Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* FRIDAY 17TH APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* GIVES US CONFIDENCE. *TEXT:* HEBREWS 4:14-16. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us live our lives consistent with our confession of faith. Heb 3:1 Heb 6:20 Heb 8:1 Heb 9:11 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet He never sinned. Isa 53:9 2Co 5:21 Phi 2:7 Heb 2:18 1Pe 2:22 1Jn 3:5 [Phi 2:8] [Heb 2:17] 16 So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Rom 3:25 *TOPIC:* GIVES US CONFIDENCE. *THE MESSAGE:* Confidence is a feeling of certainty, firm trust, and belief. Today's text encourages believers to have confidence in the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the High Priest. Jesus was tempted in every way while in this life, yet He remained sinless. Having accomplished His mission as the Son of God and ascended into heaven, He now has divine authority and eternal priesthood. He has the ability to understand our struggles, empathise with our weaknesses, and intercede with us. In face of challenges, temptations, insecurity, and persecution, believers are to confidently approach His throne of grace to receive help. Do not give up even at your lowest level of spiritual standing; call upon Jesus. *REFLECTION:* Jesus understands your struggles. *PRAYER:* Lord Jesus, help me to overcome my struggles. 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 CHRONICLES 11-15. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted on April 17, 2026 by Editor Stand Fast Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. 1 Kings 2:28 Supreme Test What is the supreme test in the life of a believer? What does God desire of each one of us? Loyalty : Faithfulness. Loyalty to God and loyalty to His children. Faithfulness to God and faithfulness to His children. The Lord is Faithful and True and desires no less from His children. Not faithfulness for a time or for a season but steadfastness right to the finish line. Not loyalty when the going is good or because it suits for the time being, but faithful, devoted, steadfast loyalty right up to the very moment of death. Mighty Man Joab was loyal up to a point. He refrained from disloyalty many times.. but there came a point in his life when he turned away from his Lord to another. Joab stood a great test of loyalty and shunned the worldly promises in many areas. His heart was not turned by the handsome, charismatic Absalom.. but at the end of his fine military career, as one of the best of David’s soldiers. He turned his heart and he simply started to cleave to the cowardly Adonijah. The lusts of the flesh and eye, and the pride of life were shunned at the start, but the prince of this world secured his prey near the conclusion of his career. Be Watchful Keep alert! – for not one of us is immune from disloyalty. Take heed! – “let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” 1Cor. 10:12 Be watchful! – for ye know not the day nor the hour that your Lord cometh. Matt.25:13 Remain Loyal Now These be the names of the mighty men whom David had:- ……and Abishai, the brother of Joab…. and Naharai the Beerothite, and armour bearer to Joab… thirty and seven in all. But Joab, where was Joab? Joab was NOT mentioned among the mighty men of the King. Only a small number of David’s mighty men remained – despite such a prestigious reign – and we too must remain loyal to our Lord – to the end.. Faith and Loyalty “Watch : Stand fast in the faith : Be brave : Be strong.” It takes faith to wait and trust. It takes loyalty to trust to the end. Post navigation Previous PostPrevious Surrendered Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. ⏤ Psalm 51:10 God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it. ⏤ John Wesley Our Father, bless us, Your children, as we bow before You now at the close of the day. We haven’t lived as well as we intended when we set out this morning. We thought we would soar like eagles, but instead, we’ve only dragged ourselves along the ground. We thought we wouldn’t forget You for a moment, but somehow we’ve let You slip out of our thoughts many times. Our day, which began so brightly with good intentions and sincere goals, has turned out to be marred and stained. Father, forgive us—and then teach us wisdom from the mistakes and sins of today so that we can make tomorrow a holier day. Help us learn from our own errors so that we don’t repeat them. We bring our day’s work to You. It doesn’t seem like much. We’ve done our best in our various roles—in our jobs and work, in our tasks at home, in school, and in our activities. We’ve tried to be patient and kind to each other within our home. We’ve tried to be good neighbors to those around us. Where we’ve failed in any of these duties, we ask for Your forgiveness and the grace to do better. Bless us now at the end of this day. As we go to rest for the night, please receive us into Your care. If death should come to any of us before morning, receive us into our Father’s house. If we live to see the dawn of a new day, prepare us for its duties. We also pray tonight for those who don’t have the shelter of home and love like we do. Remember the sick and those keeping vigil through the night beside them. Comfort all who are sitting in sorrow and give them strength to accept Your will. We ask for these mercies and favors in Jesus’ name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/12/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.