Good evening, brethren. 1. Eve ing devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SATURDAY 2ND MAY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* RESPONSE TO GRACE. *TOPIC:* GRATITUDE. *TEXTS:* PSALM 9:1-2; HEBREWS 12:28. *PSALM 9:1-2.* 1. I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds. 2. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing the praises of Your name, O Most High. *HEBREWS 12:28.* 28. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awesomeness, *TOPIC:* GRATITUDE. *THE MESSAGE:* On account of Adam's sin, humanity is destined for destruction. But God, in His grace, provided a way of escape through faith in Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the righteous requirement of the law for us in His life and death. Since Jesus paid the price, gratitude should be our response to such a great gift. These texts remind us to always give thanks to God for His word and to maintain an attitude of praise. We must thank God daily for salvaging us from the hand of our enemy and for the certainty that we belong to His unshakable Kingdom. Take a critical look at your life and the mess from which He picked you, washed you and established you in Christ. You will have every reason to be thankful as well as ascribe to Him the respect and worship He deserves. *REFLECTION:* Have you thanked God today? *PRAYER:* Father, I thank You immensely for Your saving grace. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* TITUS 2:12. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* EZRA 3-4. ED.ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMay 2, 2026 by Editor A Prepared Body Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. 2Peter 2:19 All in All When Christ is not a Christian’s fullness, that one is filled with self, not Christ. When Christ is not all in all to the body of Christ, it becomes an empty vessel. When the Lord Jesus is not preeminent in our lives we fail in our ministry. Individually and collectively we lose our testimony when Christ is not our focus – He must be all to those who are called by His name. He must be all in all to me. Spirit Guidance If a lighted lamp is not trimmed and cleaned daily.. it flickers and is extinguished. If the oil of the Spirit is not replenished day by day.. we become dry and unprofitable. If the nourishment of His Word is not partaken of consistently.. we lose our strength. If we do not arm ourselves daily for the spiritual battle we will be overcome, for it is the one who overcomes that the Lord seeks to sup with Him and honour. So what is this state of being overcome? – and each of them asked, ”Is it I Lord?” John 2:19 Worldly Wisdom It is the tragedy of spiritual weakness and decline, through neglect or rebellion. It is a blindness to the command of his Lord – an indifference to His Word. It is a return to a worldly wisdom – a deaf ear to the warning promptings of the Spirit. It is hearkening to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, the pride of life. It is a deliberate move or a careless attitude away from trust in Him to faith in self. Enemy of the Soul The enemy of the soul deliberately seeks to shipwreck God’s purposed plan: “For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought into bondage. 2Peter 2:19 And the seven-fold warning of the Spirit is this :- to him that overcometh.. So how must I overcome the world, the flesh and the satanic forces of evil? Is it searching out special knowledge? Seeking new doctrine? Applying religiosity? Spiritual Battle Heaven forbid!! God wants a company of believers to overcome in the spiritual battle. A remnant of believers who strip themselves of self and clothe themselves in Him. He is wanting a body of believers to live and work in the power of the Spirit. He wants a little flock, to take on themselves the burden of the Lord’s own interests. Unfinished Work Christ finished His saving work on the cross once for all, and we who are blood-bought rejoice evermore in this finished work – but Christ has an unfinished work that is ongoing today. Check out what Luke told Theophilus. He told of all the things Jesus began. He told of all the things which Jesus began to do and to teach, until He was taken Acts 1:1 Work of Christ That work of Christ has been entrusted to the church, individually and corporately, but too often the Church has fallen foul of the world, the flesh and the devil. The Church is in a state of undress and unreadiness for the return of the Lord. The Church, as His body, has become lukewarm towards their first love. Ears to Hear But Christ still stands and knocks and asks: If any man will hear… If any woman will hear… If any one will hear… Let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches… (See Revelation chapters 2 and 3) The Lord still seeks a body, however small, to burden themselves with His will. The Lord still seeks to complete the work He started through whosoever will. Work of Christ It must not be me that does the work but Christ working through me – are you willing to say ”not I but Christ worketh in me…?” Galatians 2:20 Praise the Lord that Christ’s work of redemption is complete – Hallelujah! We shout for joy with angels in heaven – “Hallelujah! It Is Finished..” But we must not forget that there is an ongoing work in the world today “Christ in you – Christ working through you” Willing Body While the Lord was on earth he worked in “a prepared Body” Hebrews 10:5 Now the Lord works from the Father’s throne, through a willing ‘Body” – Take my life and use me to do Your will, I pray Post navigation Previous Post Previous The Thread of Humility Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening, prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. ⏤ Psalm 32:8 God’s ways are behind the scenes, but He moves all the scenes which He is behind. ⏤ John Newton We must keep ourselves in Your hands, our Father, for if we were to fall out of those blessed hands, it would be into eternal ruin. In You, we live and move and have our being. We acknowledge our dependence on You and come to You tonight to surrender ourselves to You. Into Your hands, we commit our spirits, O Lord God of truth, for You have redeemed us. Where we have failed to live and act as Your redeemed ones—please forgive us. Bless what we have done. Sanctify our influence on others. May today's experiences enrich us, preparing us for a holier, more abundant life. Father, we want to learn the lessons You have for us. We are not in this world just to make a living—but to be in Your school. You are giving us new lessons to learn each day. You want to teach us patience, submission to Your will, trust when the way is dark, and faithfulness in all our duties. We are not always good learners. Sometimes we resist Your teaching. We do not always submit to Your will. We do not always trust when we cannot see the way. Forgive our dullness and slowness in learning, and help us to take all our lessons more sweetly in the future. Teach us to do Your will, to walk in Your ways, to please You in all things, and to grow into all spiritual beauty. We ask now for personal blessings on each member of our family. You know each one's particular needs. Grant us what will be the best blessing and favor. If any of us are careless, make us more careful. If any of us are in special danger of falling into temptation or making a mistake in a friendship—deliver us and bless us. We ask in Jesus' precious name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/27/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.