Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY 21ST APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *TEXT:* 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4. 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. Gal 1:11 [Rom 5:2] 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. Rom 1:16 1Co 1:21 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, Isa 53:7 Dan 9:24 Dan 9:26 1Co 5:7 1Pe 2:24 [Isa 53:5] 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Psa 16:10 Psa 16:10 Isa 53:8 Isa 53:9 Jon 1:17 Mat 12:40 Mat 12:40 *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *THE MESSAGE:* The Cross is central to the message of the Gospel. Without the Cross, the gospel message becomes ineffective. Christ died for our sins, buried and resurrected for our salvation. So, those who believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour must take an absolute stand on this truth. Paul cautioned the Galatians about the danger of turning to a different gospel, which is no gospel at all. That anyone who preaches a gospel other than the Gospel of the Cross is cursed (Gal. 1:6-8). Do not scorn the Gospel of Christ because of the Cross, which some feel is a sign of weakness. It may look like a defeat, but it is the means of victory over sin and Satan. Believe and stand firmly and preach the Gospel! *REFLECTION:* Preach the Gospel of the Cross. *PRAYER:* Lord, help me to preach the Gospel boldly. 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:* 2 CHRONICLES 1-5. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 21, 2026 by Editor Reconciled to God Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God”. 2 Corinthians 5:20 God’s Desire Reconciliation of sinners to God is a theme that traverses the pages of the Bible. Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into a tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden – the prophets’ cry and God’s desire. Reconciliation is a burden that weighed heavily on the heart of Paul the apostle. Reconciliation is a responsibility that has been entrusted to the Body of Christ. Voice of Warning We are to be God’s voice of warning to a lost world that is dead in their sins. We are to be ambassadors of the Lord, entrusted with a ministry of reconciliation. The Lord has sent us forth to speak of the consequences of separation from God. We are empowered to warn but we have no authorisation to enforce or mediate. The responsibility of reconciliation between God and man is through Christ alone. Our duty is to blow the warning trumpet – but leave the rest in God’s own hand. Advocates of God As ministers of the King of kings we represent Him in the courts of the world. As advocates of our God we are to proclaim His desires to those to whom we are sent. The Creator of the universe is using you and me as His ministers of reconciliation. One Mediator During His earthly sojourn Jesus Himself was the heavenly messenger sent from God.. declaring God’s will to a lost and dying race – obediently becoming the means of reconciliation between man and God. Christ became one Mediator between man and God by His perfect life-sacrifice.. and the Church, which is His body is entrusted with this holy office. The Church are to be His witnesses proclaiming this sacred message. Eternal Significance God made peace with us by grace, thru faith in the one perfect sacrifice for sin, and we are entrusted with a holy office – entreating the world to receive salvation. God loved the world so much that He gave His Son to die a cruel, ignominious death. Do we truly comprehend the eternal significance behind these oft-repeated words? Do we grasp the enormity of His yearning for man in this unparalleled act of love? Do we understand the shocking consequences of rejecting His eternal gift of grace? Gift of Salvation The Lord Himself pleads with sinners to accept His free gift of salvation. He is like a judge imploring a condemned criminal to accept a free pardon – He is like a father aching for the prodigal to cry, I have sinned against you. His entreaties are to the lost sinner and the errant saint alike – all need His continuous flow of love and forgiveness. The former to recognise they are a sinner and need a Saviour. The latter to confess their sins and return back into fellowship with God. The former to turn from their sins and to have peace with God. The latter to return from their transgressions back into fellowship with Him. Sin-Offering Christ Who knew no sin was made SIN so that sin in its entirety was dealt with. He did not become a sinner – He became SIN, so that we could be clothed in His righteousness. He was made a Sin-offering; a sacrifice for the sins the world committed – so that sinners who believe in Him would not perish but be reconciled to God. Reuniting Relationship Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden; the prophets’ cry and God’s desire, and we have been made ambassadors for Christ with a ministry of reconciliation. Amazing Grace What unparalleled condescension; what divine mercy; what astonishing wisdom. What a thrilling privilege; what amazing grace; what incredible love; what a God! Like Paul, should we not also cry: We are ambassadors for Christ. We are certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf: “Be reconciled to God.” Post navigation Previous Post Previous Your Choice Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening, prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. ⏤ Psalm 121:3-4 It is not necessary to always be talking to God, but it is always necessary to be trusting Him. ⏤ A.W. Tozer O Son of God, where else can we go but to You? You have the words of eternal life! You have redeemed us by Your blood, and You won’t turn us away when we come to You. Grant us now an evening blessing. We haven’t followed You perfectly as we promised to do this morning. We’ve wandered from Your ways like lost sheep. We don’t want to go to bed until we’ve received Your forgiveness. Since You died for us, we come boldly to Your throne of grace to ask for the forgiveness of all our sins. O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. We thank You for Your care, which has been so constant and faithful today. We’ve moved through unseen dangers, with no power to protect ourselves—and You have protected us. We’ve walked on paths we didn’t know—and You’ve led us. We’ve carried burdens that were too heavy for us—and You’ve sustained us. We’ve faced problems we couldn’t solve—and You’ve given us wisdom. For the blessings of Your providence, we thank You. For the love and grace we’ve received from Your word and through Your Spirit, we thank You. We lay the work of the day at Your feet. What is stained with sin, please cleanse. Correct our mistakes so they don’t mar our work or harm others. Whatever You can use from the work of our hands, may You use it for Your glory. Receive us now into Your care for the night. Lay Your hand on us in blessing and keep us through the night. Refresh us with sleep and prepare us for a new day. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/16/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.