Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening Prayer for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE NATURE OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* GROWTH. *TEXT:* 2 PETER 3:17-18. 17. Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 18. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen. *TOPIC:* GROWTH. *THE MESSAGE:* Living in the hope of Christ's return necessitates a life that is spotless and blameless (v. 14). Paul cautions believers against the influence of false teachings. He reminds them to be vigilant and rooted in the faith, thereby avoiding the error of lawless men. They must seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This grace is not only a gift for salvation, but also as the means through which believers experience transformation, empowerment, and a deeper relationship with God. Every child of God is expected to grow daily in relationship with Him. Anything short of this will make one a victim of false teachers. Evaluate your life and see if you are growing in all aspects of life. Know that there is grace for you for increase. *REFLECTION:* Grow deeper in your relationship with God. *PRAYER:* Lord Jesus, help me to cultivate a deeper relationship with you every day. 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 26-34. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onFebruary 28, 2026 by Editor Get Real Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Different Kingdoms Every kingdom is unique.. after its own kind – governed by God. The vegetable-kingdom is governed by its own ‘kind’ – “be fruitful and multiply” The animal and insect kingdoms, the angelic-host, and the starry heights. All have their own design and unique laws that God has chosen to impart to them. Humanity We too in the human-kingdom have a wide range of possibilities, values, and variety, and what tremendous heights the human-kingdom can reach.. even to the stars. Yet there is an unbridgeable dividing gap between the divine kingdom and humanity. Natural Man Natural man is incapable of any spiritual intercourse with the Spirit of God. This is a law that God dictated and God has His one way – His only Way; His only Truth; His only Life. Divine life imparted to a born-again soul is essential for communion with God. Divine life, (the free unmerited gift of grace from God) is the only uniting bridge. Necessity and Blessing Faith, in the only begotten Son, is an obligation, a necessity and a blessing for man.. if that unbridgeable gap is to be crossed – if the immeasurable gulf is to be spanned. But this first step to God is often halted a few steps down the path on the new-creation, and the spiritual newborn is halted in his spiritual life and spiritual growth. For just as the first requirement for the free unmerited gift of grace was by faith.. so too the ongoing wilderness walk through the plains and pains of this earthly life. Spiritual Maturity Living by faith is not the automatic outcome of the born-again believer. A life of sanctification is not the natural outcome of saved humanity. Spiritual maturity is a decision the believer makes – it’s a day-by-day choice. The ‘laws’ of sanctification (not the Law of Moses) must be applied by the believer.. but it is a choice. Spiritual Strongholds Without the innate sin nature, every new believer would certainly choose life. Most new Christians would undoubtedly choose the path of sanctification. But abuse from others and neglect from self, ravages the fragile new-born soul, and spiritual strongholds erected throughout life inhibit this maturation process. And the truth of God and His tremendous goodness hides behind the walls of doubt.. and God’s Father heart of love is tainted by man, through self-imposed twisted thoughts. Life or Death But this isn’t God’s will for our life and He has supplied the tools of life and freedom. God has set before each Christian ‘soul’ life or ‘soul’ death. God has set before each believer the route to a sanctified ‘life’ or a burdened ‘soul’ Health and Wholeness Every single step to health and wholeness is specifically laid out in Scripture… if we would but trust that what He says.. and apply all the truths He has provided. I challenge you today to honestly and truthfully answer these questions… These Questions Do you ever say something like:- ”Nothing ever goes right for me…” OR, “there are just some people for whom nothing goes right and ..I am one of ‘em”.. or do you ever feel that God does not love you as much as He loves as others? If so I challenge you to take a long, hard, steady look at yourself.. for such thoughts are destructive to the soul and inhibit the sanctification process. False Perceptions Such thoughts deny the goodness of God and prevent His abiding presence. Such reasoning builds us a false perception of the Father heart of God. Such rationale grieves the Holy Spirit and quenches His work in your life. Such self-thoughts erect strongholds over time, that need to be smashed down. Such thoughts are not the truth of Scripture.. but are the fruit of wrong thinking. If Scripture were correctly applied such thoughts would be replaced by God’s truth. Laws of Life Time is short and each of us needs to prepare for the any-day return of the Lord, and God has set out the ‘laws’ of the sanctified life, in the middle of scripture… The first step towards sanctification is right thinking, and right thinking is recognising your own strongholds, doubts, and fears, so that you can turn away from the sin of erroneous thinking about God, for right thinking always starts with your own thoughts. Right Thinking Every attitude displayed and every word you speak starts with a thought: for as a man thinketh in this heart so is he. Prov.23:7 That is why it is so important to have the mind of Christ.. but you can block Him yourself with your own self-developed false perceptions. But the first step to right thinking is to humbly ask Him to show you your need. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Where is He?? Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ⏤ Psalm 4:8 Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work. ⏤ Oswald Chambers What can we say to You, O God, tonight, to express our gratitude for all the goodness of this day? We can only bring You our hearts' humble worship and ask You to accept it. We lay the work of this week upon the altar. Cleanse what is wrong in it. Accept and use what is right. Our thanks are due to You for all You have been to us this week. You have been our Shepherd, leading us into green pastures and beside still waters. You have been our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. You have been our fortress, into which we have run in times of danger, finding deliverance. You have been our companion along the way, our guide, our guardian, our friend, our deliverer, our helper. Impress Yourself on our lives. Saturate our very being with Your own life, so that we may be transformed into Your own character! We pray tonight for the world outside. Much of it is without You and without hope. Remember the homes around us that are godless and prayerless. Find a way, O God, to enter these homes so that the children, at least, may be saved. We also pray for those who have sorrow in their homes and cry out for comfort. Wipe away their tears by revealing the truths that bring true consolation. We commit our own home to Your protection for the night. You who never slumber—be our keeper. Let no danger come near us. May Your peace rest upon our home. Prepare us for the duties of Sunday. May it please You to spare us and bless us in every good way. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. 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