Mark 12.13-17 Then they sent to him some Pharisees and some Herodians to trap him in what he said. And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with […]
URC Daily Devotion 8 June 2026
Monday, 8 June 2026 Church and State 1 Romans 13.1-5 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement. For rulers are not […]
URC Daily Devotion 7 June 2026
Psalm 128 O blessed are those who fear the Lordand walk in his ways! By the labour of your hands you shall eat.You will be happy and prosper;the wife like a fruitful vinein the heart of your house;children like shoots of the olive,around the table. Indeed thus shall be blessedthose who fear the Lord.May the […]
URC Daily Devotion 6 June 2026
When the Spring Still Flows: Revelation 21:6 Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Reflection As I come to the end of these twelve […]
URC Daily Devotion 5 June 2026
When Rain Becomes Praise: Joel 2:23-24 O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God;for he has given the early rain[a] for your vindication, he has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and the later rain, as before.The threshing-floors shall be full of grain, the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. Reflection […]
URC Daily Devotion 4 June 2026
When the River Learns to Give: Proverbs 25:21-26 If your enemies are hungry, give them bread to eat; and if they are thirsty, give them water to drink;for you will heap coals of fire on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.The north wind produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.It is better to live […]
URC Daily Devotion 3 June 2026
When God’s Tears Become a River: Amos 5:21–27 I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.Even though you offer me your burnt-offerings and grain-offerings, I will not accept them;and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon.Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will […]
URC Daily Devotion 2 June 2026
When the Water Turns to Wine: John 2:1-11 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And […]
URC Daily Devotion 1 June 2026
When the Water Gives Birth: John 3:5 Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Reflection The water used for baptism looks gentle. It is clear and still, poured with care and received with hope. Yet, in the early Church, it […]
URC Daily Devotion 31 May 2026
Psalm 127If the Lord does not build the house,in vain do its builders labour;if the Lord does not watch over the city,in vain does the watchman keep vigil. In vain is your earlier rising,your going later to rest,you who toil for the bread you eat,when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber. Yes, […]