HOLD FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE
Philippians 2:15-20
‘Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven Matthew 5:16
The media space is full of diverse advertisements for products. Each product offers a solution to issues of life. Apostle Paul urged the church to hold forth the word of life in a generation where distorted truth has become the order of the day. The world is replete with physical and spiritual deaths. Hiding the word of God will make the nation a darker place. Believers can hold forth the word of life by living exemplary lives, witnessing, serving others with their gifts and talents, bringing hope and encouragement to those in despair, reflecting God’s glory, discipleship, community service and being a light in this dark world.
A crooked and perverse nation is marked with disobedience to God’s word, injustice, increased crimes and violence, broken homes, hypocrisy, corruption, moral decay, idolatry, perversion, lack of integrity, rebellion, spiritual darkness, wickedness and so on. The solution to the perversion in our nation is not complaining, but rather the word of life. The word of God needs to be put out firmly, not loosely. As a child of God, this light must shine in every place you find yourself. It is an error for darkness to cover your light. It is not enough to carry the word of life but to hold it out boldly. Are you holding forth the word of life?
Prayer
Lord, stir up every child of God to continually hold forth the word of life over our nation. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 61 Leviticus 7,11-38,Lev 8; Mark 11:1-27; Psalm 28
DEPENDABLE LABOURER
Philippians 2:19-30
Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2
The reliability of a labourer is seen in their availability and passion for the work. True service is not tied to monetary gain but to commitment. Apostle Paul was a faithful soldier of Christ, surrounded by followers, yet Timothy and Epaphroditus stood out for their exceptional love for God and devotion to service. Paul testified of Timothy: “I have no man like-minded who will care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ.” Timothy genuinely cared for the Philippian church, making their welfare his priority while others pursued personal interests. Epaphroditus, on the other hand, was described as a brother, companion, and fellow soldier. Because of his dedication to Christ’s work, he risked his life to supply what the Philippian church lacked in service toward Paul. His sacrifice filled the gap of neglect and became vital to the spread of the gospel and encouragement of God’s servant.
God is still searching for dependable labourers who will assist His servants in the mission of turning men’s hearts toward Him. The great commission remains vast, and every disciple has a role to play in propagating the gospel and supporting ministers. The church must not neglect the welfare of God’s servants, and each believer must identify a place of service, whether in a unit, through sponsorship, or by faithfully discharging responsibilities. Are you a dependable labourer? What testimony will be said of you?
Prayer
Lord, help me to be diligent and dependable. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 62 Leviticus 9, – Lev10; Mark 11;28-33; Mk.12:1-12; Psalm 29
CHRIST IS THE GOAL
Philippians 3:7-9, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ Philippians 3:8
What is your goal for being a child of God? The target for any pursuit is the driving force to achieve that goal. Where there is no goal, efforts are futile. Paul understood this principle, so he made Christ his ultimate and only goal. In Philippians 1:21, he said: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Athletes who run in a race do so to win a prize. Paul’s goal in the Christian race was to win Christ. Every other attainment that would not lead him to win Christ was rated as dung. He ensured that even when found in Christ, he would be clothed with only the righteousness of God through faith. This is a life of faith: to completely live for God.
This is an example for us to have Christ as our goal. Whether in business, career, marriage, politics, leadership or Christian faith, our target should be to meet with the Master ultimately. In fact, our Christian faith should be so intertwined with every facet of our lives that Christ shines through to all. When Christ is your goal, you will not be sidetracked by the distractions and fleeting allurements of this world. Paul had no regrets about losing all for the Master. Jesus Christ assured His disciples that “There is no man that has left houses, brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” God will always keep His word. Is Christ your goal?
Prayer
Lord, I count all things as dung that I may win You. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 63 Leviticus 11, -Lev.12; Mark 12:13-27; Psalm 30:1-7
DEALING WITH IMMORALITY
1 Corinthians 5:1-7
For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality 1 Thessalonians 4:3
We live in times where many in the church are becoming worldlier. Most people are normalising sin, especially the sin of immorality. Some ministers, in a bid to keep their members, permit all kinds of lifestyles. Some things shouldn’t happen in the church. Our text reviews a case of the sin of immorality that happened in the church, which the church did nothing about. Paul saw that something was wrong for the church to have ignored such sin and ordered that the brother be rebuked and separated from the church.
Sin in church should be confronted immediately; we do not need to allow it to stay, as it will spread. The church should be known for sanity; sin shouldn’t be condoned, and the people involved should be corrected accordingly, so others can learn from it. If nothing is done about it, everybody will think it is normal. Sin shouldn’t be celebrated; rather, it should be condemned so it will be acknowledged by all that it is sin. The church shouldn’t play with sin, and whenever an act of sin is committed in the church, the right measure should be put in place to make sure it is corrected. Do we repent when sin is committed, or do we celebrate it?
Prayer
Dear Lord, give us grace to be able to acknowledge when we have sinned and repent from it.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 64 Leviticus 13:1-59; Mk12:28-44; Proverbs 6;20-29
TAKE AWAY THE LEAVEN
1 Corinthians 5:6-13
Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Corinthians 5:8
The body of Christ is to be known for sanctity and purity. When the church turns to be ground where all unrighteous activities take place, then there is a need for it to be called to order. Paul urged the Corinthians church to purge out the old leaven and maintain the spiritual health and purity of the church. He uses the analogy of leaven, a substance that when added to bread makes it rise, to describe how sin can spread and corrupt the entire community, even if it seems small. He emphasises that Christ was crucified for our sins so we can live righteously.
There is a need for us to keep the feast not with the leaven of malice and wickedness but the new life of sincerity and truth. We need to live as people who are citizens of a heavenly kingdom where righteousness rules and separate ourselves from the company of those who practice sin. Sin spreads easily and festers if left unchecked. God wants us to live pure and free from every form of sin. Do you have any sinful entanglement in your life? Are there people or things you need to separate from to live holy?
Prayer
I receive grace today to stay away from every appearance of sin in Jesus’ name.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 65 Leviticus 14:1-57; Mk 13:1-31; Psalm 30:8-12
EMBRACE THE GOD NATURE
Colossians 3:10-15
And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him. Colossians 3:10.
It is well said that the end of a thing is accompanied by the beginning of another. Now that you have put off the old nature and all its associations, there is a call to embrace the new nature of God. We are encouraged to be clothed with the fruit of the Spirit, which is an evidence of regeneration in the life of a believer. We are called to be kind towards one another, be patient with those who may be taking a longer time to encounter God and show genuine repentance.
Our passage today also points out the need for humility, esteeming others above ourselves, and considering their welfare before we make sensitive decisions. Gentleness can be seen in meekness of heart, being considerate of other people’s excesses and being slow to anger and wrath. Above all, we should love others genuinely and treat them the way we desire to be treated. As we make way for the new nature of God, our lives will be changed continually day by day..
Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, today I commit to live a life that is worthy of Your name. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 59 Leviticus 4, -Lev.5:1-13; Mark 10;13-31; Psalm 27;1-14
A HEART OF SERVICE TO GOD
Colossians 3:16-25
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16.
In the concluding part of Paul’s letter, he admonishes believers to live with sincerity of heart and genuine service to God. His counsel is clear: our lives should be carried out in reverence to the Lord, not merely in pursuit of human recognition or applause. When our focus shifts from pleasing men to pleasing God, our motives are purified, and our perspective changes. We no longer grow discouraged when our efforts go unnoticed, because our ultimate reward comes from Him.
Paul’s words remind us that in every sphere of life, we are first accountable to God. Seeing others as precious in His sight transforms our attitude toward them, leading us to treat them with love, respect, and patience. The family unit is encouraged to act in ways that honour God. Such behaviour fosters peace, fulfilment, and reduces strife and disagreements in the home. When each member seeks to please the Lord, harmony becomes the natural outcome. Therefore, before making any decision, we must pause and reflect: Will this choice please the Lord? Living with this mindset ensures that our actions align with God’s will and bring glory to His name. True sincerity and reverence lead to a life of service that impacts not only us but everyone around us.
Prayer
Father, today I ask for grace to live for You and not for the applause of men in Jesus’ name. Amen.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING
DAY 60 Leviticus 5:14-19, -Lev. 7:1-10; Mark 10:32-52; Proverbs 6:12-19
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