📌 Today's Readings are from the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapters 7 and 8, and John 13📌 👇 Overviews Are Below (PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE: Overviews Do Not Replace Daily Reading) 👇 Deuteronomy 7 Set Apart by Grace and Called to Faithful Obedience Deuteronomy 7 prepares Israel for entering a land filled with nations that do not know God. The instruction is clear and uncompromising—they are to remain separate and not adopt the practices of those around them. This is not about isolation for its own sake, but about preserving devotion to the Lord. Their identity as God’s people must not be diluted. Moses reminds them that their calling is rooted in God’s choice, not their strength or size. They were not chosen because they were great, but because God set His love upon them. This establishes a foundational truth: their relationship with God begins with His grace, not their merit. Because of this, obedience becomes essential. They are to remove influences that would lead them into idolatry and remain fully committed to God. Partial obedience would open the door to compromise. God’s instructions are protective, designed to guard their hearts and preserve their relationship with Him. At the same time, God promises to go before them. The conquest of the land will not be immediate, but gradual, according to His wisdom. This teaches them to trust His timing. Victory will come, but it will unfold in a way that ensures stability and dependence on Him. Theologically, Deuteronomy 7 reveals that God’s people are chosen by grace and set apart for holiness. Separation from sin is not legalism—it is the natural response to belonging to God. Faithfulness flows from understanding His love and living in response to it. This chapter points to Christ, through whom believers are chosen and set apart. In Him, we are called out of the world not to withdraw, but to live distinctly. His work makes us holy, and His Spirit enables us to walk in that holiness. For believers today, Deuteronomy 7 calls us to live as a people set apart. We are to guard our hearts from compromise, trust God’s process, and walk in obedience rooted in His love. Our identity is not defined by the world around us, but by the God who has called us to Himself. Deuteronomy 8 Remembering God in Seasons of Testing and Blessing Deuteronomy 8 reflects on the wilderness journey and reveals its deeper purpose. The years of wandering were not wasted—they were a time of testing, shaping, and dependence. God used the wilderness to teach His people to rely on Him fully. Moses reminds them that God humbled them, allowed them to experience need, and then provided in ways they could not have anticipated. This was to show them that life is sustained not merely by physical provision, but by every word that comes from God. Their survival was not due to their strength, but His faithfulness. As they prepare to enter a land of abundance, the warning shifts. The danger is no longer hardship, but prosperity. When needs are met and life becomes comfortable, the temptation is to forget the Lord. Pride can replace dependence, and self-sufficiency can take the place of trust. Moses makes it clear that everything they will experience—every blessing, every provision—comes from God. Even their ability to succeed is given by Him. Remembering this is essential to remaining faithful. Theologically, Deuteronomy 8 reveals that both testing and blessing serve a purpose in God’s plan. Trials teach dependence, and prosperity tests remembrance. In every season, the heart must remain anchored in God. This chapter points to Christ, who perfectly trusted the Father in both hardship and provision. He demonstrates complete dependence on God’s Word and invites His followers to do the same. In Him, we learn what it means to live sustained by God, not by circumstance. For believers today, Deuteronomy 8 reminds us to remain grounded in every season. In times of need, we trust God’s provision. In times of abundance, we guard against forgetting Him. Our strength, success, and sustenance all come from the Lord, and our lives are to reflect continual dependence on Him. John 13 The Servant King and the Call to Love John 13 opens in the upper room as the Christ prepares His disciples for what is about to unfold. Fully aware that His hour has come and that He is moving toward the cross, the Son of God demonstrates the heart of His mission through an unexpected act. He rises, takes the role of a servant, and begins washing the disciples’ feet. This moment reveals the nature of the Christ—not one who exalts Himself, but one who humbles Himself in love. The One with all authority chooses to serve. As He washes their feet, the disciples struggle to understand. Peter resists at first, unable to reconcile the greatness of the Christ with such humility. But Jesus makes it clear that this act is necessary and symbolic. It points to the deeper cleansing that He alone provides. The redemptive plan is not about outward appearances, but about inner cleansing and restoration. Only the Son of God can make a person truly clean. After completing this act, Jesus calls His disciples to follow His example. The pattern He sets is one of humility, service, and love. The Christ is not merely teaching with words—He is demonstrating the way of Christian living. True greatness in the kingdom of God is found in serving others, not elevating oneself. In the midst of this intimate setting, Jesus reveals that one among them will betray Him. This announcement brings tension and confusion. Yet even this betrayal is not outside of God’s plan. The Christ is not surprised or overcome—He is fully aware and remains in control. The redemptive plan moves forward even through betrayal, showing that nothing can hinder what God has purposed. As Judas departs, the weight of what is coming becomes more evident. Jesus speaks of His glorification, revealing that the cross is not defeat, but the pathway to glory. The Son of God is about to accomplish the very purpose for which He came. Jesus then gives a new commandment to His disciples—that they love one another as He has loved them. This love is not based on convenience or preference, but on sacrifice and selflessness. It becomes the defining mark of those who follow the Christ. The redemptive plan is not only about restoring individuals to God, but also about creating a community marked by His love. As the conversation continues, Jesus speaks of His departure, preparing the disciples for what lies ahead. Peter, confident in his devotion, declares that he is ready to follow Jesus anywhere. Yet the Christ, knowing his weakness, reveals that Peter will deny Him. This moment highlights the contrast between human confidence and divine understanding. The Son of God knows the hearts of His followers and remains faithful even when they falter. John 13 reveals the Christ as the Servant King—one who leads through humility, loves with sacrifice, and moves with full awareness toward the fulfillment of the redemptive plan. His actions and words prepare His disciples for life beyond His physical presence, establishing the foundation for Christian living. For believers today, this chapter calls us to embrace the example of the Christ in how we live and relate to others. Christian living is marked by humility, a willingness to serve, and a love that reflects the heart of the Son of God. We are reminded that following Him is not about status or recognition, but about surrender and obedience. Even in moments of weakness, the Christ remains faithful, calling us to walk in His love and reflect His character to the world.

Good morning brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. i. 😀🌹🎀🎁💝🌺 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY. WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026. "YOU CAN OVERCOME YOUR FEARS" ‘When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.’  Psalm 56:3 NLT IS FEAR causing you to hide from somebody today? Your boss? Your husband or wife? Your strong-willed child? Your grouchy co-worker? When God asked Adam, ‘…“Where are you?”, he replied, “I hid…I was afraid”…’ (Genesis 3:9-10 NLT). And we’ve all been hiding from things ever since. We hide behind forced smiles, agreeable words we don’t mean, and social rituals we detest. Or worse, we hide behind things we do believe but don’t express because we are afraid of what people might think or say. We try to avoid the pain of confronting someone, and the emotional energy we’re afraid we’ll have to invest in cleaning up afterwards. Short-term it may be easier to act as if things don’t bother you, or pretend to agree when, in reality, you disagree. But long-term it doesn’t work, because peace isn’t the absence of discord. When we remain silent in order to avoid confrontation, we just end up avoiding something far more important: relationships. For example, when we don’t speak up on the job because we fear making waves, we end up resentful, alienated from our fellow workers, and maybe losing an opportunity to make things better. When we’re afraid to confront our marriage partner (and this should be done in love, not anger), we end up emotionally distant. When we refuse to share our faith because we’re afraid of being ridiculed, we lose the opportunity to bring hope to someone who really needs it. So rise up and say, ‘When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You’. Confront your fears, come out of hiding and start living. Bible In A Year: 21:1 – 23:25, Ps 50:1-15, Pro 10:3. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation. 🌹🎀 *To partner with us, kindly refer to page 9 of the hard copy edition or simply send us a WhatsApp message/call on +2348128000068.*🌹🌷🎀💝. ii. MUTINY "They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them: You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord's assembly?" - Numbers 16:3 Mutiny is when a group of people revolt against the authority of a person and try to take over. It is dangerous when a spirit of dissatisfaction arises. Everywhere there are things you might not agree with. You just need one person who proclaims himself the leader to stir up trouble. Although many lack the courage, they will easily join the person who starts to rebel. To lead mutiny, you have to be smart and determined. The evil one is the master in leading mutiny! Korah, Dathan and Abiram wanted to convince the people of Israel that Moses and Aaron wished to rule over them. However, God had appointed Moses and Aaron. When they argued with Moses and Aaron, they were arguing with God Himself. The motive for such people is always the desire to take charge. But that is not necessary at all, because 1 Corinthians 12:18 says: 'God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be.' God gives everyone his place to build the church in faith. To rebel against the servant of God is to rebel against God's authority. A true servant of God always gives such people in the hands of God. Moses fell on his knees when he heard their rebellious speech. He said to them: 'In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will have that person come near Him' (Numbers 16:5). It is terrible what happened there. God dealt with the three rioters, their families and with 250 other leaders. It is foolish to exalt yourself before God, for He opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Morning Prayer for today. i. Morning Prayer Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. ⏤ Revelation 3:20 If we would understand the potential power of our homes, we would fall on our knees and ask God to make our homes sanctuaries of peace and love. ⏤ E.M. Bounds Our Father, we thank You for our home. Many people in this great world are homeless and lonely. You have given us a home with many comforts. We are grateful for it and pray that Your blessing may be upon our home life. We thank You, Jesus, that You are willing to be a guest in our home. We remember how You blessed and brought joy to the home in Bethany when You were on earth. May You make our home Your dwelling place, just as You did with Martha and Mary. May Your peace rest upon our home. Help us to make our family life sweet and beautiful, pleasing to You, and comforting to You when You come to stay with us. Let us never grieve You with selfish behavior, quarreling, or strife. Help us to offer You true hospitality, not just within our doors, but also within our hearts. We want to welcome You into every part of our lives, shutting You out of no room—letting You dwell in us fully and completely so that all our life may feel Your influence and be blessed by Your Spirit and love. We want to become like You, and we know we can only do that if You live in our hearts and pour Your grace through every part of our being. As we go out now to face the experiences of this new day, we place our hands in Yours, asking You to lead us and guide us. You have promised that as our days are, so shall our strength be. You know what this day holds for us and what strength we will need; may You provide what we need as each moment comes. We ask for these mercies and favors in Your blessed name, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/17/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY 21ST APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *TEXT:* 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4. 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. Gal 1:11 [Rom 5:2] 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. Rom 1:16 1Co 1:21 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, Isa 53:7 Dan 9:24 Dan 9:26 1Co 5:7 1Pe 2:24 [Isa 53:5] 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Psa 16:10 Psa 16:10 Isa 53:8 Isa 53:9 Jon 1:17 Mat 12:40 Mat 12:40 *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *THE MESSAGE:* The Cross is central to the message of the Gospel. Without the Cross, the gospel message becomes ineffective. Christ died for our sins, buried and resurrected for our salvation. So, those who believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour must take an absolute stand on this truth. Paul cautioned the Galatians about the danger of turning to a different gospel, which is no gospel at all. That anyone who preaches a gospel other than the Gospel of the Cross is cursed (Gal. 1:6-8). Do not scorn the Gospel of Christ because of the Cross, which some feel is a sign of weakness. It may look like a defeat, but it is the means of victory over sin and Satan. Believe and stand firmly and preach the Gospel! *REFLECTION:* Preach the Gospel of the Cross. *PRAYER:* Lord, help me to preach the Gospel boldly. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* COLOSSIANS 2:15. "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* 2 CHRONICLES 1-5. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 21, 2026 by Editor Reconciled to God Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God”. 2 Corinthians 5:20 God’s Desire Reconciliation of sinners to God is a theme that traverses the pages of the Bible. Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into a tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden – the prophets’ cry and God’s desire. Reconciliation is a burden that weighed heavily on the heart of Paul the apostle. Reconciliation is a responsibility that has been entrusted to the Body of Christ. Voice of Warning We are to be God’s voice of warning to a lost world that is dead in their sins. We are to be ambassadors of the Lord, entrusted with a ministry of reconciliation. The Lord has sent us forth to speak of the consequences of separation from God. We are empowered to warn but we have no authorisation to enforce or mediate. The responsibility of reconciliation between God and man is through Christ alone. Our duty is to blow the warning trumpet – but leave the rest in God’s own hand. Advocates of God As ministers of the King of kings we represent Him in the courts of the world. As advocates of our God we are to proclaim His desires to those to whom we are sent. The Creator of the universe is using you and me as His ministers of reconciliation. One Mediator During His earthly sojourn Jesus Himself was the heavenly messenger sent from God.. declaring God’s will to a lost and dying race – obediently becoming the means of reconciliation between man and God. Christ became one Mediator between man and God by His perfect life-sacrifice.. and the Church, which is His body is entrusted with this holy office. The Church are to be His witnesses proclaiming this sacred message. Eternal Significance God made peace with us by grace, thru faith in the one perfect sacrifice for sin, and we are entrusted with a holy office – entreating the world to receive salvation. God loved the world so much that He gave His Son to die a cruel, ignominious death. Do we truly comprehend the eternal significance behind these oft-repeated words? Do we grasp the enormity of His yearning for man in this unparalleled act of love? Do we understand the shocking consequences of rejecting His eternal gift of grace? Gift of Salvation The Lord Himself pleads with sinners to accept His free gift of salvation. He is like a judge imploring a condemned criminal to accept a free pardon – He is like a father aching for the prodigal to cry, I have sinned against you. His entreaties are to the lost sinner and the errant saint alike – all need His continuous flow of love and forgiveness. The former to recognise they are a sinner and need a Saviour. The latter to confess their sins and return back into fellowship with God. The former to turn from their sins and to have peace with God. The latter to return from their transgressions back into fellowship with Him. Sin-Offering Christ Who knew no sin was made SIN so that sin in its entirety was dealt with. He did not become a sinner – He became SIN, so that we could be clothed in His righteousness. He was made a Sin-offering; a sacrifice for the sins the world committed – so that sinners who believe in Him would not perish but be reconciled to God. Reuniting Relationship Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden; the prophets’ cry and God’s desire, and we have been made ambassadors for Christ with a ministry of reconciliation. Amazing Grace What unparalleled condescension; what divine mercy; what astonishing wisdom. What a thrilling privilege; what amazing grace; what incredible love; what a God! Like Paul, should we not also cry: We are ambassadors for Christ. We are certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf: “Be reconciled to God.” Post navigation Previous Post Previous Your Choice Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening, prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. ⏤ Psalm 121:3-4 It is not necessary to always be talking to God, but it is always necessary to be trusting Him. ⏤ A.W. Tozer O Son of God, where else can we go but to You? You have the words of eternal life! You have redeemed us by Your blood, and You won’t turn us away when we come to You. Grant us now an evening blessing. We haven’t followed You perfectly as we promised to do this morning. We’ve wandered from Your ways like lost sheep. We don’t want to go to bed until we’ve received Your forgiveness. Since You died for us, we come boldly to Your throne of grace to ask for the forgiveness of all our sins. O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. We thank You for Your care, which has been so constant and faithful today. We’ve moved through unseen dangers, with no power to protect ourselves—and You have protected us. We’ve walked on paths we didn’t know—and You’ve led us. We’ve carried burdens that were too heavy for us—and You’ve sustained us. We’ve faced problems we couldn’t solve—and You’ve given us wisdom. For the blessings of Your providence, we thank You. For the love and grace we’ve received from Your word and through Your Spirit, we thank You. We lay the work of the day at Your feet. What is stained with sin, please cleanse. Correct our mistakes so they don’t mar our work or harm others. Whatever You can use from the work of our hands, may You use it for Your glory. Receive us now into Your care for the night. Lay Your hand on us in blessing and keep us through the night. Refresh us with sleep and prepare us for a new day. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/16/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Good morning brethren. 1. Morning devotion for today. i. 😀🌹🎀🎁💝🌺 MORNING TEA THE WORD FOR TODAY. WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026. "YOU CAN OVERCOME YOUR FEARS" ‘When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.’  Psalm 56:3 NLT IS FEAR causing you to hide from somebody today? Your boss? Your husband or wife? Your strong-willed child? Your grouchy co-worker? When God asked Adam, ‘…“Where are you?”, he replied, “I hid…I was afraid”…’ (Genesis 3:9-10 NLT). And we’ve all been hiding from things ever since. We hide behind forced smiles, agreeable words we don’t mean, and social rituals we detest. Or worse, we hide behind things we do believe but don’t express because we are afraid of what people might think or say. We try to avoid the pain of confronting someone, and the emotional energy we’re afraid we’ll have to invest in cleaning up afterwards. Short-term it may be easier to act as if things don’t bother you, or pretend to agree when, in reality, you disagree. But long-term it doesn’t work, because peace isn’t the absence of discord. When we remain silent in order to avoid confrontation, we just end up avoiding something far more important: relationships. For example, when we don’t speak up on the job because we fear making waves, we end up resentful, alienated from our fellow workers, and maybe losing an opportunity to make things better. When we’re afraid to confront our marriage partner (and this should be done in love, not anger), we end up emotionally distant. When we refuse to share our faith because we’re afraid of being ridiculed, we lose the opportunity to bring hope to someone who really needs it. So rise up and say, ‘When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You’. Confront your fears, come out of hiding and start living. Bible In A Year: 21:1 – 23:25, Ps 50:1-15, Pro 10:3. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation. 🌹🎀 *To partner with us, kindly refer to page 9 of the hard copy edition or simply send us a WhatsApp message/call on +2348128000068.*🌹🌷🎀💝. ii. MUTINY "They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them: You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord's assembly?" - Numbers 16:3 Mutiny is when a group of people revolt against the authority of a person and try to take over. It is dangerous when a spirit of dissatisfaction arises. Everywhere there are things you might not agree with. You just need one person who proclaims himself the leader to stir up trouble. Although many lack the courage, they will easily join the person who starts to rebel. To lead mutiny, you have to be smart and determined. The evil one is the master in leading mutiny! Korah, Dathan and Abiram wanted to convince the people of Israel that Moses and Aaron wished to rule over them. However, God had appointed Moses and Aaron. When they argued with Moses and Aaron, they were arguing with God Himself. The motive for such people is always the desire to take charge. But that is not necessary at all, because 1 Corinthians 12:18 says: 'God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be.' God gives everyone his place to build the church in faith. To rebel against the servant of God is to rebel against God's authority. A true servant of God always gives such people in the hands of God. Moses fell on his knees when he heard their rebellious speech. He said to them: 'In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will have that person come near Him' (Numbers 16:5). It is terrible what happened there. God dealt with the three rioters, their families and with 250 other leaders. It is foolish to exalt yourself before God, for He opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Morning Prayer for today. i. Morning Prayer Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. ⏤ Revelation 3:20 If we would understand the potential power of our homes, we would fall on our knees and ask God to make our homes sanctuaries of peace and love. ⏤ E.M. Bounds Our Father, we thank You for our home. Many people in this great world are homeless and lonely. You have given us a home with many comforts. We are grateful for it and pray that Your blessing may be upon our home life. We thank You, Jesus, that You are willing to be a guest in our home. We remember how You blessed and brought joy to the home in Bethany when You were on earth. May You make our home Your dwelling place, just as You did with Martha and Mary. May Your peace rest upon our home. Help us to make our family life sweet and beautiful, pleasing to You, and comforting to You when You come to stay with us. Let us never grieve You with selfish behavior, quarreling, or strife. Help us to offer You true hospitality, not just within our doors, but also within our hearts. We want to welcome You into every part of our lives, shutting You out of no room—letting You dwell in us fully and completely so that all our life may feel Your influence and be blessed by Your Spirit and love. We want to become like You, and we know we can only do that if You live in our hearts and pour Your grace through every part of our being. As we go out now to face the experiences of this new day, we place our hands in Yours, asking You to lead us and guide us. You have promised that as our days are, so shall our strength be. You know what this day holds for us and what strength we will need; may You provide what we need as each moment comes. We ask for these mercies and favors in Your blessed name, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/17/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion. Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY 21ST APRIL, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE CROSS: CULMINATION OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *TEXT:* 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4. 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. Gal 1:11 [Rom 5:2] 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. Rom 1:16 1Co 1:21 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, Isa 53:7 Dan 9:24 Dan 9:26 1Co 5:7 1Pe 2:24 [Isa 53:5] 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Psa 16:10 Psa 16:10 Isa 53:8 Isa 53:9 Jon 1:17 Mat 12:40 Mat 12:40 *TOPIC:* THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL. *THE MESSAGE:* The Cross is central to the message of the Gospel. Without the Cross, the gospel message becomes ineffective. Christ died for our sins, buried and resurrected for our salvation. So, those who believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour must take an absolute stand on this truth. Paul cautioned the Galatians about the danger of turning to a different gospel, which is no gospel at all. That anyone who preaches a gospel other than the Gospel of the Cross is cursed (Gal. 1:6-8). Do not scorn the Gospel of Christ because of the Cross, which some feel is a sign of weakness. It may look like a defeat, but it is the means of victory over sin and Satan. Believe and stand firmly and preach the Gospel! *REFLECTION:* Preach the Gospel of the Cross. *PRAYER:* Lord, help me to preach the Gospel boldly. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* COLOSSIANS 2:15. "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* 2 CHRONICLES 1-5. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onApril 21, 2026 by Editor Reconciled to God Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God”. 2 Corinthians 5:20 God’s Desire Reconciliation of sinners to God is a theme that traverses the pages of the Bible. Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into a tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden – the prophets’ cry and God’s desire. Reconciliation is a burden that weighed heavily on the heart of Paul the apostle. Reconciliation is a responsibility that has been entrusted to the Body of Christ. Voice of Warning We are to be God’s voice of warning to a lost world that is dead in their sins. We are to be ambassadors of the Lord, entrusted with a ministry of reconciliation. The Lord has sent us forth to speak of the consequences of separation from God. We are empowered to warn but we have no authorisation to enforce or mediate. The responsibility of reconciliation between God and man is through Christ alone. Our duty is to blow the warning trumpet – but leave the rest in God’s own hand. Advocates of God As ministers of the King of kings we represent Him in the courts of the world. As advocates of our God we are to proclaim His desires to those to whom we are sent. The Creator of the universe is using you and me as His ministers of reconciliation. One Mediator During His earthly sojourn Jesus Himself was the heavenly messenger sent from God.. declaring God’s will to a lost and dying race – obediently becoming the means of reconciliation between man and God. Christ became one Mediator between man and God by His perfect life-sacrifice.. and the Church, which is His body is entrusted with this holy office. The Church are to be His witnesses proclaiming this sacred message. Eternal Significance God made peace with us by grace, thru faith in the one perfect sacrifice for sin, and we are entrusted with a holy office – entreating the world to receive salvation. God loved the world so much that He gave His Son to die a cruel, ignominious death. Do we truly comprehend the eternal significance behind these oft-repeated words? Do we grasp the enormity of His yearning for man in this unparalleled act of love? Do we understand the shocking consequences of rejecting His eternal gift of grace? Gift of Salvation The Lord Himself pleads with sinners to accept His free gift of salvation. He is like a judge imploring a condemned criminal to accept a free pardon – He is like a father aching for the prodigal to cry, I have sinned against you. His entreaties are to the lost sinner and the errant saint alike – all need His continuous flow of love and forgiveness. The former to recognise they are a sinner and need a Saviour. The latter to confess their sins and return back into fellowship with God. The former to turn from their sins and to have peace with God. The latter to return from their transgressions back into fellowship with Him. Sin-Offering Christ Who knew no sin was made SIN so that sin in its entirety was dealt with. He did not become a sinner – He became SIN, so that we could be clothed in His righteousness. He was made a Sin-offering; a sacrifice for the sins the world committed – so that sinners who believe in Him would not perish but be reconciled to God. Reuniting Relationship Reconciliation is a reuniting of sinful man back into tender relationship with God. It was conceived in heaven; applied in Eden; the prophets’ cry and God’s desire, and we have been made ambassadors for Christ with a ministry of reconciliation. Amazing Grace What unparalleled condescension; what divine mercy; what astonishing wisdom. What a thrilling privilege; what amazing grace; what incredible love; what a God! Like Paul, should we not also cry: We are ambassadors for Christ. We are certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf: “Be reconciled to God.” Post navigation Previous Post Previous Your Choice Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening, prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. ⏤ Psalm 121:3-4 It is not necessary to always be talking to God, but it is always necessary to be trusting Him. ⏤ A.W. Tozer O Son of God, where else can we go but to You? You have the words of eternal life! You have redeemed us by Your blood, and You won’t turn us away when we come to You. Grant us now an evening blessing. We haven’t followed You perfectly as we promised to do this morning. We’ve wandered from Your ways like lost sheep. We don’t want to go to bed until we’ve received Your forgiveness. Since You died for us, we come boldly to Your throne of grace to ask for the forgiveness of all our sins. O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. We thank You for Your care, which has been so constant and faithful today. We’ve moved through unseen dangers, with no power to protect ourselves—and You have protected us. We’ve walked on paths we didn’t know—and You’ve led us. We’ve carried burdens that were too heavy for us—and You’ve sustained us. We’ve faced problems we couldn’t solve—and You’ve given us wisdom. For the blessings of Your providence, we thank You. For the love and grace we’ve received from Your word and through Your Spirit, we thank You. We lay the work of the day at Your feet. What is stained with sin, please cleanse. Correct our mistakes so they don’t mar our work or harm others. Whatever You can use from the work of our hands, may You use it for Your glory. Receive us now into Your care for the night. Lay Your hand on us in blessing and keep us through the night. Refresh us with sleep and prepare us for a new day. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/16/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2026. TOPIC: REVERSING SHAME AUTHOR: Pastor E.A Adeboye MEMORISE: Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. Zephaniah 3:19 READ: John 2:1-11 (KJV) 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. MESSAGE: Sometime ago, a woman came to the church, saying, "Please, help me, I don't know what to do. My husband keeps wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses." We led her to Christ and prayed with her. Shortly after, she was promoted at her workplace and got a new car. As she couldn't drive, she begged her husband to drive her to church so that her pastor could bless the car. He agreed and told her that he would only drive to the church premises, but he wouldn't enter the building. He did so and sat in the car while his wife entered the church building. As he sat in the car, he could hear the sermon being preached. After some time, an altar call was made, and he went inside the church to give his life to Christ. Some weeks later, the devil attacked him while he was driving to work. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive around aimlessly until the Holy Spirit took control and instructed him to drive to the church. When he got to the church and stepped out of the car, people could tell immediately that something was wrong with him. They sprang into action and helped him into the church. We prayed for him, and God took control of the situation. God knew beforehand that trouble was coming for the man, and if he hadn't become born again, he would have gone mad. Therefore, He arranged for a place where he could turn to in the day of trouble. I pray that every plan of shame the enemy has arranged for you will be cancelled today, in Jesus' name. In today's Bible reading, a couple was getting married, and Jesus was invited to the feast. Everything was going well until they ran out of wine. They had not even started their lives together, but they were already experiencing a crisis and were on the verge of being put to shame. Thankfully, Jesus turned what would have resulted in shame into honour, as they later had more than enough good wine to serve their guests. Beloved, Romans 10:11 says that whosoever believes in God will not be ashamed. If you are currently in a shameful situation, put your trust in God and cry out to Him. He will heed your cry and turn your shame into a testimony, in Jesus' name. PRAYER POINT: Father, please never let me experience shame in any area of my life, in Jesus' name. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR 2 Kings 11 - 13 HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS 1. What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear; what a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear- All because we do not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer. 2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a Friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3. Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer. In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL WEDNESDAY, 22ND APRIL, 2026 *REVERSING SHAME* ‎ ‎✓Father, thank You for the power of resurrection at work in my life. Thank You for Your perfect plan for me and my family. ‎ ‎✓Father, please deal severely with all who have oppressed me, and save me. Reverse my mockery and shame, and decorate me with Your glory, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, I am helpless Lord, please help me and make me an overcomer over any situation that is causing me shame in any area of my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, You know the ending from the very beginning , please go ahead of me Lord and take care of any plan of the enemy to cause me shame on the day of my celebration, in Jesus' name ‎ ‎✓Father, please let there be a divine arrangement that will swallow up any embarrassment in my life, and turn my tears to laughter, and shame to glory, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please make all Your churches a place of answered prayers, deliver and save as many that will run into it seeking refuge, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, I cancel every plan of the enemy that has been arranged for me or any member of my family, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please reverse every crisis set against my marriage , business and career. You are the beginning and the ending, please visit my very beginning and reverse cause of shame arranged for me, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please turn everything that would have resulted in shame into honour for me and every member of my family, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please reverse my shame, and let the later part of my life be far more glorious than my past, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please help me to trust You and never to loose faith in Your power to reverse my shame into mighty testimonies, in Jesus' name ‎ ‎✓Father, please never let me experience shame in any area of my life, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ ‎Turn every situation that would have cause him shame into honour and glory, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points beyond measure, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your Personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓..In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) ‎ #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

Righteous by Faith A core component of the Gospel message is the righteousness of God— which essentially means that God acts rightly toward humanity. Romans 1:17 introduces this theme that Paul, the writer of Romans, covers in the rest of his letter. For Paul, this verse is the premise for the arguments that he will make in the following chapters. Paul says in Romans 3:23 that all of us have turned our back on God, and that sin is what separates us from Him. Since God is righteous and holy, and we are not, we couldn’t approach God on our own. There needed to be a solution to bridge the gap between us. God sent Jesus in our place to be that bridge. This way, Jesus could make a way for us to have a relationship with Him again, and God would still be righteous. That is why Paul says God’s righteousness is revealed through the Gospel. But, he clarifies that it comes through faith. Paul says, “The righteous will live by faith” (Romans 1:17). Righteous living, or living our life according to God’s way, begins with faith, which is believing in what Jesus has done for us.  There is no amount of good work we can do to earn a relationship with God. Instead of measuring righteousness by good deeds, having Christian parents, or some other metric—God looks at our hearts. He looks to see whether or not we have faith in Jesus.  Everyone who comes to God must do so through faith. We can have a relationship with God if we believe in Jesus and walk in faith. As we do that, we are made new in Christ. Our old ways and old habits are gone, and we can now walk in newness of life with Jesus.  Spend some time today thinking about what Jesus has done for you on the cross, where He gave His life on your behalf. What areas of your life can you live by faith, rather than trying to earn God’s favor? Rest in His presence knowing that you are accepted and made new because of your faith in Jesus.

Restored and Made Clean Scripture Leviticus 14:20 (NKJV) And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. So the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean. The Joy of Restoration In this verse, God gives instructions for the cleansing of a leper who had been healed. After the offerings were made, the priest declared the person clean. This moment was not only about physical healing but also about being restored to fellowship with God and with the community. For believers today, this points us to the greater work of Christ. Through His sacrifice, He does more than forgive our sins—He restores us. We are not left outside the camp but welcomed into the family of God. His atonement makes us clean and renews our fellowship with Him. This verse is a reminder that God’s work is complete. When He declares us clean, we are fully restored, forgiven, and renewed. Reflection Questions 1. Do I live with the assurance that Christ has made me clean, or do I still carry guilt from past sins? 2. How does the restoration Christ gives affect my relationship with God and with others? 3. Who in my life needs to hear the good news that Jesus can cleanse and restore completely? Prayer Lord God, thank You for the cleansing and restoration I have through Jesus Christ. Teach me to walk in the freedom of being made clean and to rejoice in the fellowship I now have with You. Help me to share this message of hope with others who long to be restored. In Jesus name, Amen.

The Wednesday Word GOD IS SATISFIED, AND SO AM I. D.G. Miles McKee There’s a wonderful verse in Romans 4:5 … “To him that works not but believes (trusts) on Him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” This amazing statement tells us that God acquits the ungodly, not the godly. But how can He do it, and yet remain righteous? After all, He is, " … of purer eyes than to behold evil, and cannot look on iniquity " (Habakkuk 1:13). Has God changed? Impossible! (Malachi 3:6). But, as Romans 3:21-26 teaches us, God is just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus. This is an amazing truth! Through the blood-shedding of our Lord Jesus Christ, God can now, in perfect consistency with Himself, justify the ungodly. And this blessing comes to those that “work not,” but believe. Therefore, the way to be saved is neither by our good works, nor by becoming good and certainly not by deserving it. If those ways were true, we would not have salvation by grace but salvation by debt (Romans 4:4). The way to be saved, however, is by trusting on Christ alone. We are called to rest entirely on Him and not on any supposed goodness we may have. This is what Scripture calls grace and grace is not debt (Romans 4:5). By the way, are you looking forward to the time when you will find yourself face-to-face with God? However, before you answer this, consider that the Scripture says, “ It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:31). That should strike fear into the most stalwart of hearts. So, what are we to do? As sinners, wrath should be our just reward. We deserve it. We have earned it. There is nothing we can do to save ourselves. But this is where the good news comes in. Because of our inability to save ourselves, God came into this world in the person of the Lord Jesus and lived and died, the just for the unjust. (1 Peter 3:18). At the cross, He endured the wrath due to His people. He died, He was buried but rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven. Heaven is satisfied with what Christ has done. Are you? When explaining what the cross means for believers, Scott Richardson said, “The voice from the cross did not summon men to do, but to be satisfied with what has already been done: “It is finished.” “The sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ is the only perfect thing which has ever been presented to God on man’s behalf. “It shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein” (Leviticus 22:21). ( Scott Richardson (1923-2010), pastor in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA). The Father is satisfied with the doing and dying of the Lord Jesus … are you? What a blessing to know that the Father is satisfied and glorified in what Christ has done. Since that is true, we can be at rest. We can be satisfied with the gospel because God is satisfied. Never, never, never will we be satisfied until we have believed that God has found infinite satisfaction in the doing and dying of Christ for us. “My God is satisfied His welcoming voice I hear He owns me as His Child I can no longer fear With confidence I now draw nigh And Abba Father, Abba cry.” And that’s the Gospel Truth!

𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 ✍️ “𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭, 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭.” Oftentimes, we are haunted by the “what ifs” of tomorrow and the regrets of yesterday. We live under constant mental siege, where anxiety intrudes, steals our rest, and fractures our focus. Our hearts grow heavy, carrying worries we cannot silence and fears we cannot fix. Whether overwhelmed or barely holding on, the question is not whether the storm is real, but whether we are guarded within. 🕮 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒:𝟕 declares, “𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴.” Written from a prison cell, Paul speaks not of escape, but of inner security. “𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘱” means to guard—to stand watch like a soldier. This is not fragile peace—it is divine protection. Like a vault protecting a kingdom’s treasure, God’s peace stands guard. It does not remove the storm; it restrains it. It does not ignore the heart; it steadies it. It is that rare, quiet strength that allows us to feel the sting of tears yet stay standing, and to feel the crush of pressure yet remain at peace. Scripture affirms this guarding peace. “𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘦” (𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟐𝟔:𝟑). “𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥” (𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟒:𝟏). “𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘮; 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶” (𝟏 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓:𝟕). Peace is not found in control—it is found in trust. And this peace sustains us. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘖𝘙𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦” (𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟐𝟗:𝟏𝟏). “𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘸” (𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝟗:𝟏𝟔𝟓). Like a child sleeping through a storm in a father’s arms, rest is not the absence of trouble, but the assurance of presence. God does not promise a silent world—He promises a guarded heart. Christ secured this peace through His finished work. “𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶” (𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟒:𝟐𝟕). Through the cross, our greatest conflict—sin against God—was settled. Because we are reconciled, we can rest. The peace we seek is found in the Prince of Peace. What is ruling your heart right now—peace or pressure? You may be managing stress, yet still lacking rest. You don’t need Christ just to calm your thoughts—you need Him to guard your heart. Will you keep carrying what He has promised to keep? 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: Heavenly Father, we confess that our hearts are often anxious and restless. Teach us to trust You fully and rest in Your peace. Guard our hearts and minds through Christ and help us live in the calm assurance of Your presence. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Remember, a dose of God’s Word a day will keep you going all day! 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝... _____________________________________________________ All scripture references were taken from the KJV Bible. Thank you for allowing this ministry to be a part of your day… If my posts speak to your heart, you may be blessed by the full devotional series created for deeper reflection and journaling: 👉 FREE FlipBook Previews: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ae17998766.html 📚 Also available now on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback) ✨ Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/author/dennislastimoso Your support helps us continue this ministry, edifying the believers around the world. May God bless you more abundantly…

Romans 3:23-24 NIV for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Good morning and praise God. I hope you're having a great day. Let's rethink this verse that most of us Christian has heard or read many times. Paul is addressing believers in Rome. At this point he proves that all justified through grace of Jesus Christ. We are bought back and accepted as children of God though the grace of God. This demistifies the lie that being born in Christian families, going to a certain denomination, being prayed to by a certain big pastor, reciting a certain prayer, being baptised, being good and kind, going to church and many other works we do can save us. Imagine all those works no matter how good they cannot save anybody, you can do all that and end up rejected in Heaven! Imagine being busy in church headed to Hell! What saves a person is their believe in Jesus Christ as the only Son of God; a gift of grace of God to us! Accepting Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior matters more than all your good works in your redemption. It is the start of a new life as child of God. It is the license given us to eternal life as John 3:16 reminds us. The good part is that Jesus has promised that He will not reject anyone who comes to Him. John 6:37. Shall you come to Jesus Christ today as your LORD and Savior? Will you cast all your burdens to Jesus? Jesus calls "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me..” Your good works and your efforts will have their purpose after this important step. God loves you. Have a blessed day. Shalom. Shalom.