Good evening, brethren.
1. Evening devotion for today.
1. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
(COCIN DEVOTIONAL)
*WELCOME TO APRIL, 2026.*
*SUB-THEME:*
THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE.
*INTRODUCTION:*
The Cross is the foundation of the Christian faith. It is the ultimate means of expressing the love of God to humanity. It demonstrates the heart of the Gospel, which is reflected in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the Cross, our faith is meaningless, and humanity is doomed eternally. This month's compass focuses on "THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE." Over time, the Holy Spirit will lead you to grasp the meaning, prospects, and outcome of the life of the Cross. Be cheerful because the Cross did what human wisdom and imagination could not have done. As you study, appreciate God's love and grace expressed in Christ's death.
*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
COLOSSIANS 2:15.
"And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the coss."
*DATE:*
WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL, 2026.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*TEXT:*
ISAIAH 53:1-5.
1. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2. He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.
3. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces He was despised, and we held Him in low esteem.
4. Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered Him punished by God, stricken by Him, and afflicted.
5. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*THE MESSAGE:*
Prophet Isaiah foretold the coming and ministry of Jesus Christ. The journey to the Cross began with His humble birth, as reported in the Gospel. The family's humble background had nothing to attract the Jews that He was the expected Messiah. They rejected Him, thus making Him a man acquainted with sorrow and grief and without esteem. Furthermore, God's plan was for the Messiah to be stricken, smitten, and afflicted not because He hated Him but because the world would obtain forgiveness, salvation, healing, and peace through Him. Jesus went through all these sufferings so that you will be saved.
Are you saved?
Do not miss this great offer of salvation. Repent!
*REFLECTION:*
He suffered for your sake.
*PRAYER:*
Jesus, thank You for bearing the pain for my sake. Amen.
*TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
1 KINGS 1-4.
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Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth
Posted onApril 1, 2026 by Editor
Self-Idolatry
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Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
1John 5:21
Cloak of Pretence
Is your ‘old man’ crucified on the cross? Is your ‘old sin nature’ nailed to the tree? Are you allowing the ‘new man in Christ‘ to be daily conformed into His image? But, oh dear! How often our old sin nature climbs down from that crucified position. How much it pretends to take on attributes that should be developed in the new man. Self’ disguises itself in the likeness, pretence, and mask of the ‘new man’ in Christ. Others may be fooled by this little cloak of pretence – this masked covering of deceit, but God Who knows the heart is not fooled, and ‘Self’ will never be conformed into His image.
Spiritual Pride
‘Self’ must remain forever cross-bound if the new nature in Christ is to grow and mature, for spiritual pride is only ‘Self,’ pretending to be the “new man” in Christ. Spiritual pride is the illusion that you are competent to run your own life. Spiritual pride is only ‘Self attempting to achieve your own sense of Self-worth. Spiritual pride finds a purpose big enough to give you meaning in life without God. Spiritual pride sets God aside and places ‘Self’ on the throne of your life. Spiritual pride is an idol in your life and the idol you worship is your own Self.
Idol Worship
Idolatry isn’t just a problem for non-believers. Idolatry is a stumbling block for Christians too. Idolatry is trusting something smaller than God, to give your life significance. Idolatry is anything we trust in for deliverance, in the place of Jesus and His grace. Idolatry is the spirit of antichrist – exhibited in ‘Self’.
Spiritual or Carnal
Placing ‘Self’ on the throne of our lives is not a new concept – it was born in Eden. It is the carnal human heart trying to build an identity around something other than God. Nothing can ever remove us from the love of God which is In Christ Jesus – nothing, but we can either choose to remain in constant fellowship with the Lord.. OR we can refuse to remain in divine communion with Him – either way, it’s our choice.
Either – Or
EITHER, we can the Lord as King, permanently on the throne of our life – and keep Self nailed to the Cross, OR we can deliberately remove ourselves from precious communion with Him – and leave His close covering by elevating king Self. This old sin nature is the tool that Satan uses most frequently against a believer. Self is the shroud, more than anything else, that blocks God’s light from our hearts. The responsibility for removing this dark covering from your heart is your own. Only you can make the choice to tear Self from the throne of your life. No-one but you can decide to do this.
The Spirit’s Scrutiny
How, you ask? How do I know that Self is on the throne of my life? – And how do I begin to remove Self and return the Lord to His rightful place? Well, child of God, inspect yourself honestly. You inspect your heart, your soul, your motives, your attitudes, your words. You place your self-life, actions, and motives under the Spirit’s microscopic scrutiny. You examine yourself to see if you truly are in the faith – with Christ central. You ask the indwelling Spirit of Christ to search out all the deceitful ways of self. You seek Him to search out any rebellious attitude where self reigns supreme – and you admit to yourself that you left your first love, the Lord Jesus. You confess those times when self replaced Christ with self as Lord of your life. You remember and return Him to His rightful place in your life. see Rev.2:
Eternal Security
Oh! your eternal salvation is secure, for you are forever accepted in the Beloved, but check if Christ is the main influence on you or is ‘Self’ manipulating your life-deeds? Jesus said in John 15:5 “Without Me ye can do nothing …..” “Yet” you argue, “I can do many adventurous, bold, brash, and fearless things! Self can step in and achieve what years of waiting for God, has not accomplished!”
Spirit and Truth
Ahhh! but complete the sentence… and be honest in its context. Finish Christ’s words of love, in Spirit and in Truth, and you will see:- Without Me, ye can do nothing….. acceptable to God. Without Me, ye can do nothing that is holy and acceptable unto God. We can all do many things that are unholy and unacceptable to God – through Self, but even good, commendable works, done in our own strength are unacceptable to Him.
Non-Negotiables
There are certain non-negotiables in Scripture – such as.. 1. There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, for we are accepted. 2. There is nothing in creation that can separate us from God’s eternally secure love. But there are choices we can make in this life that affect our relationship with Him. There are decisions that can detrimentally affect our earthly walk and future rewards, and it all has its roots in faith in God; trusting Him; believing His word: for without faith it is impossible to please God. Heb.11:6
Universal Principle
When we fail to trust God, we do not escape from trusting someone or something. We can’t fail to trust God, without turning our trust over to something or someone. This is a universal principle that God has designed. That thing that we place our trust in becomes our ‘god’, and at times that ‘god’ in whom you put your trust in – is Self. The more you focus on Self the more your life will become bloodied and battered. The more you focus on Christ the more you will become like Him.
Search ME O God
Search me, O God, thoroughly and know my heart: try me, test me, examine me deeply and know my thoughts – and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Are you man enough or woman enough to get on your knees and pray those words that David first prayed – David the man after God’s own heart.
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2. Evening Prayer for today.
i. Evening Prayer
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ⏤ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Praise is the language of faith, lifting our hearts to see God’s hand in all things. ⏤ Matthew Henry
Lord, we praise You for Your mercy, truth, and all the wonders of Your love. Teach us how to sing Your praises. Sometimes we forget to sing because we so rarely express our gratitude. We come to You often with our needs, asking for many things, but we don’t thank You as often as we should. We forget to thank You for the very things we prayed for, not realizing that they are answers to our prayers, gifts from Your hand.
Father, we confess this sin of ingratitude and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to show our repentance by thanking You more faithfully for all the blessings of Your love and grace. We thank You now for answered prayers, for the good things You provide, for the blessings of Your Word and Spirit, for our home and friends, and for all the benefits of living in this country and being part of Your church.
We thank You for today’s blessings, for its joys, for all the good it has brought us, for Your presence with us, and for the hope of eternal life. We thank You for being our Father, for loving us, and for revealing Your grace and comfort to us.
Teach us to sing Your praises, not just with our lips, but with our lives. May our actions, our character, and our conduct be a song of praise to You. May everyone who sees us hear the music of love and praise in our lives. Fill us with the joy of Jesus, and then we will sing. Breathe Your life into our souls, and then our lives will be a song. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/87/evening
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1. Evening devotion for today.
1. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
(COCIN DEVOTIONAL)
*WELCOME TO APRIL, 2026.*
*SUB-THEME:*
THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE.
*INTRODUCTION:*
The Cross is the foundation of the Christian faith. It is the ultimate means of expressing the love of God to humanity. It demonstrates the heart of the Gospel, which is reflected in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the Cross, our faith is meaningless, and humanity is doomed eternally. This month's compass focuses on "THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE." Over time, the Holy Spirit will lead you to grasp the meaning, prospects, and outcome of the life of the Cross. Be cheerful because the Cross did what human wisdom and imagination could not have done. As you study, appreciate God's love and grace expressed in Christ's death.
*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
COLOSSIANS 2:15.
"And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the coss."
*DATE:*
WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL, 2026.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*TEXT:*
ISAIAH 53:1-5.
1. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2. He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.
3. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces He was despised, and we held Him in low esteem.
4. Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered Him punished by God, stricken by Him, and afflicted.
5. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*THE MESSAGE:*
Prophet Isaiah foretold the coming and ministry of Jesus Christ. The journey to the Cross began with His humble birth, as reported in the Gospel. The family's humble background had nothing to attract the Jews that He was the expected Messiah. They rejected Him, thus making Him a man acquainted with sorrow and grief and without esteem. Furthermore, God's plan was for the Messiah to be stricken, smitten, and afflicted not because He hated Him but because the world would obtain forgiveness, salvation, healing, and peace through Him. Jesus went through all these sufferings so that you will be saved.
Are you saved?
Do not miss this great offer of salvation. Repent!
*REFLECTION:*
He suffered for your sake.
*PRAYER:*
Jesus, thank You for bearing the pain for my sake. Amen.
*TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
1 KINGS 1-4.
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Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth
Posted onApril 1, 2026 by Editor
Self-Idolatry
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Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
1John 5:21
Cloak of Pretence
Is your ‘old man’ crucified on the cross? Is your ‘old sin nature’ nailed to the tree? Are you allowing the ‘new man in Christ‘ to be daily conformed into His image? But, oh dear! How often our old sin nature climbs down from that crucified position. How much it pretends to take on attributes that should be developed in the new man. Self’ disguises itself in the likeness, pretence, and mask of the ‘new man’ in Christ. Others may be fooled by this little cloak of pretence – this masked covering of deceit, but God Who knows the heart is not fooled, and ‘Self’ will never be conformed into His image.
Spiritual Pride
‘Self’ must remain forever cross-bound if the new nature in Christ is to grow and mature, for spiritual pride is only ‘Self,’ pretending to be the “new man” in Christ. Spiritual pride is the illusion that you are competent to run your own life. Spiritual pride is only ‘Self attempting to achieve your own sense of Self-worth. Spiritual pride finds a purpose big enough to give you meaning in life without God. Spiritual pride sets God aside and places ‘Self’ on the throne of your life. Spiritual pride is an idol in your life and the idol you worship is your own Self.
Idol Worship
Idolatry isn’t just a problem for non-believers. Idolatry is a stumbling block for Christians too. Idolatry is trusting something smaller than God, to give your life significance. Idolatry is anything we trust in for deliverance, in the place of Jesus and His grace. Idolatry is the spirit of antichrist – exhibited in ‘Self’.
Spiritual or Carnal
Placing ‘Self’ on the throne of our lives is not a new concept – it was born in Eden. It is the carnal human heart trying to build an identity around something other than God. Nothing can ever remove us from the love of God which is In Christ Jesus – nothing, but we can either choose to remain in constant fellowship with the Lord.. OR we can refuse to remain in divine communion with Him – either way, it’s our choice.
Either – Or
EITHER, we can the Lord as King, permanently on the throne of our life – and keep Self nailed to the Cross, OR we can deliberately remove ourselves from precious communion with Him – and leave His close covering by elevating king Self. This old sin nature is the tool that Satan uses most frequently against a believer. Self is the shroud, more than anything else, that blocks God’s light from our hearts. The responsibility for removing this dark covering from your heart is your own. Only you can make the choice to tear Self from the throne of your life. No-one but you can decide to do this.
The Spirit’s Scrutiny
How, you ask? How do I know that Self is on the throne of my life? – And how do I begin to remove Self and return the Lord to His rightful place? Well, child of God, inspect yourself honestly. You inspect your heart, your soul, your motives, your attitudes, your words. You place your self-life, actions, and motives under the Spirit’s microscopic scrutiny. You examine yourself to see if you truly are in the faith – with Christ central. You ask the indwelling Spirit of Christ to search out all the deceitful ways of self. You seek Him to search out any rebellious attitude where self reigns supreme – and you admit to yourself that you left your first love, the Lord Jesus. You confess those times when self replaced Christ with self as Lord of your life. You remember and return Him to His rightful place in your life. see Rev.2:
Eternal Security
Oh! your eternal salvation is secure, for you are forever accepted in the Beloved, but check if Christ is the main influence on you or is ‘Self’ manipulating your life-deeds? Jesus said in John 15:5 “Without Me ye can do nothing …..” “Yet” you argue, “I can do many adventurous, bold, brash, and fearless things! Self can step in and achieve what years of waiting for God, has not accomplished!”
Spirit and Truth
Ahhh! but complete the sentence… and be honest in its context. Finish Christ’s words of love, in Spirit and in Truth, and you will see:- Without Me, ye can do nothing….. acceptable to God. Without Me, ye can do nothing that is holy and acceptable unto God. We can all do many things that are unholy and unacceptable to God – through Self, but even good, commendable works, done in our own strength are unacceptable to Him.
Non-Negotiables
There are certain non-negotiables in Scripture – such as.. 1. There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, for we are accepted. 2. There is nothing in creation that can separate us from God’s eternally secure love. But there are choices we can make in this life that affect our relationship with Him. There are decisions that can detrimentally affect our earthly walk and future rewards, and it all has its roots in faith in God; trusting Him; believing His word: for without faith it is impossible to please God. Heb.11:6
Universal Principle
When we fail to trust God, we do not escape from trusting someone or something. We can’t fail to trust God, without turning our trust over to something or someone. This is a universal principle that God has designed. That thing that we place our trust in becomes our ‘god’, and at times that ‘god’ in whom you put your trust in – is Self. The more you focus on Self the more your life will become bloodied and battered. The more you focus on Christ the more you will become like Him.
Search ME O God
Search me, O God, thoroughly and know my heart: try me, test me, examine me deeply and know my thoughts – and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Are you man enough or woman enough to get on your knees and pray those words that David first prayed – David the man after God’s own heart.
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2. Evening Prayer for today.
i. Evening Prayer
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ⏤ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Praise is the language of faith, lifting our hearts to see God’s hand in all things. ⏤ Matthew Henry
Lord, we praise You for Your mercy, truth, and all the wonders of Your love. Teach us how to sing Your praises. Sometimes we forget to sing because we so rarely express our gratitude. We come to You often with our needs, asking for many things, but we don’t thank You as often as we should. We forget to thank You for the very things we prayed for, not realizing that they are answers to our prayers, gifts from Your hand.
Father, we confess this sin of ingratitude and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to show our repentance by thanking You more faithfully for all the blessings of Your love and grace. We thank You now for answered prayers, for the good things You provide, for the blessings of Your Word and Spirit, for our home and friends, and for all the benefits of living in this country and being part of Your church.
We thank You for today’s blessings, for its joys, for all the good it has brought us, for Your presence with us, and for the hope of eternal life. We thank You for being our Father, for loving us, and for revealing Your grace and comfort to us.
Teach us to sing Your praises, not just with our lips, but with our lives. May our actions, our character, and our conduct be a song of praise to You. May everyone who sees us hear the music of love and praise in our lives. Fill us with the joy of Jesus, and then we will sing. Breathe Your life into our souls, and then our lives will be a song. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/87/evening
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Good evening, brethren.
1. Evening devotion for today.
1. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
(COCIN DEVOTIONAL)
*WELCOME TO APRIL, 2026.*
*SUB-THEME:*
THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE.
*INTRODUCTION:*
The Cross is the foundation of the Christian faith. It is the ultimate means of expressing the love of God to humanity. It demonstrates the heart of the Gospel, which is reflected in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the Cross, our faith is meaningless, and humanity is doomed eternally. This month's compass focuses on "THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE." Over time, the Holy Spirit will lead you to grasp the meaning, prospects, and outcome of the life of the Cross. Be cheerful because the Cross did what human wisdom and imagination could not have done. As you study, appreciate God's love and grace expressed in Christ's death.
*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
COLOSSIANS 2:15.
"And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the coss."
*DATE:*
WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL, 2026.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*TEXT:*
ISAIAH 53:1-5.
1. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2. He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.
3. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces He was despised, and we held Him in low esteem.
4. Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered Him punished by God, stricken by Him, and afflicted.
5. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
*TOPIC:*
CHRIST'S PASSION PROPHESIED.
*THE MESSAGE:*
Prophet Isaiah foretold the coming and ministry of Jesus Christ. The journey to the Cross began with His humble birth, as reported in the Gospel. The family's humble background had nothing to attract the Jews that He was the expected Messiah. They rejected Him, thus making Him a man acquainted with sorrow and grief and without esteem. Furthermore, God's plan was for the Messiah to be stricken, smitten, and afflicted not because He hated Him but because the world would obtain forgiveness, salvation, healing, and peace through Him. Jesus went through all these sufferings so that you will be saved.
Are you saved?
Do not miss this great offer of salvation. Repent!
*REFLECTION:*
He suffered for your sake.
*PRAYER:*
Jesus, thank You for bearing the pain for my sake. Amen.
*TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
1 KINGS 1-4.
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Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth
Posted onApril 1, 2026 by Editor
Self-Idolatry
Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
1John 5:21
Cloak of Pretence
Is your ‘old man’ crucified on the cross? Is your ‘old sin nature’ nailed to the tree? Are you allowing the ‘new man in Christ‘ to be daily conformed into His image? But, oh dear! How often our old sin nature climbs down from that crucified position. How much it pretends to take on attributes that should be developed in the new man. Self’ disguises itself in the likeness, pretence, and mask of the ‘new man’ in Christ. Others may be fooled by this little cloak of pretence – this masked covering of deceit, but God Who knows the heart is not fooled, and ‘Self’ will never be conformed into His image.
Spiritual Pride
‘Self’ must remain forever cross-bound if the new nature in Christ is to grow and mature, for spiritual pride is only ‘Self,’ pretending to be the “new man” in Christ. Spiritual pride is the illusion that you are competent to run your own life. Spiritual pride is only ‘Self attempting to achieve your own sense of Self-worth. Spiritual pride finds a purpose big enough to give you meaning in life without God. Spiritual pride sets God aside and places ‘Self’ on the throne of your life. Spiritual pride is an idol in your life and the idol you worship is your own Self.
Idol Worship
Idolatry isn’t just a problem for non-believers. Idolatry is a stumbling block for Christians too. Idolatry is trusting something smaller than God, to give your life significance. Idolatry is anything we trust in for deliverance, in the place of Jesus and His grace. Idolatry is the spirit of antichrist – exhibited in ‘Self’.
Spiritual or Carnal
Placing ‘Self’ on the throne of our lives is not a new concept – it was born in Eden. It is the carnal human heart trying to build an identity around something other than God. Nothing can ever remove us from the love of God which is In Christ Jesus – nothing, but we can either choose to remain in constant fellowship with the Lord.. OR we can refuse to remain in divine communion with Him – either way, it’s our choice.
Either – Or
EITHER, we can the Lord as King, permanently on the throne of our life – and keep Self nailed to the Cross, OR we can deliberately remove ourselves from precious communion with Him – and leave His close covering by elevating king Self. This old sin nature is the tool that Satan uses most frequently against a believer. Self is the shroud, more than anything else, that blocks God’s light from our hearts. The responsibility for removing this dark covering from your heart is your own. Only you can make the choice to tear Self from the throne of your life. No-one but you can decide to do this.
The Spirit’s Scrutiny
How, you ask? How do I know that Self is on the throne of my life? – And how do I begin to remove Self and return the Lord to His rightful place? Well, child of God, inspect yourself honestly. You inspect your heart, your soul, your motives, your attitudes, your words. You place your self-life, actions, and motives under the Spirit’s microscopic scrutiny. You examine yourself to see if you truly are in the faith – with Christ central. You ask the indwelling Spirit of Christ to search out all the deceitful ways of self. You seek Him to search out any rebellious attitude where self reigns supreme – and you admit to yourself that you left your first love, the Lord Jesus. You confess those times when self replaced Christ with self as Lord of your life. You remember and return Him to His rightful place in your life. see Rev.2:
Eternal Security
Oh! your eternal salvation is secure, for you are forever accepted in the Beloved, but check if Christ is the main influence on you or is ‘Self’ manipulating your life-deeds? Jesus said in John 15:5 “Without Me ye can do nothing …..” “Yet” you argue, “I can do many adventurous, bold, brash, and fearless things! Self can step in and achieve what years of waiting for God, has not accomplished!”
Spirit and Truth
Ahhh! but complete the sentence… and be honest in its context. Finish Christ’s words of love, in Spirit and in Truth, and you will see:- Without Me, ye can do nothing….. acceptable to God. Without Me, ye can do nothing that is holy and acceptable unto God. We can all do many things that are unholy and unacceptable to God – through Self, but even good, commendable works, done in our own strength are unacceptable to Him.
Non-Negotiables
There are certain non-negotiables in Scripture – such as.. 1. There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, for we are accepted. 2. There is nothing in creation that can separate us from God’s eternally secure love. But there are choices we can make in this life that affect our relationship with Him. There are decisions that can detrimentally affect our earthly walk and future rewards, and it all has its roots in faith in God; trusting Him; believing His word: for without faith it is impossible to please God. Heb.11:6
Universal Principle
When we fail to trust God, we do not escape from trusting someone or something. We can’t fail to trust God, without turning our trust over to something or someone. This is a universal principle that God has designed. That thing that we place our trust in becomes our ‘god’, and at times that ‘god’ in whom you put your trust in – is Self. The more you focus on Self the more your life will become bloodied and battered. The more you focus on Christ the more you will become like Him.
Search ME O God
Search me, O God, thoroughly and know my heart: try me, test me, examine me deeply and know my thoughts – and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Are you man enough or woman enough to get on your knees and pray those words that David first prayed – David the man after God’s own heart.
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2. Evening Prayer for today.
i. Evening Prayer
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ⏤ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Praise is the language of faith, lifting our hearts to see God’s hand in all things. ⏤ Matthew Henry
Lord, we praise You for Your mercy, truth, and all the wonders of Your love. Teach us how to sing Your praises. Sometimes we forget to sing because we so rarely express our gratitude. We come to You often with our needs, asking for many things, but we don’t thank You as often as we should. We forget to thank You for the very things we prayed for, not realizing that they are answers to our prayers, gifts from Your hand.
Father, we confess this sin of ingratitude and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to show our repentance by thanking You more faithfully for all the blessings of Your love and grace. We thank You now for answered prayers, for the good things You provide, for the blessings of Your Word and Spirit, for our home and friends, and for all the benefits of living in this country and being part of Your church.
We thank You for today’s blessings, for its joys, for all the good it has brought us, for Your presence with us, and for the hope of eternal life. We thank You for being our Father, for loving us, and for revealing Your grace and comfort to us.
Teach us to sing Your praises, not just with our lips, but with our lives. May our actions, our character, and our conduct be a song of praise to You. May everyone who sees us hear the music of love and praise in our lives. Fill us with the joy of Jesus, and then we will sing. Breathe Your life into our souls, and then our lives will be a song. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/87/evening
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