Romans 10:

"1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)
7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.
21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people."

Good evening, brethren.
1. Evening devotion for today.

ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
(COCIN DEVOTIONAL)

*DATE:*
SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST, 2026

*SUB-THEME:*
YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD’S GRACE.

*TOPIC:*
BE BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS

*TEXT:*
1 SAMUEL 17:23-24, 34-37
23. As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it.
24. Whenever the Israelites saw the man, they all fled from him in great fear.

34. But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock,
35. I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it.
36. Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.
37. The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.”

*TOPIC:*
BE BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS

*THE MESSAGE:*
We often face one challenge or another in life. In this text, Israel was threatened by the giant Philistine Goliath in a battle. No one dared him until the young David showed up. Without fear, he stood before Goliath in confidence, trusting in the Lord who had delivered him from the lions and bears. He believed that the same God had given him victory over the Philistines. We are facing both spiritual and physical threats; ritualists, witches and wizards, and terrorists. We are killed daily with no one to speak in our defence. As young people, we must also be brave, courageous, and firm in our faith as we boldly pursue God's purpose for our lives. As we seek to defend ourselves, faith and prayer must be our watchword first.

*REFLECTION:*
God has not given us the spirit of fear.

*PRAYER:*
Lord, help me to be bold to face the challenges of life. Amen.

*MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
2 TIMOTHY 2:21.
"If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work."

*TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
DANIEL 4-6.

ED.ii. PEACE IN THE STORM

"As they sailed, He fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke Him, saying: 'Master, Master, we're going to drown'! He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm." - Luke 8:23-24

I think this is a beautiful story. God wants to speak to you today. Many people, children of God also, try to get rid of their problems. This is a good thing. However, the point is that many children of God have the illusion that when their problems are solved, they will be happy and have peace in their hearts.

Happy in all circumstances

But dear readers, Christians, the living God our Father wants us to be happy even when the circumstances are not as we want them to be. If you allow for your peace and tranquility to depend on circumstances, you will never be happy because there is always a change. This will be the same until your last breath.

The apostle Paul gives a list of difficult situations he has experienced in life. Despite all, Paul was more than a conqueror in Jesus, who gave Him the strength to move on.

You can also be more than a conqueror in the middle of your storm. Dear readers, do not always try to use all your faith to solve problems. You must learn to use your faith to have peace and tranquility in the storms of life. While the disciples were very concerned and tried to solve their problem, Jesus was sleeping wonderfully.

Do not let the storm which is raging outside rage in you. With Jesus you can have peace in all circumstances.


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2. Evening Prayer for toady.

EP.i. Evening Prayer

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it. ⏤ Isaiah 55:11

It is possible to move men, through God, by prayer alone. ⏤ Hudson Taylor

We come back this evening, our Father, to continue our prayer for the coming of Your kingdom. The day is past, and the work of Your servants is done. Thousands of ministers have preached Your word, tens of thousands of teachers have taught the children, and in millions of Christian homes, supplications and prayers have been offered. Let not all this work be in vain. May Your Spirit gather up all that has been done for You today and give it Your divine blessing, without which nothing can come of it.

Revive Your work in this land and in the world through this Sunday's ministrations. May many of Your children carry new earnestness and zeal into their living and work tomorrow. May the seeds sown in the furrows today take root and grow. Let not the birds gather up and devour what has been sown. Let not the thorns spring up and choke it. Let not the heat of trials scorch the tender growths. May the good seed grow wherever it has been sown, and may abundant harvests wave on thousands of fields. Prosper Your work on the earth.

May Your peace rest upon our home tonight. May the gentle Dove descend and spread His white wings over us, sheltering us while we sleep. May holy influences rest upon us from this Sunday, and may its teachings and impressions stay with us throughout the week. Keep each of us from the world's ungodly power. Hold us all near Your heart, in the warmth of Your love, in the strong security of Your grace. May the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with us forever. Amen.

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August 30

“WHEN I CANNOT SEE HIS HAND”
WHEN MY PRAYER SEEMS UNANSWERED
Habakkuk 1:2 (LLV) —
“O LORD, how long must I cry for help and You do not hear? I cry out to You about violence, but You do not save.”
There are prayers
we pray
once.
And there are
other prayers
we carry
for a very
long time.
We pray
in the morning.
Again
at night.
Tomorrow
we pray
again.
Days pass.
Perhaps months.
Perhaps years.
And still
nothing seems
to change.
Habakkuk knew
that frustration.
“How long
must I cry
for help?”
This was not
the prayer
of someone
who had just
begun asking.
He had been
crying out
to God.
And from
Habakkuk's perspective,
God had not
answered.
“You do
not hear.”
Those are
bold words.
Perhaps even
uncomfortable words.
But once again,
Scripture allows
a faithful person
to speak honestly
to God.
Habakkuk
does not abandon
God.
He complains
to God.
There is
an important difference.
He could have
walked away.
Instead,
he keeps
the conversation
going.
Even his complaint
is an act
of faith.
He still believes
there is Someone
listening
to the complaint.
But Habakkuk
cannot understand
God's silence.
He sees
violence.
Injustice.
Destruction.
Conflict.
Things are wrong,
and Habakkuk
knows
they are wrong.
So he asks
the question
many believers
have asked:
“God,
why aren't You
doing something?”
Sometimes
our unanswered prayers
are personal.
Heal
someone I love.
Restore
this relationship.
Open
this door.
Provide
what I need.
Help
my child.
Take away
this burden.
Other times,
like Habakkuk,
we look
at the world
around us
and pray:
“Lord,
please
make this right.”
And then
we wait.
One of
the hardest lessons
of prayer
is discovering
that God's silence
is not
the same thing
as God's absence.
Nor does
His delay
necessarily mean
He has said
no.
God eventually
answers Habakkuk.
But His answer
will not be
what Habakkuk
expected.
In fact,
it will create
even more
questions.
That too
is part
of faith.
Sometimes
we ask God
for an answer
when what
we really want
is an answer
we will understand.
But God's purposes
may be unfolding
far beyond
what we can
currently see.
So what
do we do
while we wait?
Habakkuk shows us.
We keep
talking.
We keep
asking.
We keep
bringing
the burden
back to God.
Not because
repeating the prayer
forces Him
to act.
But because
prayer keeps
our hearts
turned toward
the One
who can.
Yesterday
the psalmist
spoke to
his own soul:
“Hope
in God.”
Today Habakkuk
turns that hope
back toward heaven
and says:
“I'm still here,
Lord.
I'm still asking.”
A new beginning sometimes begins with a prayer we have prayed many times before:
when God's answer has not yet come, I can keep bringing my heart to Him.
Reflection: Is there a prayer I have nearly stopped praying because I have mistaken God's silence for His lack of concern?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know the prayers I have carried for a long time and the answers I am still waiting to see. Sometimes Your silence is difficult for me to understand. Help me not to interpret waiting as abandonment. Give me the courage to speak honestly with You, as Habakkuk did, and the faith to keep coming back when nothing seems to change. I do not know what You may already be doing beyond what I can see, but I trust that my prayers are not hidden from You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

*TESTAMENT OF GRACE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY (GRACE REVIVAL CENTRE)*

*LIFELINES DEVOTIONAL FOR SATURDAY,AUGUST 29, 2026*

*TOPIC: COMPLETE RESTORATION IN CHRIST*

*BIBLE VERSE*
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” -2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

*MEDITATION*
The greatest restoration God can give a person is not merely the recovery of possessions, opportunities, health, relationships, or earthly achievements; it is the restoration of the person himself through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Sin damages the human spirit, distorts identity, separates people from God, and produces consequences that affect every area of life. Yet when a person comes to Christ, God begins a transformation that reaches the very foundation of his existence. Paul declares, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” This means that salvation is not simply an improvement of the old life but the beginning of a new life in Christ. The believer receives a new identity, a new relationship with God, a new spiritual position, and a new direction. The old things no longer have the authority to define who that person must become because Christ has introduced the believer into a new creation.

The transformation produced by knowing Christ is beautifully demonstrated in the life of Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector who had become wealthy through a profession associated with exploitation and dishonesty, and his community regarded him as a sinner (Luke 19:1–7). Yet when Jesus entered his life, something profound happened. Zacchaeus did not merely express admiration for Jesus; his encounter with Christ produced a transformation in his values and behaviour. He declared, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold” (Luke 19:8). Jesus responded, “This day is salvation come to this house” (Luke 19:9). His encounter with Christ affected his relationship with money, his relationship with people, his sense of responsibility, and his understanding of righteousness. This demonstrates that genuine knowledge of Christ produces visible changes in the life of the believer.

The Apostle Paul himself provides another powerful example of complete transformation. Before his encounter with Christ, Paul was passionately persecuting the Church, believing that he was doing God's will (Acts 8:3; 9:1–2). But when Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus, his entire direction changed (Acts 9:3–6). The persecutor became a preacher, the destroyer of Christian lives became a builder of the Church, and the man who had once opposed Christ devoted the remainder of his life to proclaiming the gospel. Paul later wrote, “I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). His transformation demonstrates that no past is so destructive that Christ cannot redeem the person who surrenders to Him. God does not merely erase the record of our past; He gives us a new purpose through which our restored lives can become instruments of His kingdom.

Complete restoration in Christ also involves the restoration of our relationship with God. Sin separated humanity from God, but Christ came to reconcile us to the Father. Scripture declares, “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:18). Through Christ, the guilty receive forgiveness, the condemned receive justification, the alienated are brought near, and those who were spiritually dead are made alive. Ephesians 2:13 declares, “But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” This is the deepest dimension of divine restoration because every other blessing finds its proper place when the believer is reconciled to God. Material restoration without spiritual restoration cannot satisfy the deepest needs of the human soul, but when Christ restores the heart, He establishes a foundation upon which every other aspect of life can be rebuilt according to His will.

The new life in Christ is not only about what God has delivered us from; it is also about what He is continually making us into. Romans 12:2 instructs believers, “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The believer therefore cooperates with God's transforming work by continually submitting to His Word, walking in the Spirit, pursuing holiness, forgiving others, developing godly character, and growing in the knowledge of Christ. The disciples provide an encouraging example of this process. They began as ordinary men with weaknesses, misunderstandings, fears, and ambitions, yet through their relationship with Jesus they were progressively transformed into bold witnesses of the gospel. Peter, who once denied Christ, eventually proclaimed Him publicly with extraordinary courage (Acts 2:14–41). Restoration in Christ is therefore both an event and a continuing journey: we become new in Christ, and then we continue to be renewed as we walk with Him.

If you have experienced losses, failures, disappointments, or seasons that have left you feeling broken, remember that Christ does not merely want to restore isolated parts of your life; He wants to make you new. Your past may contain mistakes, but it does not have to determine your future. Your failures may have wounded you, but they do not have to become your identity. Your losses may have changed your circumstances, but they cannot cancel God's ability to give your life new meaning and purpose. “Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Come to Christ again and again with every broken area of your life, allowing His grace to transform your heart, renew your mind, restore your relationship with God, and redirect your purpose. The ultimate evidence of restoration is not simply that you possess more than you once possessed, but that you have become more like Christ. In Christ, restoration reaches its fullest expression when a broken life becomes a new creation and a wounded story becomes a testimony of God's transforming grace.

*PRAYER*
Heavenly Father, thank You for the complete restoration that is available in Christ. Make me new in every area of my life, renew my mind, heal my heart, restore my relationship with You, and transform my character and purpose. Let everything that belongs to the old life lose its power over me, and let the beauty of Christ be revealed through my restored life. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

Martyrdom of John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Elizabeth became pregnant with John in her old age, according to God's plan, which was revealed to Zechariah by the Archangel Gabriel when Zechariah was in the temple. While Elizabeth was pregnant, Holy Mary, the mother of Jesus, visited her and helped her. The name "John" was chosen by God and also announced by the Archangel Gabriel to Zechariah.

As a young man, John lived in the desert, wearing clothes made from camel hair and surviving on locusts and honey. He spent his life giving witness to Jesus, declaring that Jesus was the Son of God. John also baptized Jesus and publicly proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus praised John, saying that he was greater than an apostle. John was bold in speaking the truth, even to powerful people, and he openly criticized them for their sins.

One example of John’s courage was when he condemned Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for marrying his brother's wife, Herodias, while his brother Herod Philip I was still alive. Herod Antipas had divorced his first wife, Phasaelis, to be with Herodias, which was unlawful. Herod wanted to kill John but was afraid to because many people believed John was a prophet and a holy man.

At a banquet, Herodias' daughter, Salome, performed a dance that greatly pleased Herod Antipas. In his delight, Herod promised to give her anything she asked for, even up to half of his kingdom. At her mother Herodias' urging, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Although Herod was reluctant, he had to keep his promise and ordered John's beheading. John was executed at the fortress of Machaerus around 30 to 35 A.D.

The Jewish historian Flavius Josephus wrote that Herod's army was later destroyed as divine punishment for the killing of St. John the Baptist.

John the Baptist is considered the forerunner of Jesus, sent by God to prepare the way for Christ’s coming. Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, Christians believe they should prepare themselves for the second coming of Jesus, which will bring the Last Judgment and establish the Kingdom of God. To do this, we must strive to live as true followers of God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
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Too passionate about JESUS.
Too bold about your faith.
Too loud about what GOD has done for you.
Too determined to tell somebody else that JESUS CHANGES LIVES!

You weren't given a testimony just to keep it quiet.

Somebody needs to hear what God brought you through. Somebody needs the hope you've found.

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I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears. My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my enemies. Psalm 6:6-7 NKJV

Life Recovery Bible Notes: Even though we may be suffering greatly, we can have confidence that God answers our prayers. God will always hear our petitions and rescue us. We should be as bold as David is here, claiming victory at the end of his prayer. Prayer should not be a last-ditch tactic; it should be the basis for our battles for recovery.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 28)

1. The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2. Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and
knowledge
Right will be prolonged.

3. A poor man who oppresses the poor
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

4. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But such as keep the law contend with them.

5. Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all.

6. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7. Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8. One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

9. One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

10. Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He himself will fall into his own pit;
But the blameless will inherit good.

11. The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.

12. When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory;
But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

13. He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14. Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15. Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over poor people.

16. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17. A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.

18. Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved,
But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19. He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20. A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

21. To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

22. A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

23. He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

24. Whoever robs his father or his mother,
And says, “It is no transgression,”
The same is
companion to a destroyer.

25. He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who
trusts in the LORD will be prospered.

26. He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,But whoever
walks wisely will be delivered.

27. He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

28. When the wicked arise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.