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Father, sustain me with Your grace this week. Amen.
24/08/2026

Father, sustain me with Your grace this week. Amen.

What battle are you tempted to fight on your own? What does it look like to “be still” as you trust God to fight for you...
24/08/2026

What battle are you tempted to fight on your own? What does it look like to “be still” as you trust God to fight for you?

Dear Jesus, I trust You as You fight for me.

24/08/2026

Today's devotion!

Fighting for You

Bible in a Year: Psalms 116-118, 1 Corinthians 7:1-19

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14

Today's Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18

Professional boxer Jim Braddock was known as someone who fought not for riches and fame but to put food on the table for his family. The movie Cinderella Man chronicles his fairytale-like comeback from a past-his-prime boxer to the world heavyweight champion. While facing extreme poverty during the Great Depression, Jim repeatedly sacrificed his own resources, health, and pride to provide for his children. He was never intimidated by an opponent and courageously endured pummeling in the ring to keep his family safe.

Jim’s legacy is one of passionate defense of his family. We, too, have a passionate defender who has promised to take our place in the ring. When the Israelites faced Pharaoh’s mighty army after their escape from slavery in Egypt, they were terrified and cried out to God. “It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!” they foolishly said (Exodus 14:12). But Moses replied in faith, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” (v. 14). And without any action from the Israelites, their enemies were literally swept away by the sea as God supernaturally ended the battle before it even began.

Sometimes it feels like we’re facing the trials of life or arrows from the enemy, Satan, on our own (see Psalm 91:5). But God’s with us (Deuteronomy 31:6), and He fights for us; we need only to be still.

By: Karen Pimpo

Reflect & Pray
What battle are you tempted to fight on your own? What does it look like to “be still” as you trust God to fight for you?

Dear Jesus, I trust You as You fight for me.

Restful Moment with God 🙏Blessed and Above: Deuteronomy 28:13 (NIV)
23/08/2026

Restful Moment with God 🙏
Blessed and Above: Deuteronomy 28:13 (NIV)

Thank you God 🙏
23/08/2026

Thank you God 🙏

How does your life reflect the authenticity of Jesus Christ? How might it reject Him?Dear God, please help me to honor Y...
23/08/2026

How does your life reflect the authenticity of Jesus Christ? How might it reject Him?

Dear God, please help me to honor You as I live in Your genuine presence.

23/08/2026

Today's devotion!

Authentic Son of God

Bible in a Year: Psalms 113-115, 1 Corinthians 6

He was despised and rejected by mankind. Isaiah 53:3

Today's Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-7

A photography contest featured images created by artificial intelligence (AI). People from around the world submitted pictures they had fabricated by AI text prompts on computers. Only AI-generated images were allowed. One winner was a surreal depiction: something that looked like a pink flamingo curled into a feathery ball, against a sandy landscape.

There was only one problem. The winning image was a real photograph of a real flamingo. The photographer had entered an authentic photo in an AI-contest. His picture, “Flamingone,” was disqualified. That’s right—the authentic photo was rejected for being the real thing.

The prophet Isaiah vividly foretells a similar irony about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ: “He was led like a lamb to the slaughter” (Isaiah 53:7). Christ was taken to court for claiming to be the Jewish Messiah. Yet he did not offer a defense: “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth” (v. 7). Isaiah points to the ultimate contradiction: “He was despised and rejected by mankind” (v. 3). That’s right—the authentic Messiah, the true Son of God, was rejected as being fake.

Today, you and I are judges in that court of decision. Do we accept Jesus as the authentic Son of God? Or do we reject Him as something less? Even if we believe in Him, does our daily living sometimes reject Him as the real deal?

By: Kenneth Petersen

Reflect & Pray
How does your life reflect the authenticity of Jesus Christ? How might it reject Him?

Dear God, please help me to honor You as I live in Your genuine presence.

Restful Moment with God🙏Heaven’s Open Hand: Deuteronomy 28:12 (NIV)
22/08/2026

Restful Moment with God🙏
Heaven’s Open Hand: Deuteronomy 28:12 (NIV)

22/08/2026

God is big enough to carry every single one of your fears. Holding on to this truth today, and every day.

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