Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY 3RD MARCH, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE GRACE OF GOD IN DIFFICULT TIMES. *TOPIC:* SLAVERY AND OPPRESSION. *TEXT:* EXODUS 1:6-14. 6. Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, 7. but the Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers and became so numerous that the land was filled with them. 8. Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. 9. “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. 10. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country.” 11. So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. 12. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites 13. and worked them ruthlessly. 14. They made their lives bitter with harsh labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their harsh labor the Egyptians worked them ruthlessly. *TOPIC:* SLAVERY AND OPPRESSION. *THE MESSAGE:* Troubles are bound to come in life. Slavery and oppression are dehumanising conditions beyond liking. The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and under ruthless oppression and labour. The Egyptians tried to wear them down; instead, they multiplied and grew stronger. God's grace was evident to them. When they cried to God in their suffering, He graciously provided a deliverer for them with an outstretched hand. The Israelites emerged victoriously. Today, marginalisation, human trafficking, maltreatment of domestic workers, and oppression of the less privileged are prevalent. Do not feel defeated when troubled. Our burdens can make us stronger and develop qualities in us. We cannot be overcomers without trials. Strive to be faithful to God even in the hard times. *REFLECTION:* God is your deliverer. *PRAYER:* Father, help me to lean on Your grace always. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* ROMANS 8:28. And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JOSHUA 6-8. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Author: Editor Posted onMarch 3, 2026 A Single Mind Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. James 4:8 Central Thought Paul the apostle to the gentiles had singleness of mind – he had a single mindset. In spite of his many problems and great difficulties, Paul’s mind was set on Christ. Search through any of his letters and discover how often he refers to the Lord. In his thought and in his conversation his heart and mind was set on the Lord. The Lord Jesus was the central thought on Paul’s mind. Double Mined Is your mind set on Christ, or are you a double-minded man – an unstable man? A divided heart and a divided mind is one that has self placed at the centre. A single mind is one that places the Lord Jesus in His rightful place. Hosea and James Hosea points the finger of accusation at Israel, their heart is divided, he warns, while James reminds us that: a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways, and the result is distress, disease, disturbance of heart and mind and soul. But a single mind and an undivided heart makes for a sound mind and pure heart, and James tells you what to do to achieve this: draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners – purify your hearts, ye double-minded. James 4:8 The Apostle Paul And Paul tells us how to achieve this:- set your thoughts and your mind and your heart on the Lord Jesus.. rejoice in the Lord and keep on rejoicing in Him.. let your gentleness be known to all men.. look to Jesus, knowing that the return of the Lord is at hand.. don’t worry about anything, and just cast all concerns on Him.. pray without ceasing and pray about everything and verbalise your heart to Him. Give thanks in all things knowing that all things work together for good. And Paul says that if you do this… the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Wise Instructions Have you noticed something here – every instruction starts with a thought, and every thought allows you a choice… FIRST: Set your thoughts and your mind and your heart on the Lord Jesus. If you choose to set your mind on Christ, you will experience inner peace. If you chose not to, you’ve chosen not to guard your heart and distress will follow. SECONDLY: Let your gentleness be known to all men. Gentleness is just one of the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’, gained by submission to the Spirit. Quenching the work of the Spirit renders the opposite effect – distress, and disease. THIRDLY: Look to Christ, knowing that the return of the Lord is at hand. A single-minded man looks to the Lord in all things at all times… in total trust. The double-minded man can’t trust Him completely and tries to assist the Lord.. and the result is confusion, fear, and all the negative things that follow in its wake. Divided Heart Indeed, it’s impossible for a divided heart to undertake any of Paul’s instructions, and the instability of an unsound mind is the disastrous result. And it all starts with the thoughts you think and the choices you make. Think on Christ and have peace.. or be double-minded and be disturbed. FOURTHLY: Don’t worry about anything, and just cast all concern on Him. Those that wait and hope and trust the Lord in all things are renewed in alll-ways. Those that won’t wait and hope and trust the Lord – try to sort out their own problems – and the result is insecurity, fretfulness, depression, panic, and sleeplessness. Single Heart I could go on…. but you get the picture? The peace of God and the provision of God comes to the one with a single mind – a thought life that trusts in the Lord… no matter what life tries to throw at it.. but distress, disease, and disturbance of heart and mind comes to the divided heart. Matter of Choice All Christians have access to the peace of God, but only those that choose to apply the truths of scripture receive His peace. This is not because God withholds His peace. The peace of God is freely available to every believer in the Lord Jesus. The choice is – do I trust the Word of God enough to step out in faith… OR do I not trust Him enough – and choose to do things my way. The Peace of God is only available to the believer that has an undivided heart.. the one that fixes his heart and his thoughts on Christ, bringing every thought into captivity – to the obedience of Christ. 2Cor.10:5 Posts pagination Page 1Next page Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ⏤ Proverbs 27:17 To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world. ⏤ Karl Barth Father in Heaven, we, Your children, come before You at this holy evening hour. Your blessings have followed us every day, and Your protection has sheltered us every night. We are weak, mere infants in this great world, but Your strength has always enfolded us, and Your love has always warmed our hearts. This evening, we seek new blessings. May Your holy love fill our hearts, and may the beauty of the Lord Jesus be upon us. We have encountered many people today. May the words we spoke to others, even in passing, not be lost or in vain. May they be as good seeds, growing beauty along the paths we have walked. If we have spoken wrong words, forgive us, and grant us an opportunity to say something good that will counteract the negative influence. Bless and sanctify the touches and influences that other lives have left upon us today. Let nothing be done that mars our character because of any wrong done to us or in us today. We ask You to bless and sanctify our friendships. Protect us from any friendships that would harm us, entangle us in unholy or hurtful relationships, or injure our character. We want personal friends who are holy, whose influence will be helpful and inspiring. Choose our friends for us, and help us to be true and faithful as friends. Help us to nurture our home affections and all our friendships, so that they become truer, deeper, and holier. Above all, may we always have You as our best and closest Friend, for Your love is everlasting. We ask all this in the name of our precious Savior. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/58/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.