Day 1 — The Battle Between Faith and FearPhilippians 1:20“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.”Reflection:Paul isn’t writing as a distant theologian — he’s writing as a man in chains, facing an uncertain future. He’s living in the tension between faith and f...  Read More

Day 3 — Benevolence FulfilledScripture: Matthew 26:12–13 (NIV)12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”Reflection:The woman’s act in Bethany was more than generosity — it was prophecy. Her gift pointedforward to what Jesus was abo...  Read More

Day 2 — Benevolence MisunderstoodScripture: Matthew 26:8–11 (NIV)8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.9 “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.11 The poor you will always have with you, but you will no...  Read More

Day 1 — Benevolence as WorshipScripture: Matthew 26:7, 10 (NIV)7 A woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured onhis head as he was reclining at the table.10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done abeautiful thing to me.”Reflection:In Bethany, a woman approached Jesus not with words but with worship. She broke open...  Read More

Day 3 – The Lord’s Promise for the FutureScripture:“And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!”— 2 Timothy 4:18 (NKJV)Reflection:Paul could look back and say, “The Lord stood with me and I was delivered.” He had seen God rescue him from the brink of immediate execution, and that past deliverance gave him confi...  Read More

Day 2 – The Lord’s Power in WeaknessScripture:“But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”— 2 Timothy 4:17 (NKJV)Reflection:Paul testifies, “The Lord stood with me and strengthened me.” His own strength was gone, but the Lord supplied what he needed....  Read More