✝️ THE GOSPEL FROM CALVARY 📅 Monday, 17th August, 2026 🚨 CONTEND FOR THE FAITH! ✝️🔥 📜 TEXT: JUDE 1:1–25 📜 🔑📖 KEY VERSE: «“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” — Jude 1:3 (KJV)» The Christian faith is precious, powerful, and worth defending. In his short but powerful letter, Jude warned believers about false teachers and ungodly influences that had entered among God's people. Jude's message is simple but urgent: DO NOT GIVE UP THE FAITH! 🔥 We live in a world where truth is often questioned, biblical values are increasingly challenged, and many voices compete for our attention. But the believer is called to remain rooted in God's Word and to earnestly contend for the faith. 🔥 THREE LESSONS FROM JUDE 1️⃣ CONTEND FOR THE FAITH. 🛡️📖 Jude 1:3 says: «“...earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”» To contend for the faith does not mean fighting people. It means standing firmly for the truth of God's Word. Don't abandon biblical truth because it is unpopular. Don't compromise your convictions because of pressure. Don't change God's standards simply because society has changed. Stand for Christ. Stand for truth. Stand for the Gospel. ✝️🔥 2️⃣ BEWARE OF UNGODLY INFLUENCES. ⚠️ Jude warned that certain ungodly people had secretly entered among the believers. Their presence was dangerous because they could influence others away from the truth. This teaches us that not every teaching, philosophy, lifestyle, or spiritual message should be accepted without examination. 📖 Test what you hear against Scripture. 🙏🏽 Ask God for discernment. 👀 Watch the influences around you. ❤️‍🔥 Protect your relationship with Christ. Be careful what you allow to shape your thinking. 3️⃣ BUILD YOURSELF UP SPIRITUALLY. 🏗️🔥 Jude 1:20–21 gives believers a powerful instruction: «“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God...”» Notice the progression: 📖 Build yourself on the faith. 🙏🏽 Pray in the Holy Ghost. ❤️ Keep yourself in God's love. 👑 Look for the mercy of Jesus Christ unto eternal life. A strong Christian life does not happen accidentally. You must intentionally develop your relationship with God. Pray. Study the Word. Worship. Obey God. Stay connected to Christ. 🛡️ DON'T COMPROMISE YOUR FAITH The pressure to compromise can come from many directions. Friends may pressure you. Society may pressure you. Relationships may pressure you. Entertainment may pressure you. Even people who claim to know God may pressure you. But remember: Your faith is more valuable than acceptance from people. Never exchange eternal truth for temporary popularity. Never exchange holiness for pleasure. Never exchange your relationship with Christ for worldly approval. ❤️‍🔥 HAVE MERCY ON THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING Jude does not only tell believers to defend the faith; he also teaches us how to respond to people who are struggling. Jude 1:22 says: «“And of some have compassion, making a difference.”» There are people who need correction, but they also need compassion. There are people who have wandered, but they can still be restored. There are people who are confused, but God can use you to lead them back to truth. Therefore, stand firmly for truth while showing the love of Christ. ❤️‍🩹✝️ 🔥 KEEP YOURSELF IN THE LOVE OF GOD Jude 1:21 says: «“Keep yourselves in the love of God...”» This does not mean that God's love is weak or that we must earn His love. It is a call to remain in fellowship and obedience to Him. Don't allow sin to become your lifestyle. Don't allow bitterness to occupy your heart. Don't allow worldly desires to take the place of Christ. Stay close to Jesus. 👑 GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU The letter of Jude ends with one of the most beautiful declarations of God's power: «“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy...” — Jude 1:24» What a powerful assurance! We are called to contend. We are called to watch. We are called to pray. We are called to remain faithful. But ultimately, God is the One who keeps us. 🙏🏽🔥 When you feel weak, He can strengthen you. When you are tempted, He can help you. When you are discouraged, He can restore you. When you are struggling, He can keep you from falling. ✍🏽 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A believer who knows the value of the Gospel will stand firmly for the truth, walk faithfully with Christ, and never trade eternal truth for temporary approval. 🔥✝️ 🙏🏽 PRAYER Heavenly Father, Thank You for the precious gift of salvation and for the faith You have entrusted to us. Give me grace to earnestly contend for the faith. Help me to recognize false teachings and ungodly influences. Give me spiritual discernment to know what is true and courage to stand for Your Word. Build me up in my most holy faith. Teach me to pray consistently and keep me in Your love. Help me to show compassion to those who are struggling and to point them back to Jesus. Lord, keep me from falling. Preserve my faith, strengthen my walk, and help me remain faithful until the end. To You be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, both now and forever. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏🏽🔥 📜 THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 73–75 📖 ✝️ THE CALVARY MINISTRY ONLINE Birthright is Evangelism

UPCOMING JUDGMENT The judgment spoken by Jude is written to people who know the path they are walking. It is the path of salvation, a path many have known and refused to follow. They were was prophesied by Enoch those ancient times. From the beginning of the chapter, Jude describes people whose intentions differ from God's intentions for His people. Everyone will be judged, as today's Word states. Many will fall into the same condemnation as the godless. Many will be judged for their words spoken against Him. Lesson Knowing how to live according to God's will is the best thing a person can do. This means knowing God's will for your life. Let us pray. Dear Lord, Your Word says we will be judged and fall into condemnation for failing to obey what You have commanded. Judgment falls on every man who has knowledge of something. We now have knowledge of You, Christ, and Your leadership. Help us uphold Your teaching so we may avoid judgment, in Jesus Christ's name. #Amen

The Book of Jude verse 11-13 Yes I found this one very important to mention because we can see its sprinkles and actions being applied in the world of Christians today. These things were recorded but not many have gained a heart of wisdom after hearing them. He describes the sorrow that met with 1.Cain because of allowing his flesh to control him, his jealousy led him to kill his brother Abel. 2.Balaam because of his greed he refused to obey God's voice. As the Word says their God is their stomach, he literally used his spiritual influence not to give God Glory but for personal influence. 3.Korah rebelled against God's-given authority. Yes he challenged the authority God had established through Moses and Aaron by rebelling and refusing God’s order.. How many can we see behaving like Cain , Balaam, and Korakh. yes they are many.. Warning About Them -.These are considered as the most dangerous people especially to dine with during fellowship meals . Yes they are called dangerous reefs that can shipwreck someone. -. You can imagine of shepherds who don't care for their flocks but only care about themselves. Yes they allow their flocks to be preyed to by the wolves when you see one watchful.. -.Every man is expectant and so it is for the children who are born of the spirit. They are expected to deliver what they have been sent.. Today we are being warned of them who are like clouds blowing over the land without giving any rain. -.Indeed the Word says they shall be known by their fruits... Yes this is a reminder of their description again that yes they are there like trees in autumn that are doubly dead bearing nor fruits and because they are spiritually barren. What they are good at. =.As wild waves their lives are unstable, rebellious, and full of shame. =.As wandering stars they are misleading and without direction, leading others away from truth. =. As the blackest darkness their rebellion ultimately leads to God’s judgment. What To know God constantly warns us of such because in a lifetime they appear. We are living in a times where people are so reluctant to believe God's warnings. We tend to take everything like it's a story. But today I will ask you to look around, your spaces of God in nations, counties , states, communities be on guard so that you can avoid meeting up with this dangerous reed that is capable of shipwrecking you. Remember anything can be shipwrecked starting from your calling, marriage, families, business, children anything can. Prayer Father Lord, thank you for every Word you have revealed. We are conscious of every warning written in your Holy Word. We pray we will not be found amongst these but we be found amongst them that follows thee dearly. Help us to fear and listen to what the spirit says. Also remember Mercy in Jesus Christ name we pray 🙏. #Amen

My people are destroyed due to lack of knowledge. Knowledge is very important Because in our normal nature nobody can corrupt or erase knowledge. The greatest enemy of knowledge is ignorance. Assuming that it doesn't exist is the highest level of disobedience we can witness today. Today Jude 1:10 identifies a pattern led by ignorance. He describes these people with what they do which ends up destroying them... Yes they slander what they have not sought to understand. What they do understand is confined to natural instinct. This instinct-driven behavior places them on the level of irrational animals. The end result of this pattern is self-inflicted destruction. Hope you aren't described here. To take home we are in seasons of life when people are courageously slandering what they don't know. This has led many to fall in disbelief which is very sad. Prayer, Lord we acknowledge that your Word is the guidance to all who seek understanding concerning anything here on earth and in heaven. Yes Lord we pray asking the helper the Holy Spirit to always remind us of everything we need to understand before we even think of slander. Help us God so that we don't end up destroying ourselves, I'm Jesus Christ name.. #Amen

When we look closely at the Bible, we come to understand a profound truth about Satan. God cannot forgive him—not because God is not merciful, but because Satan’s rebellious decision was deliberate, permanent, and without repentance. Humanity is given an opportunity for grace and salvation; but the fallen angels deliberately chose to reject God and never turned back from that decision. Satan was originally created as a perfect angel—full of beauty, wisdom, and light. But pride arose in his heart. Isaiah 14:12–15 describes his ambitious rebellion. He said in his heart, “I will ascend to heaven… I will make myself like the Most High.” But he was cast down into the depths of darkness and separated from God’s presence. Ezekiel 28 also illustrates this—that even being created perfect is not enough to protect someone from the corruption of pride. The Bible clearly tells us that his end is eternal. Matthew 25:41 says that God has prepared eternal fire for Satan and his angels. Revelation 20:10 says that they will be tormented forever and ever. This is not revenge—it is the righteous consequence of a choice they made willingly and irrevocably. According to God’s plan, salvation is offered to humanity. Hebrews 2:16 reminds us that Jesus came to save the descendants of Abraham, not angels. Jude 1:6 tells us about the fallen angels, saying that they have been kept in bondage for judgment on the great day. Even today, Satan continues to oppose God. He deceives people and tempts them, and there is no sign of repentance in him. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us to be watchful and alert because of him, while Revelation 12:9 reminds us of his continual deception. From all of this, we learn a serious yet comforting truth: God’s mercy is real, but He respects the choices we make. Satan’s rebellion shows us the seriousness of turning away from God; but at the same time, it reveals the depth of God’s grace toward humanity. God’s plan is unshakable, His judgment is perfect, and His love never ends—and for those who repent and put their trust in Him, His grace is always available.

The Word of the Lord stands as a reminder, an altar call and also a guidance so that our hearts may gain wisdom. Jude 1;8 is loud on what happens when we depart from our places of worship. We can see how our visions make us fall out of Place. Yes we entangle ourselves with all kinds of sins and then defile our own bodies.. When such an account takes root , then we find rebellion developing from within our hearts. We despise God's authority, and more sadly we insult celestial beings.. Everyone can imagine the guts in one's hearts to dare insult celestial beings. The Word of the Lord stands as a reminder, an altar call and also a guidance so that our hearts may gain wisdom. Jude 1;8 is loud on what happens when we depart from our places of worship. We can see how our visions make us fall out of Place. Yes we entangle ourselves with all kinds of sins and then defile our own bodies.. When such an account takes root , then we find rebellion developing from within our hearts. We despise God's authority, and more sadly we insult celestial beings.. Everyone can imagine the guts in one's hearts to dare insult celestial beings. That's a very great fall. But in the real sense that's what's entangled in our hearts, Yes that's who we are.... We have a careless attitude which is found in the heart of a lawless man. How Far Has Your Vision Taken You? Many have these visions, yes that have turned them into lawless human beings.. We can try to justify ourselves but this one stands true. Let's us pray. Dear Lord, we believe that your Word is trur. Yes and Amen. It always comes to pass. Now that we are here, helps us evaluate our hearts and realize how far we have fallen. Let our Falls grieve us leading us to repentance rather than making us stubborn. What we think we have right over and it's sinful and against your Word , Lord take it away. Then Lord help us repent in Jesus Christ name we pray. #Amen

We are living in days when people are deliberately rejecting the truth. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah stands behaviour is derived from the Book of Romans 1;18-32 is a perfect Word definition that defines the disobedience we can see now. Sodom and Gomorrah stand as a warning that deliberate rebellion against God's standards has consequences. God's grace is not a license to continue in sin. Jude calls us to holiness, repentance, and reverence for God's judgment Prayer Dear Lord, grant our hearts ears to listen and by this grace in which we have been saved to obey your Word in Christ Jesus name we pray.. #Amen

Jude 1:22-23 NLT [22] And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. [23] Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. 👍🙏❤️🔥

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* UNEQUALLY YOKED. *TEXT:* 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-18. 14 Stop becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? What fellowship can light have with darkness? Deu 7:2 1Sa 5:1-2 1Ki 8:21 1Co 5:9 1Co 10:21 Eph 5:11 15 What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what do a believer and an unbeliever have in common? 16 What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: “I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Exo 29:45 Lev 26:11 Eze 37:26 1Co 3:16 1Co 6:19 1Co 10:7 1Co 10:14 Eph 2:21 Heb 3:6 1Pe 2:5 [Zec 2:10] 17 Therefore, “Get away from them and separate yourselves from them,” declares the Lord, “and don’t touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you. Isa 52:11 Rev 18:4 [Lev 5:2] 18 I will be your Father, and you will be My sons and daughters,” declares the Lord Almighty. Jer 31:1 *TOPIC:* UNEQUALLY YOKED. *THE MESSAGE:* Christians are not of the world, yet the world remains the sphere in which we bear witness. Today's text issues a strong admonition against forming binding partnerships with unbelievers, especially in ways that compromise one's faith and moral integrity. Unequal alliances can hinder spiritual progress and cause destruction. The incompatibility between righteousness and wickedness, light and darkness, Christ and Belial emphasize that intimacy with those who oppose or disregard God leads to spiritual conflict and moral compromise. Sadly, many youths today befriend unbelievers, leading to marriage with the hope of converting them to faith in Christ. Navigating through this route is compromising your identity in Christ. No matter how attractive an unbeliever may be, do not marry him/her. *REFLECTION:* Unequal yoking ruins destiny. *PRAYER:* Father, help me to shun ungodly relationshis, in Jesus' name. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* 2 TIMOTHY 2:21. "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JEREMIAH 21-25. ED.ii. SAVED THROUGH THE FLAMES "Save others by snatching them from the fire." - Jude 1:23 Imagine you are on a boat, you are sailing and suddenly there is a fire on the boat. The fire gets closer and you run to the back of the boat. You cannot go anywhere, and you feel like the fire is burning all over your hands. Then suddenly there is a lifeboat behind you with only one spot free for you. This is like getting saved through the flames; as firewood being taken from the fire. Be happy when your body is saved through the flames. But what about your soul? Many people are saved through the flames when it concerns their souls. There are people who accept Jesus, live according to God's commandments, faithfully attend church and at the end of their life they peacefully take their last breath. Such person gently slips into heaven. Another person, however, lives carelessly, does all God has forbidden and does not think of God nor His commandment. This person is so far away from God and you cannot believe that he would ever give his life to Christ. But then suddenly you hear that he had accepted Jesus just before he died. This is what being saved through the flames means. Perhaps you are detached from God and isolated from church. Or maybe you still go to church, but not because you are a Christian or want to become one. It may be that you are only going to please someone else. Or you go because you like the music or the preaching or there is a nice girl or boy in church... But still, you hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. When people hear the Word of God, it reaches their heart and when they open their heart, the Lord Jesus says: 'I will come in.' These people will be saved through the flames if at some point in time they open their hearts to Jesus. I am glad that God saves people through the flames. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. 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.

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* UNEQUALLY YOKED. *TEXT:* 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-18. 14 Stop becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? What fellowship can light have with darkness? Deu 7:2 1Sa 5:1-2 1Ki 8:21 1Co 5:9 1Co 10:21 Eph 5:11 15 What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what do a believer and an unbeliever have in common? 16 What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: “I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Exo 29:45 Lev 26:11 Eze 37:26 1Co 3:16 1Co 6:19 1Co 10:7 1Co 10:14 Eph 2:21 Heb 3:6 1Pe 2:5 [Zec 2:10] 17 Therefore, “Get away from them and separate yourselves from them,” declares the Lord, “and don’t touch anything unclean. Then I will welcome you. Isa 52:11 Rev 18:4 [Lev 5:2] 18 I will be your Father, and you will be My sons and daughters,” declares the Lord Almighty. Jer 31:1 *TOPIC:* UNEQUALLY YOKED. *THE MESSAGE:* Christians are not of the world, yet the world remains the sphere in which we bear witness. Today's text issues a strong admonition against forming binding partnerships with unbelievers, especially in ways that compromise one's faith and moral integrity. Unequal alliances can hinder spiritual progress and cause destruction. The incompatibility between righteousness and wickedness, light and darkness, Christ and Belial emphasize that intimacy with those who oppose or disregard God leads to spiritual conflict and moral compromise. Sadly, many youths today befriend unbelievers, leading to marriage with the hope of converting them to faith in Christ. Navigating through this route is compromising your identity in Christ. No matter how attractive an unbeliever may be, do not marry him/her. *REFLECTION:* Unequal yoking ruins destiny. *PRAYER:* Father, help me to shun ungodly relationshis, in Jesus' name. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* 2 TIMOTHY 2:21. "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JEREMIAH 21-25. ED.ii. SAVED THROUGH THE FLAMES "Save others by snatching them from the fire." - Jude 1:23 Imagine you are on a boat, you are sailing and suddenly there is a fire on the boat. The fire gets closer and you run to the back of the boat. You cannot go anywhere, and you feel like the fire is burning all over your hands. Then suddenly there is a lifeboat behind you with only one spot free for you. This is like getting saved through the flames; as firewood being taken from the fire. Be happy when your body is saved through the flames. But what about your soul? Many people are saved through the flames when it concerns their souls. There are people who accept Jesus, live according to God's commandments, faithfully attend church and at the end of their life they peacefully take their last breath. Such person gently slips into heaven. Another person, however, lives carelessly, does all God has forbidden and does not think of God nor His commandment. This person is so far away from God and you cannot believe that he would ever give his life to Christ. But then suddenly you hear that he had accepted Jesus just before he died. This is what being saved through the flames means. Perhaps you are detached from God and isolated from church. Or maybe you still go to church, but not because you are a Christian or want to become one. It may be that you are only going to please someone else. Or you go because you like the music or the preaching or there is a nice girl or boy in church... But still, you hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. When people hear the Word of God, it reaches their heart and when they open their heart, the Lord Jesus says: 'I will come in.' These people will be saved through the flames if at some point in time they open their hearts to Jesus. I am glad that God saves people through the flames. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. 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.