Hello, I would like to share with you the message from 1 August 2026 from “The Good Seed” daily calendar. Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear … (1 Peter 3:15) Always ready When the faithful astrophysicist whom we read about yesterday lay in the hospital with severe heart problems, he had an opportunity to confess the Lord Jesus. Five pastors visited him. Four of them doubted the credibility of the Word of God. After investigation, he discovered that their disbelief was based on science.  So, he asked, “Have you ever talked to a believing scientist about this?” – “No,” was the answer, “there is no such person!” – “But you are talking to a scientist who is a believer in Christ,” replied the astrophysicist.  God has entrusted the testimony about the Saviour to human beings and not to the angels. As those who have experienced salvation ourselves, we should bear witness to the Saviour Jesus Christ. Sometimes He expects a confession from us when we least expect it. That’s why Peter urges us in today’s verse to always be ready to give an account of our relationship with Christ. Occasionally, in everyday life, an opportunity arises to testify in a friendly and respectful way about our faith in the Lord Jesus.  Peter knew that because of this we may be despised or even laughed at. He encourages us to remain steadfast witnesses despite these sufferings:  “If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you …” (1 Peter 4:14). Today’s reading: Joshua 8:1-13 – 1 Corinthians 6:12-20