Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | March 4 2026 | Matthew 26:36–46   KEY VERSE: “. . .‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26:39, ESV)   MESSAGE:   In Matthew 16:21–23, the Lord Jesus rebuked Peter for attempting to dissuade Him from the Cross. Again, in Matthew 17:22–23, He spoke clearly about His coming suffering, death, and resurrection. Why then the anguish in Gethsemane? Today’s passage reveals the depth of Christ’s humanity. He was fully God and fully Man. As Man, He faced the reality of the cup—the atoning death through which He would bear the weight of sin.   Several lessons emerge. First, divine assignments can bring deep anguish. Paul spoke of his daily pressure and concern for the churches (2 Corinthians 11:28). Obedience to God’s purpose is often costly. Second, when anguish comes, the proper response is prayer before the Sovereign God. Jesus returned to the Father more than once. Persistent prayer strengthens resolve.   Third, we may invite others to pray with us, but Gethsemane teaches that surrender is ultimately personal. The disciples slept. Christ alone carried the burden before the Father. Fourth, the key verse makes clear that Christ expressed the human desire to avoid the cup, yet fully submitted to the Father’s will. Philippians 2:4–11 reminds us that this surrender flowed from the eternal redemptive purpose of God the Son, who humbled Himself in obedience unto death.   Finally, verse 46 shows that prayer settled the matter before the betrayer arrived. Luke 22:43 records that an angel strengthened Him during His intense intercession. When the moment came, Christ was ready. This Lenten season, Gethsemane calls us to surrender. Christ yielded to the Father and moved toward the Cross in obedience. We are invited to entrust our struggles to God's purpose. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Gethsemane reveals that destiny is settled in prayer. In this Lenten season, bring your defining moments before God. Seek strength from the Father, surrender you will and walk in obedience even when the path is costly.   PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, in moments of struggle teach me to seek the Father in prayer. Strengthen my heart to surrender fully to Your will. Shape my obedience for Your glory and the good of others. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 63: Numbers 31–33 - Remembering the Journey DAILY word study: CUP The word translated “cup” comes from the Greek potērion. It refers to a portion given to someone. In the Bible, it can describe an experience God allows a person to go through. In Gethsemane, Jesus spoke of the cup as the suffering He was about to face. He did not ignore it. He brought it to the Father in prayer and chose obedience. The cup reminds us that surrender often comes before strength. Reflect on this: What has God placed before you in this season? Have you brought it to Him in prayer?

Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | March 3 2026 | Psalm 22:24–31   KEY VERSE: “For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.” (Psalm 22:24, ESV)   MESSAGE:   Psalm 22 is an individual lament arising from deep distress caused by hostile and unfaithful people, including those who should have shown compassion. The psalm later became central to the crucifixion narrative and is rightly treated as Messianic.   Matthew, writing with a Jewish audience in view, connects this psalm to the suffering of Christ. Psalm 22:18 appears in the casting of lots for Jesus’ garments (Matthew 27:35). Psalm 22:7 is reflected in the mocking of Christ (Matthew 27:39). Psalm 22:8 is echoed in Matthew 27:43. Most strikingly, Jesus voices Psalm 22:1 in Matthew 27:46.   Believers, both individually and collectively, experience moments of distress and spiritual questioning. We ask where God is. We struggle with silence. Psalm 22:24 assures that God does not despise the affliction of His people. He hears the cry of the righteous.   At the cross, Jesus entered fully into that cry and in His resurrection the Psalm's vision of vindication and proclamation found its fulfilment. Deliverance followed suffering. The closing verses anticipate testimony and worship among the nations. During Lent, this psalm reminds us that God hears, acts, and brings His redemptive purposes to completion. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: When you feel unheard or overlooked, bring your cry honestly before God. Read Psalm 22 in its entirety and trace its movement from lament to praise. Refuse to silence your faith in difficult seasons. Hold firmly to the assurance that God hears and responds in His time. Let your testimony follow your deliverance.   PRAYER: Lord God, You do not despise the affliction of Your people. You hear our cries and remain attentive to our distress. Strengthen our faith when we feel weary. Anchor our hearts in the assurance of Your ultimate deliverance. Teach us to trust You until praise rises again. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 62: Numbers 28–30 - Faithfulness in Worship and Promise DAILY word study: HEARD The Hebrew word, shamaʿ translated “HEARD” means more than auditory perception. It carries the idea of attentive listening that leads to response. In Scripture, when God “hears,” He engages. He responds in covenant faithfulness. Psalm 22:24 assures us that God’s hearing is active and purposeful. He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. His hearing leads to vindication, restoration, and testimony. Reflect on this: Do you believe that God’s hearing includes His action? How does this shape the way you pray in distress?

Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | March 2 2026 | Isaiah 53:1-12   KEY VERSE: “Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him… by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.” (Isaiah 53:10-11, ESV)   MESSAGE:   The Christian life is described as a race that demands endurance. Isaiah 53 stands as one of the clearest prophetic portraits of Christ in the Old Testament. Though the entire chapter unfolds the mystery of redemption, verses ten and eleven draw our attention to the purpose and fruit of the Servant’s suffering.   First, the suffering of the Servant unfolded according to the will of the Lord. Isaiah declares that it pleased the Lord to crush Him, revealing that redemption proceeded from divine purpose. The cross expressed God’s redemptive design for the salvation of humanity.   Second, the suffering reached beyond physical pain into the depths of the soul. Isaiah speaks of anguish borne by the Servant. In Matthew 26:38, the Lord Jesus described the sorrow pressing upon Him. His suffering engaged the whole person as He bore the weight of sin.   Third, His suffering accomplished the removal of guilt and the restoration of many. The Servant bore iniquities so that many might be counted righteous. Isaiah 53:11 affirms this truth, and the apostle Paul echoes it in 1 Corinthians 1:30, declaring that Christ has become our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.   Finally, the Servant’s suffering did not end in anguish. Isaiah affirms that His days would be prolonged and that He would see the fruit of His travail and be satisfied. Obedience led to vindication and glory. During Lent, we remember that Christ’s suffering fulfilled the Father’s will and secured redemption. As He declared in Luke 24:26, Christ was to suffer and then enter His glory. Through His obedient sacrifice, God’s saving purpose was accomplished. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: During this Lenten season, reflect deeply on the cost of your salvation. Let the cross shape your understanding of obedience and humility. Follow Christ not only in gratitude but in surrendered service. Embrace faithfulness even when obedience requires endurance.   PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You bore my sin and accomplished my redemption. Shape my heart through the pattern of Your obedience. Teach me to serve with humility and to trust the Father’s will in every season. Strengthen me to follow You faithfully. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! DAILY word study: CRUSH The Hebrew word, dāḵāʾ translated “crush” conveys the idea of being broken down, pressed, or brought low under weight. It often describes deep affliction or suffering that penetrates beyond the surface. In Isaiah 53:10, it reveals the intensity of what the Servant endured under the will of the Lord. This was not random pain. The crushing speaks of redemptive suffering borne with purpose. The Servant carried the weight of sin so that righteousness could be granted to many. The language emphasizes cost, depth, and substitution. Reflect on this: What does it mean to you that your redemption required such weight to be borne? How should the cost of your salvation shape your obedience today?

Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | March 1 2026 | Hebrews 12:1-3   KEY VERSE: “Therefore, . . . , let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1, ESV)   MESSAGE:   The Christian life is described as a race that demands endurance. To endure means to persist, to remain steadfast despite pressure, hardship, or opposition. The opening word in our text for today, “Therefore”, directs our attention to Hebrews 11. The writer has just presented the men and women of faith who trusted God through severe trials. They acted on conviction and lived in hope of what God had promised (Hebrews 11:13–16). Their lives testify that faith sustains the believer through difficulty. Because of their witness, we are called to lay aside every weight and the sin that clings closely. “Weight” may refer to anything that hinders spiritual progress, even if not sinful in itself. Sin, however, entangles and slows the runner. Both must be deliberately set aside. The central focus of the passage is the Lord Jesus Christ. We run by looking to Him. He is the founder and perfecter of our faith. He initiates our salvation and brings it to completion (Hebrews 2:10; 12:2). Jesus endured the cross, bearing its shame. He faced hostility from sinners yet remained faithful. His endurance was anchored in the joy set before Him — the accomplishment of redemption and the glory that followed. Lent calls us to this same perseverance. As we fix our eyes on Christ, we receive strength to continue the race set before us. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: The Christian race, whether in life or ministry, can become demanding and discouraging. There is always the temptation to slow down or withdraw. Let the testimony of the faithful in Hebrews 11 encourage you. Above all, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Remove what hinders your spiritual growth and press forward with endurance.   PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, You endured the cross and remained faithful to the end. Grant me the grace to lay aside every hindrance and run my race with perseverance. Strengthen my faith and help me finish well. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 60: Numbers 22–24 - God’s Purpose Cannot Be Cursed DAILY word study: ENDURANCE The word translated “endurance” in Hebrews 12:1 is the Greek term hypomonē. The Greek word hypomonē refers to steadfast perseverance under pressure. It describes remaining under a load without abandoning the course. In the New Testament, it reflects active persistence that is sustained by faith in God’s promise. In Hebrews 12, believers are urged to run with hypomonē because the Christian journey includes resistance, hardship, and discipline. This endurance is strengthened by looking to Jesus, whose own perseverance secured redemption. Reflect on this: What is currently testing your perseverance? How can fixing your eyes on Christ strengthen your resolve?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 28 2026 | Psalm 139:23-24   KEY VERSE: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties;” (Psalm 139:23, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   Psalm 139 concludes with a courageous prayer: “Search me, God, and know my heart… see if there is any offensive way in me.” After affirming that nothing in his life escapes God’s knowledge, David entrusts his inner world to the Lord who sees completely and judges righteously. He opens himself deliberately to divine scrutiny, confident that God’s searching gaze is faithful and just. Lent draws us into that same willingness. Spiritual growth takes root where we pause long enough to examine the heart before God. Through quiet prayer and attentive reading of Scripture, we allow His truth to illuminate areas that require attention.   This season becomes an invitation to honesty, humility, and deeper communion, as we welcome Christ, the Light of the world, to shine upon our hearts and reveal what is hidden so that renewal may begin. To welcome divine examination is to come before the Lord who knows us fully and restores us graciously.   As we place ourselves under His searching light, the Spirit begins His quiet work within. He brings clarity to motives and reveals patterns that shape our lives. What comes into the light can be surrendered, and grace meets us there with healing and direction. Renewal unfolds through repentance and faithful obedience. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: During this Lenten season, create intentional moments of self-examination before God. Read Psalm 139 slowly and prayerfully. Ask the Lord to reveal attitudes or habits that need correction. Write down what He shows you and take a clear step of obedience in response.   PRAYER: Lord, You know me completely. Search my heart and reveal what requires Your correction. Cleanse my motives, thoughts, and renew my fellowship with You. Shape my inner life by Your Word and form in me a heart that honours You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 59: Numbers 19–21 - From Discipline to Deliverance DAILY word study : SEARCH Search, rendered in Hebrew as חָקַר (ḥāqar) The Hebrew word ḥāqar means to examine thoroughly, to investigate carefully, or to explore deeply. It was used by miners digging into the earth in search of hidden treasure and by rulers examining matters with diligence. The word carries the idea of intentional, penetrating inquiry. When David prays, “Search me, God,” he is not asking for a surface review. He is inviting a deep examination of his inner life—thoughts, motives, desires, and intentions. He willingly places himself before the God who sees completely. This prayer reflects trust. David believes that God’s searching is purposeful and restorative. He knows that what God uncovers, He also refines. Reflect on this: Have you invited God to examine the deeper layers of your heart? Are you willing to let His light reach areas you rarely bring before Him?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 27 2026 | Matthew 4:1-11   KEY VERSE: “But He answered and said, 'It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   Jesus spoke the words in our key verse in the wilderness, at a moment of real hunger. After fasting forty days and forty nights, the tempter urged Him to turn stones into bread. The temptation was not only about food. It was about independence. It was a push to meet a legitimate need without reference to the Father’s will. Jesus answered with Scripture. He quoted Deuteronomy and showed that life is sustained by more than what the body can touch. Bread can fill the stomach, yet the heart can remain unsettled. God’s Word feeds the inner life, shapes desire, and keeps a person steady when appetite speaks loudly. Lent invites you to face this question honestly. What do you run to when you feel empty or tired? Jesus shows you a better way. He stayed in the wilderness and stood firm with the Word. When you return to Scripture and prayer, your hunger becomes a doorway into deeper dependence on God. The Father sustains those who lean on His Word. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Notice what your hunger reveals. When cravings rise, pause and seek God’s voice before you satisfy the urge. Open Scripture daily during this Lenten journey and let it shape your choices. Replace quick comforts with simple obedience. Feed your mind with God’s truth and let Christ become the strength you rely on.   PRAYER: Lord Jesus, teach me to depend on Your Word. When I feel empty, draw me to Scripture and prayer. Strengthen me to choose obedience and to trust the Father’s will. Feed my soul with truth and keep my heart steady. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 58: Numbers 16–18 - God Confirms His Chosen Servants DAILY word study: LIVE The word translated “live” in Matthew 4:4 is ζήσεται (zēsetai), the future middle indicative of ζάω (zaō), meaning “to live,” “to be alive,” or “to continue in life.” It does not merely refer to physical breathing or biological survival. It speaks of life that is sustained, preserved, and actively maintained. In Scripture, zaō often carries a fuller sense of life — vitality under God’s sustaining power. It points to life that flows from relationship with God and dependence on His provision. When Jesus declares that man shall not “live” on bread alone, He teaches that real, sustained life — life that endures and flourishes — comes from every word that proceeds from God. Physical food maintains the body, but God’s spoken Word preserves and strengthens the whole person. Life, in its fullest sense, is upheld by divine truth Reflect on this: What is currently sustaining your inner life? Are you feeding daily on God’s Word in a way that strengthens your trust and obedience?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 26 2026 | Acts 3:11-21 KEY VERSE: “Repent therefore. . ., so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,” (Acts 3:19, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   In Acts 3, Peter speaks to the crowd after the lame man is healed at the temple gate. The miracle captures their attention, but Peter points them beyond the sign to the risen Christ. He calls them to repent so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repentance is God’s gracious call to return. It is the pathway into restored fellowship.   To repent is to turn the heart toward God. It is responding to the authority of the risen Lord and aligning our lives under His reign. Peter’s appeal called the people to acknowledge Christ openly and to walk in obedience to Him. God receives the one who comes with sincerity. He restores the willing heart and renews communion with Himself. Refreshing flows from honest surrender. During Lent, we focus on the state of our hearts and respond to God in confession and faith.   Repentance restores joy because it brings us again into the life-giving presence of the Lord. In returning to Him, we find renewal for the soul and strength for faithful living. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: In this season, come before God with a repentant heart. Examine your life in the light of His Word. Confess sincerely. Align your steps with Christ. Receive His mercy and walk in renewed fellowship with Him.   PRAYER: Father, lead me in true repentance. Turn my heart fully toward You. Restore my joy and refresh my soul as I walk in renewed fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 57: Numbers 13–15 -Faith at the Edge of Promise DAILY word study: REPENT The English word repent comes from the Greek word metanoeō, which means “to change one’s mind” or “to turn in a new direction.” It describes an inward shift that leads to a changed life. It is a deliberate turning of the heart toward God. In Acts 3:19, Peter calls the people to repent in response to the risen Christ. This turning opens the way for “times of refreshing,” a renewal that flows from restored fellowship with the Lord. Reflect on this: Where is God calling you to turn today? Repentance is not vague sorrow; it is a clear decision to align your heart and steps with Christ. As you respond sincerely, expect renewal to follow.

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 25 2026 | Psalm 46:1-11   KEY VERSE: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”  (Psalm 46:10, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   Psalm 46 was written in a time of unrest—the earth trembles. Nations rage. In the midst of it all, God speaks: “Be still and know that I am God.” This stillness calls us to trust His sovereign rule and rest in His presence. During this Lenten season, we are invited to cultivate such stillness. Jesus often withdrew to pray. In those quiet moments, He lived in communion with the Father and drew strength for obedience. The hidden place shaped His public ministry.   When we become still before God, we begin to see clearly. The heart slows, and trust deepens. His presence steadies the soul, and silence becomes a sanctuary as we place ourselves fully under His authority.   As we learn to be still, our walk is anchored in the assurance that God reigns. We come to know Him more deeply and move forward with renewed confidence. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Practice intentional stillness this Lenten season. Set aside moments to cease striving and listen. Open Scripture in quiet prayer and allow the Spirit to bring clarity. Receive guidance and direction for your walk with God.   PRAYER: Lord, teach me to be still before You. Quiet my striving and steady my heart. Let silence become a sanctuary where I trust Your rule and rest in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 56: Numbers 9–12 - Guidance, Grumbling, and Leadership Tested DAILY word study: BE STILL The Hebrew word translated “be still” is raphah. It conveys the sense of letting go, loosening one’s grip, or ceasing to strive. It is a call to release tension and recognise the authority of God. In Psalm 46, this command is spoken amid turmoil. Mountains move. Waters roar. Nations stir. Into that unrest, God calls His people to rest in Him. Stillness, then, is an act of trust. It is surrender before the sovereign Lord. Reflect on this: Where is God inviting you to release your grip and rest in His rule today?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 24 2026 | Philippians 2:5-11   KEY VERSE: “. . .He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.”  (Philippians 2:8, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   Jesus reached glory through humility. Philippians 2 shows the path He chose. He did not grasp for status. He humbled Himself and obeyed the Father, even to death on a cross. This is the way of Christ.   We often want victory without sacrifice, but Jesus teaches another road. True life grows through surrender. Obedience can be costly, yet it is worship. When you embrace the cross in daily choices, you walk in the footsteps of Christ, trusting the Father who exalts in His time.   Lent calls you to follow Jesus with a lowered heart and a steady yes to God. The cross comes before the crown, and the crown belongs to the One who obeyed. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: As you walk through Lent, remember that the glory you desire has a story behind it. Choose humility and obedience in the small moments. Let your daily decisions reflect the mind of Christ.   PRAYER: Jesus, help me embrace humility and obedience. Teach me to follow You faithfully on the way of the cross. For Your dear name’s sake, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 55: Numbers 5–8 - God Among a Set-Apart People DAILY word study : HUMBLED In Philippians 2:8, the word translated “humbled” comes from the Greek tapeinoō, meaning to make low, to bring down, or to take a lower position willingly. It describes voluntary lowering, not forced humiliation. Jesus was not reduced by weakness. He chose humility. He submitted Himself to the Father’s will, even when obedience led to the cross. His humility was active and deliberate. In Scripture, humility is not self-hatred. It is rightful alignment before God. Reflect on this: Where is God inviting you to choose humility instead of self-assertion today?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 23 2026 | Matthew 6:16-18   KEY VERSE: “. . . Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”  (Matthew 6:18, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   As we journey through Lent, many believers choose to fast. Jesus reminds us that fasting is not about what others see, but about what the Father sees in secret.   In Matthew 6, Jesus assumes His followers will fast. He does not say “if,” but “when.” At the same time, He warns against turning fasting into a display. Some, He says, disfigure their faces so others will notice their sacrifice. Their reward ends with human approval.   True fasting is different. It is quiet. It is sincere. It is directed toward the Father who sees beyond appearance. The discipline is not meant to draw attention, but to deepen communion. What happens in secret becomes an offering of trust before God.   When fasting is practised with a right motive, it frees the heart from the need for applause and anchors it in the Father’s presence. The One who sees what is done in secret is faithful to respond. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: As you fast during this Lenten season, examine your motive. Let your devotion remain between you and the Father who sees in secret. Avoid drawing attention to your sacrifice. Instead, allow your fasting to deepen your communion with God. Seek His presence quietly, trusting that He notices what others may never see.   PRAYER: Father, purify my motives. Teach me to seek You in the hidden place and not for the approval of others. Let my fasting be sincere and directed toward You alone. May what is done in secret draw me closer to Your heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 54: Numbers 1–4 - Ordered for the Journey DAILY word study: SECRET In Matthew 6:18, the English word secret derives from the Greek kryptos, meaning hidden, concealed, and not visible to the public eye. It refers to something done out of sight, beyond display or performance. Jesus uses this word to describe the space where true devotion belongs. The focus is not on hiding from people out of fear, but on directing our hearts toward God without seeking attention. What is done in the hidden place reveals what we truly value. When your devotion moves from the public eye to the secret place, it becomes personal, sincere, and God-centered. Reflect on this: What part of your spiritual life belongs only to you and the Father?

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 22 2026 | Joel 2:12-17   KEY VERSE: “So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For His gracious and merciful,”  (Joel 2:13, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   In Joel’s day, tearing one’s garment was a public sign of grief and repentance. It was visible, dramatic, and unmistakable. Yet God saw beyond the fabric. He called His people to rend their hearts instead. Outward expressions could be performed, but inward surrender could not be faked. Lent confronts us with the same challenge. It is possible to participate in religious observances and still keep the heart guarded. God desires more than visible devotion. He seeks hearts that truly turn back to Him.   True repentance is surrender. It is allowing God to break what is hardened and heal what is hidden. When the heart is opened before Him, mercy enters, and restoration begins. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: God knows us better than we know ourselves, so we cannot pretend before Him. He calls for sincere repentance that changes the heart, not just outward behaviour. Come to Him with an open heart and a desire for true transformation.   PRAYER: Lord, soften my heart. Let my repentance be real, deep, and sincere, and draw me fully back to Yourself. For Your dear name’s sake. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 53: Leviticus 26–27 - Choosing Faithful Obedience DAILY word study : REND The Hebrew word is qāraʿ (קָרַע). It means “to tear,” “to split,” or “to rip apart.” In the Old Testament, it often described tearing garments as a visible sign of grief, distress, or repentance. In Joel 2:13, God redirects that action inward. Instead of tearing clothing, He commands His people to tear their hearts. The call is not for dramatic display but for sincere inner brokenness. To “rend” the heart is to allow God to break pride, expose hidden sin, and remove resistance. It is not about emotional intensity but about genuine return. Reflect on this: Is there any area of your heart still guarded before God? Ask Him to soften and open it fully, so repentance becomes real and restoration can begin.

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 21 2026 | Genesis 3:14-19   KEY VERSE: “...For dust you are and to dust you will return.”  (Genesis 3:19, NKJV)   MESSAGE:   The Lenten journey keeps before us a sobering truth: we are dust, sustained only by the mercy of God. We are human, fragile, and temporary. This reminder humbles us, stripping away pride and helping us see that life is not sustained by our strength but by God’s grace.   To remember we are dust is not hopelessness. It is honesty. God does not despise our weakness; He meets it with grace. Lent becomes a sacred invitation to return to Him, acknowledging how deeply we need Him.   When we admit our frailty, we open ourselves to renewal. The God who formed humanity from dust still breathes life into surrendered hearts. He restores those who come to Him with humility and trust. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Humility is the doorway through which grace and renewal enter. As you reflect during this season of Lent, take a posture of honesty before God. Allow Him to shape your heart and draw you nearer to Himself.   PRAYER: Father, remind me of my need for You. Let Your grace cover my weakness and renew my heart during this season of Lent. Form humility within me and lead me into deeper fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 52: Leviticus 24–25 - Justice, Mercy, and Rest DAILY word study : DUST The Hebrew word is ʿāphār (עָפָר). It refers to dry earth, loose soil, or fine particles of the ground. In Genesis 3:19, it emphasises human frailty and mortality. In Scripture, dust represents both origin and limitation. Humanity was formed from the ground and remains dependent on the Creator. The reminder of dust is not meant to diminish dignity but to cultivate humility. It confronts self-sufficiency and calls us back to dependence on God. During Lent, this word helps us remember that life is sustained by God’s grace, not by human strength. Reflect on this: Where have you relied on yourself instead of God? Let the truth of “dust” guide you into humility and renewed trust in the One who gives life.