DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, THURSDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: TITUS 2:11-14
11. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 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, 13. while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14. who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
TOPIC: GOD'S GRACE TRANSFORMS
For a sinner to stand right before God, implies that a radical transformation has taken place. Paul reminds believers that the grace of God that brings salvation through Christ teaches them to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives without taint in a corrupt world. Sure, one cannot truly claim to have received the saving grace without also accepting the power to say no to sin and yes to godliness. Apostle Paul was a fierce persecutor of the church but he was transformed when he encountered Jesus. In the same way, people ought to testify to your transformation. Were you a drunkard, thief, prostitute or cultist? You cannot continue that way after accepting Jesus Christ. Yield to Christ completely!
REFLECTION: Believers are transformed to live holy.
PRAYER: Father, help me to live a transformed life always. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, WEDNESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-26
21. But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24. and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26. he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
TOPIC: GOD'S GRACE JUSTIFIES
To be justified means to be declared righteous before God. While the Law exposes sin, righteousness is not based on obeying it. The Old Testament itself looked forward to salvation through Christ. This righteousness of God is revealed in Jesus' death and resurrection, offering redemption and justification to sinners. Therefore, as the divine judge, God looks on those who are in Jesus and declares them "guilty as charged, but pardoned and accepted!" The acquitted sinner now stands right before God. What is your present status before God? There is no justification outside of Christ. All other faiths are futile. Do not ignore God's grace and continue to walk in condemnable ways. Think about this!
TEXT: PSALM 103:8-14. 8. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10. he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12. as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14. for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.
MESSAGE: The Psalmist is celebrating the Lord’s abundant goodness and love for His people despite their wilful sinning. What a gracious God! He is merciful and gracious, showing immeasurable and unquantifiable love and forgiveness to sinners who deserve condemnation. His compassion surpasses the one a father shows to his children. Are you trapped or in bondage of any kind that you think there is no remedy? Do not give up and stop lamenting. No matter how far and wide your transgression has separated you from God; He is gracious and capable of delivering you. All you need is to fear Him and believe in Jesus, through whom forgiveness is received (Jn. 1:12).
REFLECTION: God does not keep his anger forever.
PRAYER: Father, be merciful to me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, MONDAY, 9TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:4-9
4. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5. made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7. in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9. not by works, so that no one can boast.
TOPIC: SAVED BY GRACE
Today's text reveals that even when we were dead in transgression, the love and mercy of God made us alive in Christ, raised us with him and gave us a place in him in the heavenly realms. Thus, our salvation from God's wrath, which we had incurred by our sinfulness, is by His grace and kindness through faith, void of works. Some people think their religious activities and hard work such as: giving and continuous service in the church will save them. Others claim that they have never engaged in any obvious sin, so they do not need Christ. Living a moral life is good; one must know that the sinful nature is inherent in him. You have to admit, confess and receive forgiveness. Do not tarry in sin while Christ is accessible.
REFLECTION: No amount of good work can save a sinner.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for extending your grace to me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, SUNDAY, 8TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 5:6-11
6. You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10. For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11. Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
TOPIC: CHRIST DIED FOR SINNERS
A sinner is a person who is guilty of wrong. Sin makes us God's enemies and separates us from him. The consequence is eternal damnation. Amazingly, while we were powerless and ungodly, Christ died for us. This is a demonstration of God's love, to justify us through the blood of Jesus and to reconcile us to him; thereby putting to an end the power of sin and giving us access to eternal life. Christ's love is grounded in God's gift of grace. Hence, believers are saved through the life and work of Christ. Brethren, know that justification is only received through faith in Christ. Do not put confidence in the flesh and miss the salvation Christ offers.
REFLECTION: The death of Christ wrought us salvation.
PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for dying to save me. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, SATURDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: PSALM 51:5-10
5. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. 7. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. 8. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. 9. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. 10. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
TOPIC: THE WAY OUT
We read yesterday that sinners are objects of God's wrath. Today's text provides the way out. Sin is inherent in human beings right from conception. David acknowledged his fallen state, recognising that his sin is not just an isolated act but part of humanity's condition. He acted contrary to what God desired of him. He acknowledged and confessed his sin and God had mercy on him. God pardons sin, purifies, heals the broken spirit, restores joy and transforms those who repent of their sin. What a radical and divine work of renewal! Are you a slave to sin? There is a way out. Do not lament in guilt but be bold to repent and seek forgiveness (read Prov. 28:13). Jesus' arms are opened and ready to welcome you!
REFLECTION: God shows compassion to the repentant.
PRAYER: Father, have mercy on me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, FRIDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:1-3
1. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2. in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
TOPIC: DEAD IN SIN
The term, 'dead in sin' refers to the spiritual state of a person who is separated from God. Moral and spiritual blindness implies a life dominated by sinful desires and unable to comprehend God's truth. Sin breaks the relationship between humanity and God, leaving people spiritually alienated (cf. Isa. 59:2). A sinner always gratifies the cravings of the sinful nature and follows its desires. In this state of transgressions, the sinner listens to the dictates of Satan and cannot on his own respond to God's call or live according to his will. This makes him an object of God's wrath. Are you dead in sin? Do not give the enemy a foothold to rule over you. Jesus is accessible to redeem you from the bondage of sin. Come to him in repentance while there is still time.
REFLECTION: Sinners are objects of God's wrath.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, redeem my soul from death. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, THURSDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-15
12. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned— 13. To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come. 15. But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
TOPIC: THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
We learnt yesterday that God punishes sin. Today's text buttresses the consequences of sin. The sin Adam committed brought about spiritual death upon his descendants, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command. Those who do not repent but choose to remain in the pleasure of sin will suffer the consequence of eternal damnation and separation from God. However, God is loving, compassionate and gracious to mankind. This special gift overflows to all who believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Sadly, some claim to be morally upright and so they think they do not need Jesus. Be reminded, the consequences of sin are still hanging on them. Unless and until you accept Jesus as your Saviour, you will surely perish.
REFLECTION: The consequence of sin is eternal damnation.
PRAYER: Father, I confess my sin. Help me in Jesus' name. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, WEDNESDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: GENESIS 6:5-7
5. The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. 6. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. 7. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.”
TOPIC: SIN GRIEVES GOD
Today's text explains depravity of man. Ever since the fall of Adam, mankind continues to invent more ways of doing evil. God saw how great and terrible human sin has become. He was grieved and resolved to wipe mankind from the face of the earth. Sadly, the entire creation under man's corrupt rule was affected and shared in the judgement. Today, many are still under the bondage of sin: killing of innocent people, abortion, adultery, same-sex marriage, lying, gossip, hatred, slander and so on. God is still grieved with such people. Be warned, God has not changed his standard and at the appointed time he will visit sin in his wrath. Repent, and avoid the consequences upon you and your children.
REFLECTION: No sin goes unpunished.
PRAYER: Lord, I repent of my sins of commission and omission. Amen.
DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, TUESDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 7:18-20
18. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
TOPIC: STRUGGLING WITH SIN
Yesterday, we learned that the heart of a person is corrupt when sin takes root in it. In this text, Apostle Paul explains how he struggled with sin. He desired to do what was right but sin hindered it. The outcome of sin is always detestable. It does not allow one to do what pleases God. The struggle with sin does not mean that no goodness exists in a Christian. This further means that Christians are not immune to sin. It is not surprising to see some spiritual leaders and dedicated members becoming victims of sexual sins, corruption, embezzlement and so on. Like Paul, you need to rely on the grace of Christ to help you overcome your struggles against sin. Which sin are you struggling with? Do not give in to it. Confess and seek God always (v. 25).
REFLECTION: Your effort with sin will fail you.
PRAYER: Lord, deliver me from the grip of sin. Amen.
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, THURSDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: TITUS 2:11-14
11. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
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,
13. while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
14. who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
TOPIC: GOD'S GRACE TRANSFORMS
For a sinner to stand right before God, implies that a radical transformation has taken place. Paul reminds believers that the grace of God that brings salvation through Christ teaches them to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives without taint in a corrupt world. Sure, one cannot truly claim to have received the saving grace without also accepting the power to say no to sin and yes to godliness. Apostle Paul was a fierce persecutor of the church but he was transformed when he encountered Jesus. In the same way, people ought to testify to your transformation. Were you a drunkard, thief, prostitute or cultist? You cannot continue that way after accepting Jesus Christ. Yield to Christ completely!
REFLECTION: Believers are transformed to live holy.
PRAYER: Father, help me to live a transformed life always. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 27-28
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, WEDNESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-26
21. But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.
22. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
23. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24. and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
25. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—
26. he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
TOPIC: GOD'S GRACE JUSTIFIES
To be justified means to be declared righteous before God. While the Law exposes sin, righteousness is not based on obeying it. The Old Testament itself looked forward to salvation through Christ. This righteousness of God is revealed in Jesus' death and resurrection, offering redemption and justification to sinners. Therefore, as the divine judge, God looks on those who are in Jesus and declares them "guilty as charged, but pardoned and accepted!" The acquitted sinner now stands right before God. What is your present status before God? There is no justification outside of Christ. All other faiths are futile. Do not ignore God's grace and continue to walk in condemnable ways. Think about this!
REFLECTION: You are justified through Jesus.
PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for justifying me. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 25-26
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TUESDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER, 2026.
TOPIC: THE LORD IS GRACIOUS.
TEXT: PSALM 103:8-14.
8. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
9. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever;
10. he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.
11. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;
12. as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
13. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
14. for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.
MESSAGE:
The Psalmist is celebrating the Lord’s abundant goodness and love for His people despite their wilful sinning. What a gracious God! He is merciful and gracious, showing immeasurable and unquantifiable love and forgiveness to sinners who deserve condemnation. His compassion surpasses the one a father shows to his children. Are you trapped or in bondage of any kind that you think there is no remedy? Do not give up and stop lamenting. No matter how far and wide your transgression has separated you from God; He is gracious and capable of delivering you. All you need is to fear Him and believe in Jesus, through whom forgiveness is received (Jn. 1:12).
REFLECTION:
God does not keep his anger forever.
PRAYER:
Father, be merciful to me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN: ACTS 23-24.
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, MONDAY, 9TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:4-9
4. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
5. made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
6. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
7. in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
8. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
9. not by works, so that no one can boast.
TOPIC: SAVED BY GRACE
Today's text reveals that even when we were dead in transgression, the love and mercy of God made us alive in Christ, raised us with him and gave us a place in him in the heavenly realms. Thus, our salvation from God's wrath, which we had incurred by our sinfulness, is by His grace and kindness through faith, void of works. Some people think their religious activities and hard work such as: giving and continuous service in the church will save them. Others claim that they have never engaged in any obvious sin, so they do not need Christ. Living a moral life is good; one must know that the sinful nature is inherent in him. You have to admit, confess and receive forgiveness. Do not tarry in sin while Christ is accessible.
REFLECTION: No amount of good work can save a sinner.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for extending your grace to me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 21-22
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, SUNDAY, 8TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 5:6-11
6. You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
7. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.
8. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!
10. For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
11. Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
TOPIC: CHRIST DIED FOR SINNERS
A sinner is a person who is guilty of wrong. Sin makes us God's enemies and separates us from him. The consequence is eternal damnation. Amazingly, while we were powerless and ungodly, Christ died for us. This is a demonstration of God's love, to justify us through the blood of Jesus and to reconcile us to him; thereby putting to an end the power of sin and giving us access to eternal life. Christ's love is grounded in God's gift of grace. Hence, believers are saved through the life and work of Christ. Brethren, know that justification is only received through faith in Christ. Do not put confidence in the flesh and miss the salvation Christ offers.
REFLECTION: The death of Christ wrought us salvation.
PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for dying to save me. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 19-20
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, SATURDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: PSALM 51:5-10
5. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
7. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
9. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.
10. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
TOPIC: THE WAY OUT
We read yesterday that sinners are objects of God's wrath. Today's text provides the way out. Sin is inherent in human beings right from conception. David acknowledged his fallen state, recognising that his sin is not just an isolated act but part of humanity's condition. He acted contrary to what God desired of him. He acknowledged and confessed his sin and God had mercy on him. God pardons sin, purifies, heals the broken spirit, restores joy and transforms those who repent of their sin. What a radical and divine work of renewal! Are you a slave to sin? There is a way out. Do not lament in guilt but be bold to repent and seek forgiveness (read Prov. 28:13). Jesus' arms are opened and ready to welcome you!
REFLECTION: God shows compassion to the repentant.
PRAYER: Father, have mercy on me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 16-18
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, FRIDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:1-3
1. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
2. in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
3. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
TOPIC: DEAD IN SIN
The term, 'dead in sin' refers to the spiritual state of a person who is separated from God. Moral and spiritual blindness implies a life dominated by sinful desires and unable to comprehend God's truth. Sin breaks the relationship between humanity and God, leaving people spiritually alienated (cf. Isa. 59:2). A sinner always gratifies the cravings of the sinful nature and follows its desires. In this state of transgressions, the sinner listens to the dictates of Satan and cannot on his own respond to God's call or live according to his will. This makes him an object of God's wrath. Are you dead in sin? Do not give the enemy a foothold to rule over you. Jesus is accessible to redeem you from the bondage of sin. Come to him in repentance while there is still time.
REFLECTION: Sinners are objects of God's wrath.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, redeem my soul from death. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 13-15
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, THURSDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-15
12. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—
13. To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law.
14. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.
15. But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!
TOPIC: THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
We learnt yesterday that God punishes sin. Today's text buttresses the consequences of sin. The sin Adam committed brought about spiritual death upon his descendants, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command. Those who do not repent but choose to remain in the pleasure of sin will suffer the consequence of eternal damnation and separation from God. However, God is loving, compassionate and gracious to mankind. This special gift overflows to all who believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Sadly, some claim to be morally upright and so they think they do not need Jesus. Be reminded, the consequences of sin are still hanging on them. Unless and until you accept Jesus as your Saviour, you will surely perish.
REFLECTION: The consequence of sin is eternal damnation.
PRAYER: Father, I confess my sin. Help me in Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 10-12
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, WEDNESDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: GENESIS 6:5-7
5. The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.
6. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
7. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.”
TOPIC: SIN GRIEVES GOD
Today's text explains depravity of man. Ever since the fall of Adam, mankind continues to invent more ways of doing evil. God saw how great and terrible human sin has become. He was grieved and resolved to wipe mankind from the face of the earth. Sadly, the entire creation under man's corrupt rule was affected and shared in the judgement. Today, many are still under the bondage of sin: killing of innocent people, abortion, adultery, same-sex marriage, lying, gossip, hatred, slander and so on. God is still grieved with such people. Be warned, God has not changed his standard and at the appointed time he will visit sin in his wrath. Repent, and avoid the consequences upon you and your children.
REFLECTION: No sin goes unpunished.
PRAYER: Lord, I repent of my sins of commission and omission. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 8-9
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DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST, TUESDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2026
TEXT: ROMANS 7:18-20
18. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
19. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.
20. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
TOPIC: STRUGGLING WITH SIN
Yesterday, we learned that the heart of a person is corrupt when sin takes root in it. In this text, Apostle Paul explains how he struggled with sin. He desired to do what was right but sin hindered it. The outcome of sin is always detestable. It does not allow one to do what pleases God. The struggle with sin does not mean that no goodness exists in a Christian. This further means that Christians are not immune to sin. It is not surprising to see some spiritual leaders and dedicated members becoming victims of sexual sins, corruption, embezzlement and so on. Like Paul, you need to rely on the grace of Christ to help you overcome your struggles against sin. Which sin are you struggling with? Do not give in to it. Confess and seek God always (v. 25).
REFLECTION: Your effort with sin will fail you.
PRAYER: Lord, deliver me from the grip of sin. Amen.
Today's Bible Reading Plan: Acts 6-7
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