Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SUNDAY 26TH APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* A NEW BIRTH AND A LIVING HOPE. *TEXT:* 1 PETER 1:3-5. 3 Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God has given us a new birth because of His great mercy. We have been born into a new life that has a confidence which is alive because Jesus Christ has come back to life. Rom 6:23 1Co 15:20 2Co 1:3 Eph 1:3 Jas 1:18 4 We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can’t be destroyed or corrupted and can’t fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you, Col 1:5 2Ti 1:12 [1Co 9:25] [1Pe 5:4] 5 since you are guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time. *TOPIC:* A NEW BIRTH AND A LIVING HOPE. *THE MESSAGE:* Two basic incredible gifts, a new birth and a living hope, are bestowed upon believers through Jesus' victory over death (Jn. 3:3-7; 2 Cor. 5:17). It gives the believer confident expectation of God's promise of eternal life as a treasured inheritance that cannot fade, shielded by God's power. Regrettably, some believers do not allow this rebirth to shape their thoughts, actions, and relationships toward God and their fellow men. The person who has experienced the new birth cannot continue to live in sin. For example, they cannot continue to maltreat their spouses, colleagues, or relatives. Are you living a new life? If not, you do not have a living hope. Therefore, your lifestyle should show how prepared you are for this inheritance. *REFLECTION:* We have a living hope in Christ. *PRAYER:* Father, help me not to lose sight of my inheritance. 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 21-23. Ed. ii Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 26, 2026 by Editor Behold the Man Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate said unto them, Behold the Man! John 19:5 The Coming Man It was Pilate who uttered these words that are so impregnated with mystery. He presented a Man: scourged; mocked, bleeding; torn and crowned with thorns.. but there was a depth of meaning enveloping these words: BEHOLD, THE MAN! Priests and people alike recognised these words, written in their scriptures. They were words from God, spoken by a prophet, about their future Saviour. They were prophetic words, given to the people, about the coming Man. No Ordinary Man This was no ordinary Man, for He was the coming Seed, Who was to redeem His people. This Man was the Word of God, Who in the beginning flung galaxies into space. This was the incarnate Son of God, made flesh – indeed He was the Man. This was the Man, Who entreated, “come to Me”, throughout His earthly ministry. This was the anointed One the Christ, of whom Zachariah prophesied, saying: this is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘BEHOLD THE MAN whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. The Crucified Man Israel beheld the Man Who was their Messiah, yet screamed: away with Him. The nation beheld that One for Whom they had waited for so long, yet crucified Him. Little did Pilate understand the deep pathos of his eternally shattering words: Behold, The Man – Behold the Son of God Who taketh away the sin of the world. Jesus put Himself to open shame so the world could behold the Man. Look and Live Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness so that all could behold it and live, and now Jesus was lifted up on the cross – so that ALL could look and live. As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up – for all that look will live. But His cruel rejection by man, enabled humanity to make peace with God. Had He not been rejected by humanity, man would have remained rejected by God. Wise and Foolish Those who love Jesus, behold Him as precious saviour; glorious Lord; gracious God – commanding rapt admiration, profound thanks and eternal praise and worship. Those who hate Him are to be pitied for they are proud fools who are lost and blind – commanding the condemnation of God upon themselves. For He alone is the Man that can bring mankind into fellowship with God, and it was for all that He suffered and died, Jew and Gentile – for me and for you. Divine Wisdom The Jews were to purpose and plan the death of their final Passover Lamb. The Gentiles were to execute this resolution and crucify the Saviour of the world.. for God in the eternal council chambers of His Divine Wisdom ordained it to be so – so that whosoever believes on this Man should not perish but have everlasting life – so that whosoever will “behold the Man” – will live. Post navigation Previous Post Previous His Name’s Sake Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP. i Evening Prayer Come unto me, all [ye] that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ⏤ Matthew 11:28 If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be at rest. ⏤ Corrie Ten Boom This quiet Sunday evening, our Father, we come to You with glad hearts. We thank You for the Sunday that comes after six days of work, giving us the opportunity for rest and renewal of strength. If we had to go on without rest, we couldn't bear the burden. Sunday reminds us of Your love for us, providing little sanctuaries among the days. We thank You for Sunday because it keeps the memory of our Savior's victory over death alive in our hearts. It tells us that we have a living Savior, who lives to be our Friend, Companion, and Guide! We also thank You for all the Sundays that have been part of our lives. We thank You for this Sunday, now ending, and for all the grace, comfort, and renewed strength it has brought us. We have looked into Your face and received blessings in Christian fellowship. We have read and heard Your word, and its truths linger in our hearts. We have sung Your praise and called upon You in prayer. May all this day's impressions stay with us as part of our character from now on. May the strength we have received make us stronger in body, mind, and spirit for the tasks of the coming week. May the songs of this day keep singing in our hearts for many days to come. So may this day indeed be a blessing to us, leaving us with a richer character, new visions of beauty, and higher ideals to strive for. Draw us close to You now for a blessing, then fold us away in Your love for the night. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/21/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.