Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening, for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* FRIDAY 8TH MAY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* RESPONSE TO GRACE. *TOPIC:* FORGIVING OTHERS. *TEXT:* MATTHEW 6:12-15. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors; 13 And lead us not into temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.' Mat 13:19 [1Ch 29:11] [2Ch 20:6] 14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Mar 11:25 Col 3:13 [Mat 18:22] [Mat 18:35] [Eph 4:32] 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Mat 18:35 Jas 2:13 *TOPIC:* FORGIVING OTHERS. *THE MESSAGE:* Living in a fallen world as broken people, we are bound to offend others as we relate - at home, market, church and workplace. However, as people who have experienced God's forgiveness and liberation, we ought to forgive others. Our text warns us of the danger of unforgiveness. If we refuse to forgive others, God will not forgive us either. Those who refuse to forgive people who offend them are denying the fact that they are sinners and in need of forgiveness. We are pleased when we are forgiven, so it pleases others when we forgive them. This is a demonstration of God's grace in our relationships. Forgiveness may seem difficult, but it becomes easy when the Holy Spirit guides. If Gratia of Rwanda forgave and reconciled with the killer of her husband, you too can forgive, no matter the hurt. God's grace is always available. *REFLECTION:* Forgive because you have been forgiven. *PRAYER:* Father, I forgive all who have offended me. 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:* NEHEMIAH 5-7. ED.ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMay 8, 2026 by Editor The Prisoner of the Lord Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 Thanks be to God who always leads me on from place to place in the train of His triumph to celebrate His victory over the enemies of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 (Conybeare) Captive of Christ What an amazing conception of himself – was this label Paul adopted personally:- “The Prisoner of the Lord” – a Captive of Christ. Paul was not a reluctant prisoner nor was he press-ganged into service.. His was a life that willingly and cheerfully walked the way of the cross. He was not captive to jail or jailer; dungeon or detention; Caesar or Rome. His captivity was God’s foreseen and foreordained purpose and divine plan. His body may have been in chains, but his spirit was in heavenly places. He may have been under lock and key, but he boasted the truest liberty of all. For in all situations he lived and worked and had his being .. in the Spirit of God. Contented Captive Living in spirit and truth does not limit, but multiples spiritual effectiveness, and Paul was able to say in all situations:- “I am content..” even in incarceration. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Phil.4:11 Paul is the most astonishing example of a man that was utterly dependent on God, He is an example and sign that his life was not his own, but hid with Christ in God. Both his physical body and inner being depended on the quickening of the Spirit.. The Spirit of Life that raised Jesus from the dead, was Paul’s total dynamism. Typical Example This prisoner of the Lord had no life of his own –the sentence of death was on him. The enemy sought to destroy him at every step – but he was energised by the risen Lord. His life becomes the typical example.. of those prepared to be prisoners of God. Trials; tribulations; distresses and death will shadow all who follow this path. Indeed it seems that all whom the Lord uses greatly, must shadow this standard. Guiding Principles But there are guiding principles for all who willingly become – prisoner of Christ. And over and again Paul points out the dark and difficult way – is by death to self. So much has been written of Paul’s amazing intellect; powers and purposefulness. No-one but a man like Paul could have walked this painful path through life – yet Paul himself would vehemently argue that all his strength was drawn from above. Christ in Me He of all men would discriminate between man’s reason and God’s revelation. He of all disciples would distinguish between man’s reasoning and God’s wisdom. He of all apostles would cry out – it was not he that worked but Christ working in Him. He is the one that penned: I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” He is the one that wrote: It is not I that live but Christ that lives me.” He is the one that cried: if God be for me who can be against me.” Willing Captive God is no respecter of persons and He will work through all willing captives. The one that is prepared to adopt Paul’s attitude will be used mightily of God. Paul demonstrated through his life a total abandonment to the Lord. Revelation only came as human reason and self-reliance was unreservedly rejected. Abandoned to Him Paul established the only principle, upon which the prisoner of Christ can stand – complete and utter imprisonment and abandonment to the Lord Jesus and His will.. so that every word that is spoken – is as from Him.. so that every step taken is guided from above – so that every undertaking.. shall be out from Him and not of ourselves. Thy Will Be Done This is not the path for one that is fearful of the uncertain future. This is only for the one that is prepared to live each day in utter reliance upon Him, no matter what the circumstances – no matter how dark the way ahead. This is not the route for the one that is discouraged by mountainous problems. This is the course for one that is prepared to take God literally at His Word – no matter what storms are brewing – however hard the path may be. Personal Challenge God’s will; God’s plans and God’s purposes will be carried out to completion. If we are not willing to be His prisoner He will find other willing captives, He will enlist another one who will trust Him entirely and follow Him completely. But we must beware, lest the challenge thrown at Esther – is levelled at us, for who knows whether we have been called to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Post navigation Previous Post Previous Vanity of Vanities Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. EP.i. Evening Prayer Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: ⏤ Psalm 103:2 True prayer is a way of life, not just for use in cases of emergency. ⏤ Billy Graham O Lord, open our lips—and our mouths shall proclaim Your praise. We thank You for all Your abundant goodness. This has been a day of faithfulness and mercy. The heavens above have poured out their gentle influences upon us, filling our lives with the dew of Your grace. The earth beneath our feet has been filled with the fruits of Your love and thoughtfulness. We give You heartfelt thanks—for every good gift and perfect blessing comes from You. We thank You for our home and all it provides in comfort and blessing. We thank You for the friendships that fill our lives with joy. We also thank You for the blessings we don’t always recognize—those that come wrapped in trials. We know that each trial contains a gift of Your divine love. Help us to find the blessing even in the roughest situations. May we never miss any sign of Your love, even when it comes through pain or sorrow. We worship You as our God. Let no part of our soul be silent to You—may every part of our being give thanks to You, our gracious God. We entrust ourselves to Your care for the night. Watch over us and let no harm come to us. Purify our hearts, fill us with Your truth, and let Your Spirit enter us, making us more like You. Consecrate us to Your service. Do not hold our many sins against us—but grant us full forgiveness and cleansing. Give us such a measure of Your grace that we may live from now on to Your honor and glory. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/33/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.