Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* THURSDAY, 18TH JUNE, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* EXAMPLES OF GOD'S AMAZING GRACE. *TOPIC:* BARTIMAEUS. *TEXT:* MARK 10:46-52. 46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus, His disciples, and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (that is, the son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road. Mat 20:29 Luk 18:35 47 When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was there, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many people sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 So Jesus stopped and said, “Call him!” So they called the blind man and told him, “Have courage! Get up. He’s calling you.” 50 He threw off his coat, jumped up, and went to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus asked him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man told Him, “Rabbouni, I want to see again.” 52 Jesus told him, “Go. Your faith has made you well.” At once the man could see again, and he began to follow Jesus down the road. Mat 9:22 Mar 5:34. *TOPIC:* BARTIMAEUS. *THE MESSAGE:* Physical impairment or disability can limit a person, but it cannot impede the Grace of God from reaching them. In this text, the blind Bartimeus sat at the roadside, begging. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he shouted for mercy. When rebuked, he cried the more. Then Jesus stopped for the 'insignificant' beggar and asked what He could do for him. Bartimeus asked for his sight, and he got it. Jesus lifted Bartimeus' veil of blindness, and he followed Him. Many people are spiritually blinded by sin and are stuck in life. The Grace that restored and transformed Bartimeus is available. Ask Jesus to remove what is hindering you from seeing and following Him. He is willing and able. Do not delay. *REFLECTION:* Spiritual blindness is a limitation. *PRAYER:* Lord Jesus, heal my spiritual blindness. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* JOHN 1:16. "From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* PSALM 90- 97. ED.ii. Resurrect your dream Friday 19th June 2026 'For God does speak...in a dream.' Job 33:14-15 NIV God is the giver of dreams. 'For God does speak...in a dream, in a vision...when deep sleep falls on people' (Job 33:14-15 NIV). If you want the rest of your life to be fulfilled and inspired, take your dream out the closet and blow the dust off. It's easy to get caught up in the 'have tos' of life - working; caring for children, spouses and ageing parents; taking care of homes, etc. But you must believe that you can resurrect your life and your dreams and believe you have the ability to tap into the enthusiasm you once felt for life. You must have the courage to face the disappointments of the past, take a good look at how you got off the path and see where you are headed. Then you have to silence the voice in your head that says: 'This is all there is. Who are you to want more from life? You can't do it; it's too late for you.' We give up on our dreams because we think that's what grown-ups are supposed to do. But as we mature, we realise that reaching for our dreams is what makes us feel alive. The truth is that with love, prayer and great attention, your dream, like Lazarus, can be resurrected (see John 11:43). The secret of recapturing dreams is to enjoy the pursuit of the dream rather than focus on the outcome. Achievement in this case is not about position, fame or financial compensation, but about doing what you love. That's what Jesus promised: 'I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full' (John 10:10 NIV). 2. Evening Prayer for today. MP.i. Evening Prayer But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ⏤ Philippians 4:19 When we work, we work; but when we pray, God works. ⏤ Hudson Taylor Our Father, we beseech You to hear us tonight and to bless us. We have few requests to make. We would rather leave You to bless us in whatever way Your divine wisdom may choose. We do not know what is best for us. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. We often wish for things which would not be real blessings to us. We cannot tell what would be the effect of our having them. Oft-times denial of our requests is a better blessing than the granting of them would be. So we put ourselves into Your hand and ask for Your blessing—whatever will bless us the most really and the most deeply. We beseech You for spiritual good, rather than for temporal favors. The things of this earth are but for a day—and then they are gone. May You give us hunger and desire for things that will last forever. We ask for wisdom, for holiness, for truth, for Christlikeness. You have promised that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled. Give us hunger for righteousness—and thirst for divine grace. Then we shall be satisfied, and what we receive we shall keep forever. While the night is over us, keep us from all harm and danger. We cannot keep ourselves. We are weak and foolish—and the enemies about us are strong and cunning. We cast ourselves upon You, sure that You will shelter us. Let no plague come near our dwelling. May Your angels encamp around our home. May the night bring us rich blessing—sleep and renewal, calmness and quietness. Spread over us Your wings of love. And may grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with us all forever. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/74/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.