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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  The Living one among the Lampstands  Bible Reading: Revelation 1:9-20 Key Verse Vs 17-18 V 17-18 “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades”. DEVOTION The book of Revelation opens with “the revelation from Jesus Christ” (Rev1:1), unveiling Him as the exalted and victorious Lamb of God. Before receiving the prophetic message for the seven churches in Asia Minor, John encounters the risen and glorified Lord in overwhelming majesty. At the sight of Jesus, John falls down in fear. This is the same John who once leaned on Jesus’ bosom at the Last Supper and called himself “the disciple whom Jesus loves.” Yet this revelation of Christ in His glory is on an entirely different level. But Jesus does not leave John in fear. Jesus reaches out, touches him, and sp...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  The Living one among the Lampstands  Bible Reading: Revelation 1:9-20 Key Verse Vs 17-18 V 17-18 “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades”. DEVOTION The book of Revelation opens with “the revelation from Jesus Christ” (Rev1:1), unveiling Him as the exalted and victorious Lamb of God. Before receiving the prophetic message for the seven churches in Asia Minor, John encounters the risen and glorified Lord in overwhelming majesty. At the sight of Jesus, John falls down in fear. This is the same John who once leaned on Jesus’ bosom at the Last Supper and called himself “the disciple whom Jesus loves.” Yet this revelation of Christ in His glory is on an entirely different level. But Jesus does not leave John in fear. Jesus reaches out, touches him, and sp...
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Word for the day by Christian Education ForuM

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  THE ONLY  RIGHTEOUS GOD AND A SAVIOR Bible Reading:  Isaiah 45:21-24 Key Verse Vs 21b Verse 21B  “ Was it  not I  the Lord?  And there is no God apart from me, a righteous God  and a savior; there is none but me. DEVOTION In Isaiah 45:21  the prophet  asserts the uniqueness  and righteousness of God, declares himself as the only savior, highlighting that the salvation is not found in human effort, money or power. It is available through  His righteous character and unmatched power. Because He is holy and just, cannot ignore sin, yet in love, He provided  Jesus to bear our punishment offering his righteousness instead of our own. Through Christ's death  guilty sinners, once justly under wrath, came into a new relationship with God as His beloved children under grace.    When  we are justified, God takes our sins and places them on Christ, and then He takes the righteousness of Christ  and pla...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  My tongue shall proclaim your righteousness Bible Reading: Psalms 35: 18 to 28 Key Verse Vs 18 18  Then I will thank you in the assembly of your people; I will praise you before them all. DEVOTION In the final part of Psalm 35, King David finds himself in a very difficult situation. He is surrounded by people who are lying about him and trying to ruin his reputation.Biblical commentators believe David wrote this Psalm while he was being hunted by King Saul. During this time, David was an anointed but not-yet-crowned king living as a fugitive in the wilderness.  Even though David is hurting and feels the weight of this injustice, he makes a powerful choice. Instead of letting his heart fill with bitterness or focusing only on his pain, he decides to shift his focus toward God. He makes a public promise that he will not stay silent about God’s goodness, even when things look dark. David points out the difference between the way his enemies talk and the way a person o...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  The Revealed Name – The Lord Who Is  Bible Reading: Exodus  3:13-18   Key Verse Vs 14 "God said to Moses ' I AM who I AM" DEVOTION God’s Self-Revelation to Moses  In verse 14, God responds to Moses by saying, “I am who I am.” This profound statement  marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, as God reveals His identity not through a  conventional name but through a declaration of existence and presence.  The Journey of Deliverance  The book of Exodus, particularly chapters 3 through 18, describes the deliverance of Israel  from Egypt. Within these chapters, we encounter key events such as the call of Moses, the  plagues, the Passover, the exodus from Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the journey  to Sinai. Much like David, Moses is called away from tending sheep to become the   shepherd of God’s people. God appears to Moses at Mount Horeb in flames of fire and  assigns him the great task of leading Israel ...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  From Doubt to Devotion Bible Reading:  Psalms 73:21-28 Key Verse Vs 24 you guide me with your counsel and afterward you will take me into glory DEVOTION Psalms 73 is attributed to Asaph, the leader of one of David’s three Levitical choirs. The Asaphite psalms frequently focus on the theme of God’s rule over His people and the nations. They include prayers for God to rescue His people from foreign oppression, and often describe a God who brings down the wicked and lifts up the righteous. Asaph’s psalms also portray God as the savior of Israel, a judge presiding over His people, and the One who performs saving acts for His followers. In Psalm 73, Asaph initially struggles with doubt, confusion, and envy as he observes the prosperity of the wicked. His faith is shaken and he experiences inner turmoil. However, as the psalm progresses, there is a reversal in his attitude. Asaph gains confidence and trust in God, shifting from turmoil to renewed devotion. Like Asaph, when we...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Hope in Despair Bible Reading:   1st Peter  4:12-20 Key Verse Vs 20 b 1 Peter 4:12–19 (NIV): So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. DEVOTION We are often asked or perhaps have asked ourselves, the question: If God is good, why is there suffering in the world? Why do Christians suffer? While suffering can come from many causes, 1 Peter 4:12–19 focuses on suffering that arises specifically because of our faith. The world around us is increasingly becoming a place where morals and values are often ignored or compromised. How do we then continue to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ?  For example, how do we choose not to cuss, cheat, or compromise our integrity in environments where such behaviors may seem normal? Standing firm in our Biblical values may lead to mockery, exclusion, or even outright rejection, challenges that are often especially hard for young people when...
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