others genuinely. We must demonstrate love through acts of kindness, compassion, and respect towards all people, even in the most challenging situations. Do you find it challenging to extend God's love to others, especially those who mistreat and disrespect you? Remember, if you do not love others the way Christ loves you, you do not belong to Him (Jn. 13:34-35). *REFLECTION:* Demonstrate Christ's love for others. *PRAYER:* Dear heavenly Father, help me to extend your love to others in Jesus' name. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* ISAIAH 26:10. "Though grace is shown to the wicked, they do not learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness, they go on doing evil and regard not the majesty of the Lord." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* DEUTERONOMY 12-14. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onFebruary 24, 2026 by Editor Upright Devotion Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals The same man was just and devout… waiting for the consolation of Israel. Luke 2:25 Jesus the Jew Jesus was born a Jew and lived His life in full accordance with the Jewish law, for the law, promises, prophecies and salvation must all come through the Jews. And so on the eighth day, after the custom of the law, Jesus was brought to the temple, and there He was seen by Simeon, and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Luke 2:25 Jesus the Messiah Simeon was just in his dealings with men and devout in his living towards God. Simeon was one of the remnant of the Jews who sought the Messiah of Scripture. He was not looking for the Saviour in their own imagination.. as did the majority of law-abiding Israelites. It takes the blending of both of Simeon’s characteristics of justice and devotion… to become a man after God’s own heart. And yet there’s a third characteristic which is often overlooked. This man was ‘waiting’. Jesus the Saviour The just shall live by faith.. and ‘waiting’ for the Lord is an active expression of faith. For faith is believing what God has said. Faith is trusting Him in all that He has ever said in His word. Simeon was a wonderful example of a man who continued seeking God, all his life. Simeon had a wider view of the consolation of Israel. He had a broader perspective than the numerous religious folk of his day – he recognised the infant Messiah, the Anointed of Israel was also Saviour of the world. Jesus the Lamb of God And for his remarkable, child-like faith, Simeon was one to hold and bless the infant Jesus. He held the ‘lamb of God’ in his arms and blessed the God of the universe. Why? Why should Simeon be granted this exceptional privilege? What was Simeon’s secret? Well, scripture is its own interpreter, and it seems he never ceased in his expectation. Simeon Waited Simeon never stopped watching, waiting, and seeking the Lord, and throughout his life Simeon patiently waited for His Redeemer to come. Day after day after decade he waited. He waited patiently, and he patiently waited. This just, devout believer sought the Lord and waited for Him – for His time. Waiting… Waiting! This simple, basic ‘formula’ is the winning combination in a man or woman of God. Faith – Devotion – Seeking – Waiting. ‘Wait’ is a word so often underlined in my bible. But Simeon’s patient, long-suffering waiting puts my own vigil to shame. Seeking… Seeking! Simeon also spent his patient walk, in seeking the Lord, seek and ye shall find. But it is a faithful hour by hour, day by day, week by week seeking, It is a month – by year – by lifetime seeking that the Lord requires.. and this important lesson is a lesson most of us need to perfect – perseverance in prayer rather than giving up in despair. Devotion… Devotion! Yes, a love and a passion and deep, deep devotion to the Lord, but lack of love, passion and devotion is too often our weak, frail downfall – but we are frequently reminded in many ways what to do. Repent and return to your first love. Rev. 2:5 Faith… Faith, is the key that unlocks our heart to reach the heart of God. We are all of us ageing in the physical, just like the aged Simeon.. but our souls are eternal and His plans for us are in the celestial body. Spirit-filled Life We none of us like to see the daily deteriorating advance – but Simeon had learned the exquisite secret of retaining an exciting, spirit-filled life. Keep trusting Him; keep loving Him; keep seeking Him and keep on waiting on Him Faithful Life This faithful godly man was given illumination in his old age, because he demonstrated a life of faith, of love, of patience and – Simeon waited. Post navigation Previous Post Previous The Heart’s Expectation Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ⏤ Proverbs 3:5-6 The man who prays grows; and the muscles of the soul swell from this whipcord to iron bands. ⏤ Leonard Ravenhill O God, the Author of our being and the Preserver of our lives—we come to Your throne of grace this evening, placing ourselves under Your care for the night. Bless us and grant us Your special peace. Cleanse our hearts before You, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from us. Shine the light of Your countenance upon us, and grant us Your salvation. The evening is here; come, O Jesus, and abide with us. Keep us securely in Your care. Strengthen our faith so that it will not fail. May we always keep our eyes on You, setting You before us, so that we do not lose our way. We are too prone to trust our own desires and to choose our own ways. Help us to always do what pleases You so that we do not sin against You. Keep us from discouragement and despair. May we learn to leave all the affairs of our lives in Your hands, trusting You to bring about what is best for us and for Your glory. Teach us how to commit our way to You so that You may bring forth our righteousness. We bring before You each member of our home. You know each one of us and all our needs. You know the temptations each of us faces—they are not the same, though we live under the same roof. Match Your grace to our specific dangers and needs. Reveal Yourself to us always as the Friend we need, offering the help we need. Sanctify all the experiences of the day for us. May our disappointments prove to be Your appointments, and may the way You have led us be indeed the right way. In Your great mercy, forgive all our sins, and bring us into Your heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/51/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.