Good evening, brethren. Evening devotional for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE NATURE OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* INSPIRES PREACHING THE GOSPEL. *TEXT:* ACTS 20:17-24. 17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18 When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. Act 19:10 [2Co 11:28] 19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. 20 I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. e Mat 3:2 Mar 1:15 Luk 24:47 22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. [Act 21:4] [Act 21:11] 24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Act 21:13 Gal 1:1 Tit 1:4 [Tit 1:3] *TOPIC:* INSPIRES PREACHING THE GOSPEL. *THE MESSAGE:* The Gospel is the power of God for the salvation of all humanity. Paul emphasises his determination to preach the Gospel undeterred. The grace of God was foundational to the message he preached. He served with humility and tears, reflecting his deep emotional investment in the people. It is through grace that believers receive salvation, forgiveness, and regeneration. Believers must remain faithful and resolute in witnessing Christ, even in the face of difficulties. It is disheartening to observe that some believers exhibit a lukewarm attitude towards the preaching of the Gospel. They have time for tribal meetings but do not have time for the Gospel. Is this your attitude? Remember that someone preached the Gospel to you before your repentance. Let this motivate you also to share your message with others. *REFLECTION:* Have compassion for souls. *PRAYER:* Father, help me not to be lukewarm towards the Gospel. 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 21-25. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onFebruary 27, 2026 by Editor Where is He?? Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Where is He that is born King of the Jews? Matthew 2:2 Birth of a King WHERE – Where is He? The birth of a prince or princess is normally greeted with joy by a nation.. at least in fairy-tales. This was the birth of the Anointed One – for Whom the Jews had long-awaited. This was the coming of that Seed of woman that silently passed down the generations. Angel’s Proclamation And the angels made a proclamation… and the star was a herald. Yet on the night of the Messiah’s birth there was no earthly rejoicing.. save a young, disgraced Jewish couple, entrusted with God’s greatest gift – and a few humble shepherds who came to marvel at the new-born babe. Unprepared Nation Yet the Nation had watched and waited, down through the silent centuries. They had been entrusted with the oracles of His coming. They had the prophets, the law, the word of truth, the hope of salvation. And yet we read that: He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own, and His own people received Him not. John 1:11 Projected Presumptions WHY?? – Why did He not match their perceived expectations? Because He fell short of their projected presumptions! Daniel’s 70th week was almost ended – yet they missed His first arrival. They knew the little Judean town Beth’hem, Ephratah – yet they called Him a Nazarene. The sceptre was taken from Israel – yet they recognised not the 12-year old child. The king was in their midst – yet they jeered: we will not have this man rule over us. Luke 19:14 Wrong Expectations Don’t expect the Lord to come to you in the way that you expect – for He won’t. Don’t expect Him to visit you exactly as He visited others – each visitation is distinct. Every word, every work, every healing, every miracle is unique to the individual. Different Visitation Adam saw Him in the cool of the evening. Hagar saw Him in a blistering desert. Zaccheus found Him while up a tree.. the Samaritan woman found Him by a well. Isaiah glimpsed Him high and lifted up – Mary, while kneeling at His feet. The widow of Nain discovered Him at a funeral – Moses in a fiery bush. Naaman’s pride was humbled in the river Jordan – Nicodemus exposed at night. Unique Visitation Abel was accepted through a bloodied sacrifice – Peter by the shore of Galilee. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord – Paul found His grace was sufficient. The shepherds were led by a host of angels – the Wise Men followed a star. And on and on – each encounter different, distinct, dissimilar from the other. Each visitation unique, unexpected, unannounced, unforeseen in its own right. Unexpected Visitations But a few verses written in scripture may have been a lifetime to the one in question. Yet He came to each individual at the right time and in His unique way.. to achieve His work in them. If we rest on our own understanding we often miss His precious presence. If we rely upon our own expectations we often forgo His unexpected visitations. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Wise Men Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. ⏤ Isaiah 26:3 In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. ⏤ John Bunyan We thank You, our Father in Heaven, for the love that always shines upon us from Your face. We thank You for the quietness and peace that surround us at this evening hour. May the deep peace of Heaven fill our hearts. Teach us the lesson of quietness and confidence, and help us to rest in the assurance of Your love. Our hearts go out in compassion for the world. Lives are degraded and debased. All creation groans and labors in pain together. We long to do something to help this sinning world, to lift it out of its bondage. Show us what we can do. Give us true pity for the lost. May we have something of Jesus’ compassion, who gave His life to redeem the lost. We also think of the world’s sorrow. Everywhere we look, we see grief. Hearts are breaking. Homes are mourning. Teach us to sympathize with the sorrowing everywhere, and help us to do something to lighten the burdens of affliction and to comfort those who are grieving. Accept what we have done today for You. Our work may seem small in human eyes, but to You, nothing is small when it’s done in the name of Jesus. Take our small acts, our gentle deeds, our expressions of sympathy, and use them to make the world holier and sweeter. May they set off influences that will continue forever, spreading from heart to heart. Keep us safe through the hours of unconsciousness. Let no harm befall our home. May our first thought upon waking be of You. Bless us and prepare us for the duties and experiences of the new day. We ask all these favors in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/54/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.