Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. ED.ii. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SUNDAY 10TH MAY, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* RESPONSE TO GRACE. *TOPIC:* SUPPORTING OTHERS. *TEXT:* HEBREWS 10:23-25. 23. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25. not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. *TOPIC:* SUPPORTING OTHERS. *THE MESSAGE:* Faith in Jesus unites believers into one body. So, believers are obliged to support one another. This text encourages Christians to pursue mutual edification within the body of Christ. This is achieved by worshipping together, encouraging and helping one another. When we do this with sincerity of heart, our influence will span far and our impact is felt the more (cf. Eccl. 4:9-10). There are brothers and sisters who always come to fellowship with the same attire. Some manage just a meal a day. As a believer, you have to be intentional in supporting them. You can do this by giving them clothing, food, and special attention to the neglect. You can also encourage those who are morally and spiritually weak to participate in Christian fellowship. *REFLECTION:* Have you supported someone lately? *PRAYER:* Father, help me to always support the brethren, in Jesus' name. 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 11-12. ED.ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMay 10, 2026 by Editor A Life Example Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Calvary’s Victory The life-walk of Paul illustrates his relationship to his Lord, Jesus Christ. As he travelled from place to place, the pain and triumph of Calvary was evident. Initial prideful, bitter hatred of all who followed Jesus of Nazareth, was exchanged – replaced, with such a deep love of his Master, as reflected in his penmanship:- He expressed the true, magnificent depths to which God’s love, in Christ ascends. Love – suffers long and is kind; it isn’t arrogant. It is gentle; seemly; forgiving; gracious. What a testimony of a changed life – what a celebration of Calvary’s victory. Christ’s Life But Paul’s life-walk exemplified another aspect of the cross:– Christ living in him. He realized the insidious grip that Satan, the great adversary of Christ had on this world’s darkness. Paul recognised the shroud of darkness that curtained across the minds of men… preventing the light of the glorious gospel of truth shining down on a needy race. Satan’s Defeat Paul proclaimed the truth that the prince of this world was cast out and fully defeated – crushed at Calvary; stripped of power; an overcome enemy; vanquished forever. The price for sin:- paid in full. The power of sin:– broken forever. And yet this dreadful defeat for man’s deliverance was to be effected over time. Calvary’s victory was to be ratified through a small company who would stand firm. Shining Example Paul is one shining example of that small company, and the walk of Paul illustrates the spiritual battle that rages in the heavenlies:- a battle in which a small company is called out to stand firm. And Paul followed in the wake of a little band like – “these three men – Noah, Job, Daniel.” Ezekiel 14:14 Few Faithful Followers Paul led the way of the cross to all who are prepared to accept this challenge. Paul exemplified a faithful life engaged in the spiritual battle of all ages. Paul throughout His life envisioned the triumphal train of His Lord and Saviour:- a victorious, divinely appointed procession, with the defeated enemy displayed – a celebration of Man’s great victory accompanied by His few faithful followers – even a testimony of Christ’s great and mighty conquest at Calvary’s cross. Paul’s Perseverance Time and again it appeared, in Paul’s life, that the encounter ended disastrously:- Like at Philippi, Lystra, Ephesus – but the spirit of the apostle held firm. Paul held on through many bitter encounters, when he despaired even of life. Paul persevered through some of the most difficult times to befall any man. In a few short years he testified in many places that the cross is indeed triumphant. Paul had his eye on the victor’s crown. Christ Alone Paul demonstrated in brilliant technicolour and stroboscopic lighting how to live. Paul displayed through his life what our relationship to the Lord really should be. All Paul’s own self-designed programs and plans were discarded entirely. All Paul’s own scheming and strategies were scrapped and jettisoned – Paul depended to the last breath of his battered life, on Christ and Christ alone. Overcoming Victory A prisoner in chains, stripped of all the liberties and freedoms we so much cherish. A man battle-scared from pillar to post by a deluge of satanic oppression. A man willing to die for his Lord – a man equally prepared to live for Him as well. The apostle John in his later years shares this same truth: This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith in Christ. 1John 5:4 Triumphant Train Do you truly want to be a part of that great and exciting triumphant train..? a procession that will one day display that defeated enemy to the world..? Where to LIVE for our Lord – means to DIE to oneself? Are you really prepared to give up all to follow Him.. or are you only prepared to wet your toe in His ocean of opportunity? These FOUR Men In this world you will have tribulation .. just like these three men – Noah, Job and Daniel – just like these FOUR men – Noah, Job, Daniel and Paul, but be of good cheer – I have overcome the world.. John 16:33 Post navigation Previous Post Previous The Reason Why Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ⏤ John 14:27 Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God. ⏤ J.C. Ryle O Jesus, our Lord and Master, we come to You in the quiet of this evening. We remember how, after Your resurrection, You appeared in the midst of Your disciples when they were gathered together behind closed doors. You looked upon them with love and said, “Peace be with you.” Then You showed them Your hands with the nail marks and Your side with the wound from the spear. You breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Again, it is holy evening, O Jesus, and we are here, Your disciples, bowing at Your feet. Our lives are empty, needing a fresh filling of love from Your heart. Come into our midst and speak Your blessing of peace to us. Our minds are distracted by the cares of this world. We are afraid of life’s uncertainties, its disappointments, its burdens, and its losses. We need Your peace. Just as You calmed the winds and the waves, saying, “Peace, be still,” speak to our hearts tonight and bring peace. As You showed Your hands and side to Your disciples, proving to them that You were indeed risen from the dead, show us Your hands and side tonight. As we look at these wounds, may we remember that You died on the cross for our redemption. We also remember that You are risen from the dead and alive to be our Savior and Friend, our Intercessor in Heaven. As You breathed on Your disciples and gave them the Holy Spirit, may You also breathe on us as we bow at Your feet. We ask all this in Your name. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/35/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.