Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SATURDAY 4TH APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE. *TEXT:* JOHN 19:38-42. 38. Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. 39. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. 40. Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. 41. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. 42. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. *TOPIC:* AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE. *THE MESSAGE:* Jesus' disciples disserted Him when He was arrested and prosecuted. After the crucifixion, two of His disciples boldly expressed their love for Jesus. Joseph secured permission from Pilate to take Jesus' body for burial. Nicodemus brought a large number of burial spices, signifying reverence and honour. The lavished burial, typically reserved for the wealthy or honoured, fulfils Isaiah 53:9 and underscores Jesus' kingship even in death. This also shows that even in death, Jesus draws unexpected people into bold acts of faith. Joseph and Nicodemus reciprocated the grace they received from Jesus. Believers ought to express their love, devotion, and generosity to God. It is not a day of drunkeness, orgies, and all manner of indulgences. Watch out! *REFLECTION:* His grace calls for service. *PRAYER:* Lord, thank You for the grace in service for Your kingdom. Amen. *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 cross." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* 1 KINGS 12-14. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 4, 2026 by Editor Hidden Truth Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Jesus said…. lo I am with you always – even to the consummation of the age. Matthew 28:20 Difficult Saying What a truth to hide in your heart. What a promise to rest your weary soul upon. This assurance was given to the confused disciples at the ascension of their Lord. The understanding of this difficult saying was later given to the apostle Paul: lo I am with you always.. even to the consummation of the age. Vital Reality This puzzling point is the central feature found in Colossians: ‘the mystery, hid from the ages..’ Colossians 1:26. This was the vital truth of ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ Colossians 1:27 What an important thing to know. What a vital reality to understand, that Christ never intended to be out of the world again during the coming ‘age’. Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost? – the Spirit of Christ dwells in you. 1 Corinthians 6:19 Christ’s Heritage Jesus came to His own heritage but His own people received Him not….’ John 1:11 Jesus came to redeem His rightful inheritance, bequeathed to Him by the Father. He came to reclaim His judicial right – His right to the sovereignty of the world. He came to initiate, to continue, and to complete the restoration of His own domain. He came 2000 years ago to do it. He came to His own heritage but His own people received Him not, ‘but as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name’ John 1:12 Ever Present Promise And He did redeem this mortal coil with His blood, shed on a wooden cross.. and He proclaimed He never intended to be away from the world during this age. ‘Lo I am with you always – even into the consummation of the age.’ Christ in You How – how could Jesus make such astonishing claims, and then go away into heaven? How – how could He say such comforting things, and then leave them so alone? How – how could He make such a glorious promise, only to slap them down again? Because it was the truth….. ‘Thy word is truth’. John 17:17 And Jesus said:- ‘Lo I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.’ And Jesus said:- ‘I in them, and Thou in Me – that they may be made perfect in one.’ John 17:23 God’s Word Never doubt the pledge of His word. Never doubt the pages of scripture. Never doubt the promises of the Bible, ‘For the word of the LORD in the mouth is true.’ 1Kings 17:24 The word of the LORD in the mouth of the Author of Scripture is true. We are His blood-bought children whose assurance in Him is secure, for His promises are true – they are ‘yes’ and ‘amen’ in Christ. To you is the promise, ‘Lo I am with you always, even to the consummation of this dispensation.’ Spiritual Life The personal, physical presence of Christ in the world was first revealed at His birth. His nature, method, means, and law were manifested through His lovely life. His purpose, power, and abiding presence was demonstrated, here on earth. His unique personage, for 33 years, was displayed in the days of His physical flesh. He, Who was from God (proceeded from God or be sent by God) shows the necessity and nature of spiritual birth: that which is born of the flesh is flesh.. and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:6 And from the commencement of Christ’s ministry, all He did was in and through the Spirit.. and from the start of His ministry, all He did was under the shadow of the Cross. The Cross Life If God’s will is to be done on earth as it is in heaven it can be done one way only. It can only be done via the cross. From the very start, all Jesus did was in the power of the Holy Spirit. From the very beginning, all Jesus did was in the light of the cross. He puts the cross in the figure of baptism ‘baptised into His death.’ … Romans 6:3. If the life of Christ is to be lived out in this plane, it is only through the cross. Hope of Glory The teachings of Christ cannot be copied unless the cross is the basis. The teachings of Christ cannot be effectual unless the cross is the basis. To strive to replicate and reproduce the Christ-life without the cross is doomed to fail. To try to copy or continue the work of Christ without the cross is to labour in vain. It is to do works of the flesh without acceptance by the Father – and herein lies the miracle of Christ in you the hope of glory 2Corinthians 13:5 Self on the Cross You see this is what He meant when He said:- ‘Lo I am with you always. Even into the consummation of the age’. Christ in you – and your old self on the cross. ‘Christ in you – the hope of glory’. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Alive Unto God Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ: ⏤ Ephesians 1:3 Our hearts overflow when we remember the family we have in Him. ⏤ Charles Spurgeon O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Father, we come to You with love and faith this evening. Please graciously forgive all our sins, which are many, and give us Your peace. We belong to You as Your children, and we owe You the best honor, obedience, and service that we can give. Help us to fulfill our obligations and meet our responsibilities. We thank You for Your goodness to us throughout this past week. You have showered us with blessings from Your bountiful hand. You have given us many favors, some of which have come in the form of trials, burdens, disappointments, and losses. But we know that these are also gifts from You, meant to bring good and blessing into our lives. Give us the grace to accept whatever You send, knowing that Your love can only give us what is ultimately good for us. Even if the cup is bitter, help us to accept it with faith. We long for deeper and richer blessings for our home. We want to become more like our Savior. May our home life be filled with sanctifying influences. May our human love for each other deepen our love for You. Help us to live together with patience, thoughtfulness, and unselfishness, always seeking to do good to one another. Come and be our guest, O Lord, just as You were a guest in the home at Bethany, bringing comfort, love, and blessing. Come and bless our home in the same way. Bless each of us with Your presence, both now and for eternity. We ask this in Your precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/90/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.