🏫 Bible Meditation - September 2026

 

Meditation  – 2032                                                                                                                                    "AATHAVAN" | Tuesday, September 01, 2026

"And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification." (Romans 5:16)

The single sin of Adam’s disobedience became a curse for all humanity. Adam's one offense brought condemnation upon us. However, through Christ—the Second Adam who came into the world to remedy this—a way was opened for many offenses to be forgiven.

Furthermore, even those who had not sinned in the same manner as Adam were overtaken by the penalty of his sin. The Apostle Paul explains this: "Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come." (Romans 5:14) Yes, the old Adam is a pattern of the One who was to come.

Adam’s sin subjected even those who did not sin like him to punishment.

But the grace of Christ releases us from many sins. This is precisely what the Apostle Paul emphasizes in today’s meditation verse: the free gift brings justification from many offenses. The world faced judgment due to one sin, yet through the obedience of one Man, many sins are forgiven. This is the grace that comes through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Dearly beloved, today we receive redemption through the blood of Christ, and through Him, our many sins are forgiven. Unlike Adam, who sinned and hid in fear from God walking in the Garden of Eden, we have no need to hide in fear. For Christ came into the world to forgive and accept us; He eagerly longs for sinners to repent and return to Him.

The grace of Christ forgives numerous sins. Therefore, we are called to confess any sin to Him without hesitation and repent. Let us come to Him with whatever sin we carry and seek His forgiveness. Today’s meditation verse reminds us that the judgment resulting from one man’s sin is not like the free gift of God. Indeed, the sentence of condemnation through Adam cannot be compared to the abundance of Christ's grace. Let us approach Him boldly and ask for forgiveness.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) Yes, the free gift of Christ cleanses us from many offenses and leads us to justification.

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"AATHAVAN" | September 02, Wednesday, 2026

"For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17)

In yesterday's meditation, we reflected on a major difference between Adam and Christ. In today’s scripture portion, the Apostle Paul explains yet another key difference.

Through Adam, death took hold of mankind. But Paul explains that if we receive the abundance of our Lord Jesus Christ’s grace, we receive eternal life instead of death. Christ came into the world precisely to give us the eternal life we lost through Adam. Indeed, we read: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

God gives us this eternal life as we live doing good works without growing weary. "Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:" (Romans 2:6, 7)

Furthermore, in today's meditation verse, the Apostle Paul declares with assurance that "they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." We will not only attain eternal life, but we will also reign with Him. This is because we are made righteous through the obedience of Christ, and the righteous will reign alongside Christ, the Righteous One.

To enable us to reign in this way, our Lord Jesus Christ has made us kings and priests before God His Father. Indeed, "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (Revelation 1:6)

If we guard and live by the law of Christ's grace, this is our supreme reward. While death reigned through the offense of one man—the old Adam—our Lord Jesus Christ broke that power through His obedience, granting us eternal life and an everlasting reign. Therefore, realizing this truth, let us live with hearts full of gratitude to Him.

Meditation - 2034                                                                                                               "AATHAVAN" | September 03, Thursday 2026

"Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus," (Philippians 2:5)

Today, we observe that when some people obtain certain positions, their actions become petty. We see that even if someone gets an entry-level position in a government office, they engage in various display tactics to assert their status. For many, the very reason they are unable to receive higher blessings in life is this pride. For God is opposed to the proud.

That is why the Apostle Peter says:

"You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (1 Peter 5:5)

Yes, humility is the higher virtue that God desires; it is the pathway for us to receive God’s grace. Today’s meditation verse tells us, "Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus."

Once, while visiting a church, I saw that a person who donated a ceiling fan had inscribed the names of their family members across its three blades. I was astonished that people could possess such petty tendencies. If this appears so trivial to us as human beings, how must such attitudes look in the sight of God?

Regarding Christ, we read:

"...who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men." (Philippians 2:6-7)

Consider the extent of His humility: if the Son of God, who created and rules the world, humbled Himself to become like a bond-servant, what a profound humility that is! It is this mind of Christ that today's scripture exhorts us to carry.

Furthermore, He who is the invisible God not only appeared as a man, but He also submitted and humbled Himself in all things like a servant.

"Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." (Philippians 2:8)

An acquaintance of mine served as an education officer. During conversations with friends at weddings or public gatherings, he would often boast, "Do you know how many files I process every day? Do you know how many signatures I put? Has anyone in our town processed this many files or signed these many documents?" While his friends listened to him present, the moment he walked away, they would mock and laugh at him.

Yes, dear ones, if we harbour petty pride, we will only be regarded as petty by others. But Jesus Christ, who humbled Himself, was exalted to the highest place.

"For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth," (Philippians 2:9-10)

If we have such worldly, fleshly pride within us, let us cast it away.

"However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him." (Romans 8:9)

Let us guard ourselves so that the mind which was in Christ Jesus may also abide in us.

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"AATHAVAN" | September 04, Friday 2026

"For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." (1 Corinthians 2:2)

Today, most Christian believers and pastors know the Lord Jesus Christ only as a miracle worker, a healer, and a giver of worldly blessings; that is how they view Him. However, Christianity is not a gospel of prosperity; rather, it reveals to us the experience of bearing the cross.

It is essential that we know the Lord Jesus Christ as our Redeemer who forgives our sins. This is the spiritual perspective. Seeking Him merely to receive something from Him is knowing Christ according to the flesh. Anyone who knows Christ according to the flesh is not spiritual.

"Therefore, from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer." (2 Corinthians 5:16)

That is why the Apostle Paul states in today's meditation verse, "For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." Rather than exalting and constantly speaking about the miracles and wonders Christ performed, we must look at Him as the One who was crucified. For,

"But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastisement for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5)

This is what we ought to know.

Therefore, Paul says that he determined to know nothing except Him crucified. In other words, the Apostle Paul is saying: beyond this sacrificial love of Christ—who shed His blood and accepted death on a cross for us—I do not wish for you to know anything else about Him.

Beloved, let us examine how we view Christ. If we view Him only as the giver of blessings, the healer of sicknesses, and the worker of miracles, we are to be pitied. Viewing Him only in that way means our sins cannot be forgiven, and we cannot be set free from our sinful life.

Let us learn to see Christ as the One who was crucified for us and for our sins. Only then can we be set free from a life of sin and receive the experience of salvation.

Meditation - 2036

"AATHAVAN" | Saturday, September 05, 2026

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." — Philippians 1:21

A famous quote by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy states, "When you love someone, you love the person as they are, and not as you'd like them to be." This is precisely how the Lord Jesus Christ loved us. He did not love us because we were holy; He loved us while we were still sinners.

We read, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Indeed, when we truly love someone in this world, we accept and love them just as they are. Christ loved us in the exact same way.

Likewise, we are called to love Him unconditionally. It is out of such devotion that the Apostle Paul declares, "Christ is my life." These mirror the words lovers in this world often say to one another: "You are my very life." We must cherish and love Christ as our very life.

The Apostle Paul goes on to say, "To die is gain." We can understand this in two ways:

• Spiritually: Dying to sin for the sake of Christ is our gain, as it makes us worthy to live with Him eternally in the life to come.
• Ministerially: Faithfully serving Christ to the point of giving up our physical life for Him is ultimate gain.

If we love Christ with this depth, we will not seek Him for worldly desires. Instead, our hearts will burn with the longing to abide in His presence continuously and to experience His guidance from within.

A recent news article gave me pause for thought. A young woman committed suicide because her love went unfulfilled. Upon hearing the news, her lover also ended his life. In his suicide note, he wrote, "She was my very life; dying alongside her is better for me." Our love for Christ ought to carry that same pure, consuming passion.

The Song of Solomon in Holy Scripture reflects this exact devotion between the believer and God. If we can truly declare and live out, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain," we are living a genuine spiritual life.

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"AATHAVAN" | September 06, Sunday 2026

"Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." (Colossians 3:1, NASB)

I once visited the headquarters of a well-known minister. The staff member on duty handed me an application form and requested, "Please fill out this form stating why you would like to meet the brother for prayer." The sheet listed about 15 different prayer requests, almost all of which were centred around worldly needs and personal struggles. Only the very last option read: "To grow in spiritual matters."

This clearly reflected how that prominent minister primarily preached about earthly matters and focused his prayers on them. Today's meditation verse presents a spiritual reality that stands in stark contrast to such a mindset.

First, it is essential that our sins are forgiven and that we experience the redemption found in Christ. When our sins are forgiven and we are transformed into people in Christ, we become dead to sin. Not only that, but just as Christ died and rose again, we too come alive as new creations. In this way, we are united with Him in both His death and His resurrection. This is the core spiritual truth.

Water baptism serves as a visible sign of this reality. Scripture tells us:

"having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead." (Colossians 2:12, NASB)

When we experience genuine repentance and undergo baptism, we publicly testify that we have died with Christ and have been raised with Him. Those who have experienced true spiritual baptism will live out this resurrection life by actively seeking the higher, heavenly things where Christ sits at the right hand of God.

Our Lord Jesus Christ has gone ahead to prepare an eternal home for us. He foretold this to His disciples:

"In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also." (John 14:2–3, NASB)

The Apostle Paul affirms this same hope:

"For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." (2 Corinthians 5:1, NASB)

If it is truly case that we have died to sin and been raised to new life with Christ, our deepest desires will be anchored in this eternal home. This is precisely what today’s meditation verse urges us to pursue.

Simply put, we must first die with Christ and then rise as new creations in Him—an inner transformation we publicly declare through baptism:

"Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him." (Romans 6:8, NASB)

Dear beloved, let us not be people who pray merely for temporal, earthly desires or spend our lives chasing worldly things. Instead, let us earnestly long for and pursue the higher, spiritual things of God.

Meditation - 2038

"AATHAVAN" | Monday, September 07, 2026

"For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation." — Galatians 6:15

One of the most significant issues among the early Christians was the teaching concerning circumcision. According to Old Testament tradition, a true Jew had to be circumcised. This sparked intense debates among the early believers. However, the Apostle Paul declares such thinking to be wrong. No one becomes righteous before God merely by keeping legalistic commandments. We can only be justified when we believe in and accept Jesus Christ.

"Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, 'THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.'" — Galatians 3:11

What truly matters is for a person to be forgiven of their sins by Christ and transformed through a new birth—external rituals are not required. A person who is uncircumcised can still keep the righteousness of God.

"So, if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?" — Romans 2:26

Ritualistic observances alone cannot render anyone acceptable to God; inner transformation is what matters.

"For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh. But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God." — Romans 2:28-29

Much like the early Christian churches, many churches and ministers today urge people to adhere to various rituals. Instead of teaching and guiding people on how to become a new creation, they propagate humanly devised doctrines.

A clear example of this is the teaching regarding tithing enforced by certain churches today. It cannot be denied that in some Christian congregations, teachings on tithing have become akin to the ancient doctrine of circumcision. Some teach that a person’s lack of divine blessing is due to not giving a tithe. However, God does not look at whether someone gives a tithe or not; He looks to see if they have experienced true repentance and become a new creation.

Yes, beloved, in Christ Jesus, whether one gives an offering or does not give an offering is not the issue—a new creation is what matters. Just like grabbing the tail instead of the head, many Christian ministers today have abandoned the core, head teachings of Christianity to chase after the tail.

Let us confess our sins to Jesus Christ and experience being cleansed by His blood. This is the primary requirement for us to be transformed into a new creation—this is the born-again experience. Jesus Christ Himself emphasized this:

"Jesus answered and said to him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" — John 3:3

Meditation - 2039

"AATHAVAN" | Tuesday, September 08, 2026

"He said, 'I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make straight the way of the Lord," as Isaiah the prophet said.'" (John 1:23, NASB)

The Amazon rainforest stands as the largest wilderness in the world. Even today, humans have never set foot in certain parts of these dense jungle regions. The reason for this is the harsh and inhospitable environment. Indeed, the wilderness is a place surrounded by various dangers. Darkness and gloom generally dominate these wilderness areas, and they serve as habitats for many ferocious wild animals. In short, these are places where human beings cannot live safely or comfortably.

Dearly beloved, today we observe that the family and personal lives of many people in this world resemble such a wilderness. Even if everything appears prosperous and fine on the outside, darkness, spiritual blindness, and insecurity define their actual lives. To transform such a situation, John issues the clarion call: "Make straight the way of the Lord."

If our dark, wilderness-like lives are to change, the Lord Jesus Christ—the Light—must enter our lives. For Him to enter into us, it is essential that we reform and straighten our ways.

Even as human beings in this world, we do not wish to stay in filthy places. No matter how warmly someone welcomes us or insists that we stay in their home for a few days, if we see an unclean environment inside, we will not feel comfortable staying there. Yes, dearly beloved, in the same way, God does not dwell in unclean hearts. If He is to take up residence within us, our hearts must first be cleansed.

Furthermore, we do not pour clean milk into an unclean vessel. If we do, the pure milk will be spoiled. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the vessel first.

Today's meditation verse is the testimony John gave concerning himself. Fulfilling what the prophet Isaiah had foretold about him, he says, "I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord.'" Yes, through John, the Lord God says to us today: "Make your ways straight, and I will come into you."

When we sincerely surrender ourselves to Christ Jesus, confess our sins, and seek His forgiveness, we are cleansed and made pure. Then, as John declared, we become those who make straight the way for the Lord, and He comes to dwell within us. Only when He enters our lives can we experience true transformation in our family and personal lives. Then, the wilderness of darkness, obscurity, and insecurity will pass away, and a vibrant new spring will blossom in our lives.

"but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 1:7, NASB)

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"AATHAVAN" | September 09, Wednesday, 2026

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light." (1 Peter 2:9)

Even though it may not be readily apparent to the outward eye, this world is steeped in deep darkness. That is why the works of darkness are increasing in the world today. We too were once people of this darkness. But when the Lord Jesus entered our lives through His grace, our darkness was turned away.

Now, we have come into His marvellous light. Not only that, but God has transformed us into a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for His own possession.

No matter who we are or how deep the darkness we find ourselves in today, the One who is the Light of the World can completely transform us into beings filled with light. The Apostle John speaks of this very truth:

"There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man." (John 1:9)

Therefore, if any person seeks His light, they will surely find it.

Having come out of darkness and into the true Light, we must not keep this light solely to ourselves. We must lead others—who are currently in the darkness just as we once were—toward this light.

This is precisely what the Apostle Peter means in today's meditation verse when he says, "so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light." The reason God has transformed us into a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for His own possession is so that we may proclaim Him to others.

Proclaiming Him does not mean everyone must pick up a Bible and preach. Rather, it means demonstrating through our lives that we have turned away from our old life of darkness and entered into the light. In other words, God expects a faithful testimony from our lives. Living as such a witness is what it truly means to proclaim Him.

Yes, beloved ones, we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for His own possession. It is vital that we keep this truth continually in our minds.

Meditation - 2041

"AATHAVAN" – September 10, Thursday, 2026

"For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you." (Isaiah 60:2, NASB)

In yesterday's meditation, we saw how the Lord called us out of darkness into His marvellous light, making us a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for His own possession.

Today’s verse tells us that the Lord, who filled us with His light, will distinguish and glorify us above others. When the light of Christ enters us, we stand apart. Furthermore, we will not remain hidden from the world. As the Lord Jesus Christ said:

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." (Matthew 5:14, NASB)

Yes, beloved, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon us, and His glory will appear upon us. He will lift us up so that others may see that glory.

Before Christ chose them, none of the disciples of our Lord Jesus were known to the world. They lived as ordinary men among ordinary people. But when Christ rose upon them, they were glorified.

Today, we too are called for this very purpose. Having received the light of Christ, He expects us to shine as a city on a hill, giving that light to others. When we shine like this, what happens next? We read in the very next verse:

"Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." (Isaiah 60:3, NASB)

When a light burns in a dark place, insects from all around swarm toward it. In the same way, when we live as light-bearers, nations and kings will walk toward the brightness of our rising.

When we live reflecting Christ's light, even if darkness covers the earth and deep darkness covers the people, the Lord will rise upon us and His glory will be seen upon us. Though the whole world lies in darkness and gloom, God's glory will be evident on us.

Are we striving to receive Jesus Christ—the true Light—in our lives? Do we harbour a genuine longing for this light? If we seek Him earnestly with this desire, the Lord God promises: "The Lord will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you."

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"AATHAVAN" | Friday, September 11, 2026

"and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:4 & 6:18, NASB)

God does not look at us the way humans do. People generally judge us by our status, talent, position, and outward show; they value us based on these things. But God looks at our secret, inner life. Specifically, He looks at the deepest thoughts and intentions of our hearts.

Before choosing David, the Lord stated this clearly to Samuel. We read: "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" (1 Samuel 16:7, NASB).

We must do our good deeds in a way that is hidden from others, known only to ourselves and to God. Jesus Christ spoke today’s meditation verse when He instructed that things like our praying, charitable giving, and fasting should be done secretly. Yes, we must do these things in private, and He promised that "your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."

In contrast, human beings often trumpet their good deeds so that everyone will know about them, while committing sinful acts in secret. But beloved, whether it is a good deed or a bad deed, God is watching everything in secret. He will certainly give an open reward or consequence for them.

"who will render to each person according to his deeds: to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life;" (Romans 2:6-7, NASB)

Yes, beloved, all the deeds we do are out in the open before God. There is a corresponding consequence for every single one of our actions. Therefore, it is imperative that we remain careful. Whether a deed is good or bad, God is watching it all in secret. "And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do." (Hebrews 4:13, NASB).

On the day of final judgment, God will give a public response for our deeds. And not only on the final day—if He so wills, He is faithful and gracious enough to grant us the appropriate fruit of our actions even during our earthly life.

Meditation - 2043

"AATHAVAN" | Saturday, September 12, 2026

"Ho, Zion! Escape, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon. For thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘After glory He has sent Me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.’" (Zechariah 2:7, 8 - NASB)

Through today’s meditation verse, God instructs us that when we free ourselves from our sinful life, there will be glory in our lives.

Babylon signifies bondage. Just as the people of Israel were slaves to the Babylonians, many of us—the people of Zion appointed for the Lord—are today slaves to sin, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Yes, we are living like them, dwelling among a generation that lives a sinful "Babylonian" life.

Looking at people living this way, the Lord says, "Ho, Zion! Escape, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon. For thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘After glory...’" That is, free yourself from the people living a Babylonian life and from their sinful habits. When you do, He says you will see new glory in your life.

When we free ourselves in this manner, there is a blessing waiting for us. The latter part of today’s meditation verse speaks to this. The Spirit says that when we forsake the Babylonian life, He will go against the Babylon that has enslaved and plundered you thus far; therefore, they will no longer be able to come near you. Not only that, but from now on, you will be like the apple of His eye. No one will be able to touch you anymore. This is exactly what the Lord God means when He says, "He has sent Me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye."

Yes, dear ones, we are the people of Zion, appointed for the Lord. Realizing this, it is essential for us to leave our sinful lives, repent, and return to Him. Today, many continue to live a Babylonian life without understanding the reason for their ongoing struggles and lack of blessings. To them, God gives a clarion call today through Zechariah: "Ho, Zion! Escape, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon."

The Lord of hosts promises that after you free yourself in this way, there will be glory. Moreover, the Lord says He will protect you so that no afflictions will overcome you thereafter. The reason is that anyone who touches you—you who have freed yourself from the Babylonian life—touches the apple of His eye. And He will never spare the one who touches you in such a way.

Meditation - 2044

"AATHAVAN" Sunday, September 13, 2026

"I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me." (Psalm 57:2)

Today, there are many young men and women who have graduated with good marks but lack employment opportunities that match their education. However, many of those who are unemployed in this way generally do not look to God. Many think they are not yet old enough to cling to God or to pray. Furthermore, most of today's youth spend their younger years on mobile phones and social media.

But the Scripture advises, "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth" (Ecclesiastes 12:1). Yes, beloved, we must learn to love God and depend solely on Him even in our youth.

David wrote the Psalm containing today's meditation verse from a cave in the mountains while fleeing in fear of King Saul. However, David was thirty years old when he became king. This means it is clear he wrote today's meditation verse before he became king, when he was less than thirty years old. As a vibrant youth, without relying on his own strength, he declared, "I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me."

We see this as David's declaration of faith. We see him stating with full confidence, "God will accomplish all things for me, therefore I will cry out to Him." Not only that, he continues to say with full faith, "He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me... God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth" (Psalm 57:3).

Young brother or sister reading this, do you have such love and faith in God as David had before the age of thirty? Can you make a firm declaration of faith like David, saying that God will accomplish this for me? David did not say this while living comfortably. Rather, he made this declaration of faith when he was with a broken heart and in fear for his life.

This same David had already said, "The LORD is near to the broken-hearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). That is, he says that if we look to God with a broken heart and mental agony, God will certainly have mercy on us. All of David's words are expressions of the experiences he had with God. Yes, the solution to mental agony is not Facebook, Instagram, or other social media. Rather, it is only the presence of the Lord God.

Through today's meditation verse, the Lord makes us realize that we should not despair over our current oppressed, jobless, or rejected state, but rather hold firmly onto the Lord with unwavering faith. Cling to the Lord alone; just as it is said, "I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me," look to Him with faith and declare your heart's pain and expectations as a declaration of victory. Yes, according to your declaration of faith, the Lord will accomplish all things for you.

MEDITATION – 2045

AATHAVAN – September 14, Monday, 2026

“Being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”
— James 1:8 (NASB)

Even in our earthly life, if we want to accomplish something, it is essential that we remain firm in the decisions we make, without wavering. We should think carefully and consider matters many times before making a decision. But once a decision has been made, we must stand firmly and courageously by it without hesitation. Those who are unable to make firm decisions will not be able to accomplish anything. Such people are double-minded. If we are double-minded, we will always remain unstable.

The same principle applies to our spiritual life. Once we have decided to live for the Lord, we must never turn back from that decision. A farmer who ploughs a field must look forward and continue his work. If he ploughs only half of the field and then looks back and stops, he will never be able to complete the ploughing, cultivate the field, or see the harvest.

Likewise, we must remain steadfast in the decision we have made to live for God. Otherwise, we will become unworthy before Him. This is exactly what our Lord Jesus Christ said:

“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62 (NASB)

Yes, beloved, sadly, many Christians today are double-minded. They expect everything to happen according to their wishes and want their prayers to be answered exactly as they desire. When this does not happen, they grumble against the Lord and begin looking for alternative ways. Even those who call themselves spiritual Christians are not always an exception to this.

People were like this even during the days of Elijah. We read:

“How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” — 1 Kings 18:21 (NASB)

Yes, having two conflicting thoughts will only make us hesitate and stumble along our way. We will not be able to make progress in our lives.

When a person comes to Christ and then begins looking back, another reason may be the pleasures of his former sinful life. Old sinful friends and the days spent with them may come to mind. As a result, many become double-minded and turn away from Christ. Once we have run away from sinful ways, it is essential that we completely leave them behind and forget them. If we turn back and look at them again, sin may pull us back and cast us once more into the pit from which we escaped.

“For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.” — 2 Peter 2:20 (NASB)

The reasons for double-mindedness in a person are a lack of faith and unnecessary alternative thoughts. Therefore, we must be determined to know nothing except Christ and must not desire to pursue anything that takes our attention away from Him. That is why the Apostle Paul said:

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” — 1 Corinthians 2:2 (NASB)

Let there be no double-mindedness. Let there be no thoughts that draw us away from Christ. Let us not put our hand to the plow and then look back. Instead, let us keep our eyes fixed upon Christ, our goal, and continue our journey of faith with steadfastness.

For, as today’s meditation verse reminds us:

“Being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” — James 1:8 (NASB)

▸ 𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ◂                                                                                                                                               No: - 2046  Date: - 15.09.2026                                                                                                                       

"For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it." — Romans 8:24–25

We readily accept things in this world as we see them. However, our minds do not easily accept what someone tells us about something we have not seen. Because of this, leftist thinkers call concepts about God "idealism" or "mere concepts." That is, they claim belief in God is merely an idea that religious people emphasize and promote.

 

If we live solely by thinking and speaking through intellectual knowledge, no one can experience God. He is felt and experienced in the heart. He desires to dwell in a pure heart. Therefore, He can be experienced only through faith and by living a holy life pleasing to Him. When we obey His words, He reveals Himself to us and guides us. It is essential that we firmly believe this. Yes,

"Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." — Hebrews 11:1 (NASB)

We do not need to hope for what we can see with our eyes. But today's meditation verse tells us that if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with perseverance. Abraham was a man of God who believed what he had not seen, waited in faith, and received blessings.

"By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he left, not knowing where he was going." — Hebrews 11:8 (NASB)

That is to say, Abraham did not exercise faith in God merely to fulfil his own personal desires. Rather, he surrendered himself so that God might fulfil His will in his life. As a result, Abraham’s descendants inherited the promised land of Canaan.

A similar truth of faith is the experience of redemption through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, as taught in Scripture. The blood of Christ has the power to wash away our sins. It is essential that we believe this. Just as Abraham completely believed God’s word, we too must believe this truth. It is concerning this that the Apostle Paul declares in today's verse, "For in hope we have been saved."

Just as God’s word was declared to Abraham, His word is given to us today. Even if we have not yet seen these promises fulfilled in our lives, if we believe His words as Abraham did, we can receive the salvation offered by the Lord Jesus Christ.

"...that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation." — Romans 10:9–10 (NASB)

If we believe in our hearts unto righteousness in this way, we will become children of light and live in fellowship with Him. Yes,

"...but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." — 1 John 1:7 (NASB)

Therefore, we must first believe in the experience of salvation spoken of in the Bible—an experience we have not yet visually seen in our lives. Not only that, but having believed, we must wait patiently for its fulfilment. Then, we will certainly experience in our lives the glorious reality that our sins have been forgiven by the Lord Jesus Christ.

꧁༺AATHAVAN Meditation༻꧂                                                                                     No: 2047 | Date: 16.09.2026                                                                                                 

"All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness." — Hebrews 12:11 (NASB)

Today’s meditation scripture speaks about the discipline given by God. There are many reasons for the suffering we experience. Our improper actions and lack of proper planning often cause various troubles. However, certain afflictions are allowed by God in order to correct us. That is to say, not all suffering comes from God. Yet, in spiritual life, God rebukes and corrects His servants through trials.

When we were children, our parents disciplined us whenever we did wrong. Regarding this, we read:

"It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?" — Hebrews 12:7 (NASB)

This means that if God disciplines us, it signifies that He is treating us as His own sons and daughters. Similarly, teachers at school discipline us as well—these are punishments intended for a good purpose.

When we are disciplined, it feels painful at the time. Yet, as today's meditation verse says, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

When our earthly fathers discipline us, we revere them and correct our behaviour. If so, how much more should we revere God and correct ourselves when He disciplines us to mend our ways! Indeed, Scripture says:

"Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?" — Hebrews 12:9 (NASB)

Explaining this very truth, the author of Hebrews exhorts us to align and correct ourselves according to God’s will. In the verses that directly follow today's scripture, we read:

"Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is impaired may not be dislocated, but rather be healed." — Hebrews 12:12–13 (NASB)

In other words, it instructs us to strengthen our hands and knees—in short, to mend ourselves and align our paths. Just as we correct our mistakes when a father or teacher disciplines us, it is essential that we examine and correct ourselves.

Even in this world, some people testify, "The reason I am in this good position today is because my parents disciplined and guided me well while raising me." Yes, beloved, all discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet afterwards, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.

God does not expect us to lose heart when facing trials, but rather to discern the message behind them and correct our lives. Therefore, let us strengthen our weak hands and feeble knees, guarding our ways so that what is impaired may not be dislocated, but fully healed.

꧁AATHAVAN MEDITATION꧂
No.: 2048 Date: 17.09.2026

"Mephibosheth was living in Jerusalem, for he was continually eating at the king's table; and he was lame in both feet." (2 Samuel 9:13, NASB)

Sometimes, if God allows a great affliction in our body or mind, it may be for our own good. Yes, God may give us certain great sufferings so that later He can work them out for our benefit. Did not the apostle Paul say, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28, NASB)?

The life of Mephibosheth, who was lame in both feet, serves as an example and lesson for us. When all of Saul's descendants died, only Mephibosheth, the lame one, survived. His lame feet were the very reason for it. At the same time Saul died, his three sons who were engaged in battle with him—Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua—were also killed. (1 Samuel 31:1–2)

Many years after Saul's death, during King David's reign, seven of Saul's descendants were killed. (2 Samuel 21:8–9) Thus all of Saul's descendants were destroyed.

But only Mephibosheth, the only son of Saul's son Jonathan, survived. "Jonathan and Saul died on Mount Gilboa, and he was only five years old. When Mephibosheth's nurse heard the news about the battle, she picked him up and tried to flee, but she fell, and he became lame in both feet." (2 Samuel 4:4)

Because of his love for Jonathan and the covenant he had made with him, David spared Mephibosheth. David brought him to the palace and restored to him all the lands that belonged to Saul; and he made him eat at the king's table like a son for the rest of his life. (2 Samuel 9) Yes, by God's grace he was protected.

That disability of his made others see him as useless and unfit to be king. In those days, a disabled person could not be a king or a warrior. So, no one sought him out; nor did anyone try to kill him.

But later, that same disability was what obtained grace for him. When David found him, he showed compassion on him and said: "Do not fear... I will show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan" (2 Samuel 9:7). So, it can be said this way: God Himself used his weakness to hide him; then He used that same weakness to bring him to the king's banquet.

Yes, dear ones, this stands as a beautiful picture of our lives. Sometimes our weakness, brokenness, and losses may be for future good. God does not abandon those who are pleasing to Him. Surely, He will bring us to His table. He will raise us to the higher position of eating daily like a son with the King.

Certain physical losses, weaknesses, or financial setbacks are not permanent; they may be for our future good. This is the truth that Mephibosheth's life conveys to us. Let us live with faith, holding on through our losses.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2049 | Date: 18.09.2026

"I know your deeds and your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan." — Revelation 2:9 (NASB)

The Holy Spirit gave the Apostle John many visions on the island of Patmos concerning the last days. In particular, the Holy Spirit explained how each church appears in God's sight, what they must now do, and how they must reform themselves.

We read: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, and what you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." — Revelation 1:11 (NASB). That is, although the churches are mentioned by these names, we must understand that they represent the churches in the world today. Here, "church" refers to believers and the assembly of believers.

Today's meditation verse is the word spoken to the messenger of the church in Smyrna. Here God says: "I know your deeds. I know the afflictions you are enduring. You consider yourself poor, but in truth you are rich. I know the people who slander you, saying, 'We alone are the true spiritual Christians; you are not.' Do not worry — those who slander you in this way are the synagogue of Satan, and that is why they blaspheme you," says the Lord. In short, He says: Do not worry about those who find fault with your spiritual life.

Not only that, today's meditation also serves as an answer to the slander that some speak against those who wish to live a spiritual life apart from traditional Christian churches. Yes, beloved ones, today's verse instructs us to live in faith in our spiritual hope, without worrying about the accusations of others.

True spiritual people will be slandered by others; this is natural. "Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." — Revelation 2:10 (NASB). Therefore, do not fear at all concerning your troubles and the sufferings you endure; this is merely a testing by which the devil will test you for a short time. Yet the Lord says: Be faithful in your hope until death.

Beloved ones, do not worry about those who accuse you concerning your spiritual life. The Lord Jesus Christ says that if you are among those who experience such spiritual suffering, you must patiently endure it and live firmly in the hope you hold.

Following today's verse, verse eleven says: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death." — Revelation 2:11 (NASB). Yes, it is when we endure spiritual suffering and live faithfully that we become overcomers in the spiritual life. Those who live such a victorious life will not be harmed by the second death, the fire of hell. Amen, Hallelujah.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2050 | Date: 19.09.2026

"While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, 'Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?'" (Mark 5:35, NASB)

When we as humans think that everything is finished, God begins. When we think there is no longer any hope in life, God gladdens us through His mighty work, saying, "You have a life." The reason for our discouragements is that we fail to understand God's power and view everything with a narrow perspective.

Today we see many unnecessary suicides taking place in our nation. Even while preparing for the medical entrance examination, many students—boys and girls—commit suicide out of fear. After writing the exam, before the results come, many end their lives out of fear. Some die by suicide because they did not get a seat for medical studies. Yes, the cause is the narrow, ignorant, and wrong mindset that medical education alone is the superior education. The cause is the blind notion that life will be good only if one studies medicine.

In the same way, many people make the disastrous decision of suicide because of failed love, the burden of debt, incurable physical illness, fear about the future, and mental confusion. I appeal to those in such a state of mind to spend one minute and read this meditation.

A synagogue official comes to Jesus Christ, inviting Him to his house to heal his sick daughter. As Jesus goes, a woman suffering from a haemorrhage interrupts Him along the way. Because of this, His journey is delayed. At that moment, "they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, 'Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?'"

Dear ones, we as humans think that with death everything is over. But God says that even though it did not work out that way, you have hope. We must wait. Even though God delays in acting, He keeps us in His remembrance; when we look to Him, He will surely give us an answer. To the synagogue official who stood grieving over his dead daughter, the Lord Jesus said, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe" (Mark 5:36, NASB), and He went to his house and raised his dead daughter to life.

Just as the people who came from the synagogue official's house said, many today may look at us and think or say, "No good life is going to come to you anymore; everything is over." Or we ourselves may become troubled, thinking that everything in our life is finished and that we cannot survive anymore. But the Lord Jesus lovingly says, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe."

Our problems, sufferings, and illnesses help draw us closer to Him. Yes, the Lord Jesus is ready today to do such a great miracle in your life that later you will say, "If these problems and sufferings had not come to me, I would not have known the Lord in my life." Just as He said to the synagogue official, Jesus says to you today, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe."

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2051 | Date: 20.09.2026

"But some of them said, 'Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have kept this man from dying?'" (John 11:37, NASB)

Today's meditation verse gives us two kinds of perspectives. One is the perspective with which people look at God. The other is the perspective with which they look at their fellow human beings.

We read in the Scriptures that the Lord Jesus "went about doing good" in the world. But those who lived in that society did not fully understand this. God's plan was that Jesus should raise the dead Lazarus from the tomb after four days and show the people that He is the Son of God. For that, it was necessary that Lazarus die first. Since people did not know this, they grumbled, saying, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have kept this man from dying?"

People who know God's purpose and God's will would not grumble against God like this. It is essential that we too understand this and live accordingly in our lives. We need the faith that whatever God does, He does for our good.

Furthermore, people make various requests to God. Many do not thank God by remembering the good things He has done in their lives so far. Instead, they list their unanswered prayers to others and explain, "I pray so much, I have been praying for this particular matter for so many years, but the Lord has not heard my prayer," and they grumble. First of all, the Scripture instructs us, "Be thankful." (Colossians 3:15, NASB)

The second truth that today's meditation verse conveys is about the perspective with which we look at our fellow human beings. However much good someone may have done, those who benefited from it will not regard it as significant; they will only say, "Someone who helped so much could have done this too."

In politics too, even if a government has done many good things, the opposition will not appreciate it; instead, they will point to another matter and ask, "Why was this not done?"

Yes, dear ones, today's meditation verse makes us understand these things and instructs us first to submit ourselves to God's will and live accordingly. We need the faith that "whatever God does in my life, He does rightly." For that, we must wait patiently. Moreover, we must live as people who are thankful to God, remembering the good things He has done for us so far. It is not good to raise the question of why God has not done this. The reason is that we do not know His purpose.

Finally, instead of being dissatisfied like the people who asked, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have kept this man from dying?", we must live as content people, grateful for what God has done in our lives so far. This is what God expects from us.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2052 | Date: 21.09.2026

"Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near." (Isaiah 55:6)

No priceless thing comes to us for nothing. To obtain them, it is essential that we be eager and make an effort to receive them. This is what today's meditation verse tells us. It is essential that we make an effort to find the Lord of lords.

Today's meditation verse says, "Seek the LORD while He may be found" — this may raise a question in many minds: "What is that time when He may be found?" It is nothing else — all the days when the good news of repentance is given to us are the time when He may be found; it means that during those times He is near to us.

That is why Isaiah, continuing today's meditation verse, says, "Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon." (Isaiah 55:7)

Furthermore, certain trials and troubles that come upon us are also a sign that He is near to us. We must understand them and return to Him. We read, "Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore, be zealous and repent." (Revelation 3:19)

Dear ones, even in this world, if we need a job opportunity, how much effort we take to search for it; we go and ask so many people; we even dare to knock on the doors of so many high officials seeking help. This is what the Lord Jesus said: "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." (Matthew 7:8)

If we take such effort for the things of this world, should we not take such effort and seek for our spiritual life?

Today, the Lord's words come to us at various times and in various ways. All those moments are times when He is near; He is waiting to see whether we listen to that good news. God does not force His way into anyone's heart. He respects the uniqueness of human beings. If we seek Him, He is eager to come into us.

Yes, dear ones, whenever we hear the gospel, it means He is knocking at the doors of our hearts. If we open the door, He will come in. Whether we let Him in or leave Him standing outside is in our hands. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me." (Revelation 3:20)

Let the gospel proclamations not irritate us; let us listen to them. When troubles press in, let us realize that God is near us and seek Him. Yes, "for He says, 'At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you.' Behold, now is 'the acceptable time,' behold, now is 'the day of salvation.'" (2 Corinthians 6:2)

If we seek Him with a sincere heart, we can find Him in our lives. He will listen to us; He will help us.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2053 | Date: 22.09.2026

"For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." (Galatians 6:8)

Sowing to the flesh refers to our labouring and praying solely for worldly blessings. Even if we should obtain these things through such effort, they will not give us lasting joy. Furthermore, though they may at first appear to be blessings, we will later come to understand that their end is not a blessing but corruption.

Perhaps through our hard efforts we may gain the praise of worldly people and accumulate many possessions. But gaining the world in this way will bring no benefit to our soul. That is why Jesus Christ said, "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matthew 16:26).

But the efforts we make for spiritual growth are not like that. Though at first, they may seem difficult to us and appear to carry no blessing, in the end they will yield eternal life as our reward. This is what we read in the verse preceding today's meditation verse: "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." (Galatians 6:7).

Our thoughts themselves become actions. If we have a fleshly mindset, we will do fleshly deeds. If we have a spiritual mindset, we will do spiritual deeds and live as spiritual people. This is what the apostle Paul writes: "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." (Romans 8:5).

"A man who sows evil reaps evil; a man who sows millet reaps millet" is a Tamil proverb. Having sown the seed of a thornbush, one cannot expect it to yield good figs.

To sow to the Spirit means to give priority to spiritual things and to engage in the activities by which we obtain eternal life. It means turning away from sin and walking according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Today, when we look at many people's lives from the outside, they appear to be good spiritual lives. But if we look a little more deeply, we can recognize that the ultimate goal of their spiritual efforts is merely to obtain worldly blessings.

Having wandered about wholly consumed by worldly desires in this way, we cannot expect spiritual blessings. The reason is that by labouring for the flesh, we will carry our spiritual life only toward corruption. But when we truly labour for spiritual things, God will add worldly blessings to us as well. Did not Jesus Christ say, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33)?

Beloved ones, let us examine our thoughts, our lives, and our actions. What are we truly sowing for?

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No. 2054 – September 23, 2026

“The day after they had eaten some of the produce of the land, the manna ceased. The sons of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate some of the yield of the land of Canaan during that year.”
(Joshua 5:12, NASB)

Today’s meditation verse is neither a promise from God nor a prophecy. Rather, it is simply a historical event recorded in the Bible. Yet, I believe this verse can teach us that not a single word in the Bible has been written in vain, and that the Word of God can work powerfully in a person’s life when it is received with faith.

I know a brother who has had a genuine spiritual experience with God. Although he was well educated, he could not find a suitable job. He was married and had two children. His mother, who had worked as a teacher, had retired and was living with him. The family was managing their day-to-day life with the monthly pension that his mother received.

For several years, this brother prayed earnestly for a job that would be suitable for his education and abilities. Yet, no employment opportunity came his way.

Once, when he attended a family wedding, one of his relatives saw him and asked, “How long are you going to live on your mother’s pension? What will you do for an income after your mother dies?” Those words deeply hurt him.

That night, he could not sleep. What his relative had said was, after all, true. He became anxious, wondering what would happen to his family after his mother’s death. In tears, he prayed:

“Lord, why have You allowed me to be in such a situation that others look down upon me? Please show me a way to live.” At that moment, the Lord showed him today’s meditation verse.

The brother could not understand what it meant. It appeared to him to be an answer from God that had nothing to do with his situation.

A few years passed.

Then God looked upon this brother with grace, and he was given a good job that was appropriate for his education. However, just ten days after he joined the job, his mother passed away. The pension that had been supporting the family through her was immediately discontinued by the government.

It was only then that he understood how the Scripture the Lord had shown him earlier had been fulfilled in his own life.

Yes, dear friends, just as the manna ceased the day after the Israelites ate the produce of the land, and they began to eat the fruit of the land of Canaan, God stopped the “manna” that had been provided to this brother through his mother and enabled him to experience the fruit of his own labour. As soon as his mother’s pension came to an end, he began to enjoy the fruit of his own work. Today, he is doing well and living in a good situation. When one door in life closes, another will surely open.

Yes, beloved, God has a plan for each one of us.

Let us learn to depend upon God and not be discouraged by the criticism, ridicule, or hurtful words of others. More than that, let us remember that even the smallest verse in the Bible has been written with a purpose and can become a source of blessing in someone’s life.

Let us receive the Word of God with faith and allow it to become reality in our lives. Then we will experience the wonderful ways in which God works miracles in our lives.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION
No.: 2055 — Date: 24.09.2026

"So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name." (Acts 5:41, NASB)

The early ministries were cantered on Christ alone. The disciples acted with a deep desire that, by whatever means, the Lord Jesus Christ and His redemption might be proclaimed to the people. Therefore, they did not seek their own pride or praise.

Today's meditation verse explains that such shame can come upon us as ordinary believers as well, and that rejection may come our way — and that it is essential for us to bear these things and remain steadfast in faith.

Today, many government laws deny certain benefits to Christians. But in order to obtain those benefits, many people procure false certificates and conceal that they are Christians.

Not only that — some Christian church organizations themselves deceive ordinary minority Christian people by misusing the benefits the government has granted for minorities. That is to say, the benefits meant for minorities — especially in the field of education — are enjoyed by the Christian churches that run educational institutions. The many court cases filed by ordinary Christians against Christian churches stand as proof of this.

Not only that, in some cases it is lawyers of other religions who argue on behalf of Christian churches. A few judges of other religions have even condemned the inhumane actions of Christian churches by pointing to Scripture verses. Is this not a shame for Christians?

Yes, dear ones, if we are to live as true Christians, as disciples of Christ, it is essential that we come out of such contradictions. Is your conduct among other people not something to be ashamed of? "I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish." (Philippians 3:8, NASB) — merely reading and preaching these words of the Apostle Paul is not enough. We must, at the very least, put even half of it into practice.

Because they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ, the apostles rejoiced in those days. Today, ministers rejoice in using His name to acquire property and live a life of comfort and luxury.

Today, we as ordinary believers need not look to such ministers. Let us look to Christ alone. Let us patiently accept the rejections that come to us and the losses we suffer because we are Christians. Let us rejoice in the shame we endure for the name of Christ.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No.: 2056 – Date: 25.09.2026

"Nevertheless, the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, and the prey of the tyrant will be rescued; for I will contend with the one who contends with you, and I will save your sons." (Isaiah 49:25, NASB)

When we live a life consecrated to God, there are various blessings for us. Today's meditation verse speaks to us about this very thing.

The life we lived before, without knowing God, had brought various forms of bondage into our lives; it had brought upon us many captivities, like a life of imprisonment. Various prisons — sins, diseases, debts, family problems, and the like — had been brought upon us by Satan. Yes, today's meditation verse calls Satan himself "the mighty man" and "the tyrant." When we live consecrated to God, this verse says that even those taken captive by the mighty man will be set free.

In times past, we may have faced various losses in life — financial losses, loss of employment, losses from being abandoned by friends and those we trusted, losses from bodily weakness, and many others. These are what today's meditation verse calls "the prey" that has been plundered. It says that even what has been plundered from us by the tyrant will be rescued.

Not only that, but we read in the book of Ephesians: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12, NASB). In this way, both in worldly life and in spiritual life, rulers, various powers, the world forces of this darkness, and the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places stand against us. That is, they contend with us.

It is to those who contend with you that the Lord God says, "I will contend with the one who contends with you, and I will save your sons." This is what Moses said to the people of Israel long ago: "The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent" (Exodus 14:14, NASB).

Yes, dear ones, these are the benefits we receive when we surrender ourselves to the Lord and live a life worthy of Him. First, He changes our captivity; He shows grace so that we regain what we have lost; He Himself fights for us; and He not only protects us but also guides and safeguards our children.

Let us surrender our lives and our families into the Lord's protection and receive God's blessings.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No.: 2057 — Date: 26.09.2026

"And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights." (Jonah 1:17)

Regarding the prophet Jonah, the Lord Jesus Christ also said, "for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth" (Matthew 12:40). Just as the Father had a plan concerning Jesus Christ, the fish that swallowed Jonah was a fish sent by God's plan. At the appointed place, Jonah would be thrown from the ship, and God had commanded and sent the fish, saying, "Go there and wait, and when he falls into the water, swallow him."

Today many preachers are wrongly teaching that Jonah was disobedient to God. But the Scriptures do not say so. There was a close relationship between God and Jonah. Jonah conversed with God as one would converse with a friend. Jonah already knew that the people of Nineveh would hear his preaching and repent, and that God would not destroy them. While still in his own country, Jonah had spoken with God about this.

That is why, when God spared Nineveh from destruction, he said, "Please LORD, was not this what I said while I was still in my own country? Therefore, in order to forestall this, I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity" (Jonah 4:2). It is noteworthy that Jonah says, "Because I knew that You would do this, I fled to Tarshish beforehand instead of going to Nineveh as You had said." What a close conversation—look at it!!!

Jonah was a very great prophet. He lived during the reign of Jeroboam the son of Joash. We read this in the book of 2 Kings. "He restored the border of Israel from the entrance of Hamath as far as the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the LORD, the God of Israel, which He spoke through His servant Jonah the son of Amittai, the prophet, who was of Gath-Hepher." (2 Kings 14:25) Yes, according to the word of Jonah, that king restored the lost borders of Israel.

Today we too are called to live with a relationship with God like Jonah. Are we like Jonah, who spoke with God and made decisions as one would with a friend? Is the relationship between God and us like the relationship that existed between Jonah and God? If it is so, God will not abandon us. The reason is that Jonah's inner disposition was not to live in disobedience to God.

Do we share our problems and thoughts with God like Jonah? If so, just as God had prepared a great fish to save Jonah, God will also make a way to save us. Not only that, He will help us to once again complete the divine plan concerning us that we failed to do and left undone. Then we will change our journey toward Tarshish, where we have been traveling until now, and journey toward Nineveh, which God has appointed for us.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No. 2058 – Date: 27 September 2026

“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB)

Many people in this world are afraid of various things. Some fear about their own future, the future of their children, the many problems that surround and trouble them, diseases, and various other difficulties. But in today’s meditation verse, the apostle Paul is not speaking about these things. Instead, he expresses his spiritual concern.

Imagine how painful it would be if cattle entered a garden through a broken fence and destroyed the crops that we had carefully cultivated and nurtured. In the same way, Paul was deeply concerned that people whom he had faithfully taught and helped to grow in their spiritual lives might be spiritually destroyed through deceptive and false teachings.

This is exactly how the serpent deceived our first parents in the beginning. It caused them to set aside the Word of God and persuaded them to believe that what the serpent itself said was the truth. Therefore, Paul says:

“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB)

Teachings that contradict the Word of God are teachings that lead people away from God’s truth. God had commanded Adam and Eve:

“But from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for on the day that you eat from it you will certainly die.” — Genesis 2:17 (NASB)

But the serpent said the opposite:

“You certainly will not die! For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will become like God, knowing good and evil.” — Genesis 3:4–5 (NASB)

God’s will is that we should become more and more like Him in holiness, turning away from sin and living according to His will. But look at the great deception of the serpent! It suggested to Eve, in effect, “God knows that if you eat this fruit, you will know good and evil and become like God. That is why He has told you not to eat it—because He does not want you to become like Him.”

What a subtle deception!

Sadly, Adam and Eve believed and accepted the words of Satan rather than the Word of God.

The same thing continues to happen even today. Therefore, the apostle Paul warns us to be on our guard against false teachings.

Teachings concerning the forgiveness of sins through the blood of Christ, holiness, taking up the cross, judgment, and eternal life are central truths of biblical faith.

In contrast, teachings such as “Give offerings and you will become successful,” prayers focused merely on worldly blessings, promises of prosperity, the idea that a believer will never experience failure but will always succeed, and teachings that avoid genuine transformation of life while encouraging only outward religious practices can lead people away from the truth of Christ.

Just as the fruit shown by Satan in the Garden appeared attractive to the eyes and awakened desire, false teachings can also appear attractive and appealing. Their outward attractiveness can conceal the spiritual danger within them. Therefore, the apostle Paul says that he is afraid that our minds may be led astray from the truth concerning Christ through such deceptive teachings.

If we want our minds and hearts to remain steadfast and not be corrupted by deception, we must genuinely love God. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we must carefully study, meditate upon, and believe the Word of God. More importantly, we must put His Word into practice in our daily lives.

Let us therefore keep ourselves away from teachings that merely stir up worldly desires and promise prosperity, while neglecting repentance, holiness, the cross, obedience, and a transformed life. Let us remain firmly rooted in the truth of Christ and guard our hearts against every form of spiritual deception.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No. 2059 – September 28, 2026

“And the LORD was with him; wherever he went he prospered.”
(2 Kings 18:7, NASB)

If the efforts we make and the struggles, we undertake in life are to work in our favour, it is essential that the Lord be with us. When He is with us, He will make us aware of unnecessary efforts at the very beginning and lead us away from them. At the same time, He will cause the things that are pleasing to Him to work for our good.

Yes, beloved, there are many things that appear good in our eyes. Yet, even when something is good in itself, there may be times when God does not permit us to do it in the same way others do. At times, He may even prevent us from doing certain things for a particular period. This is one of the mysteries of the spiritual life.

Sharing the Word of God with others is certainly a good thing. Yet, there were times when God Himself prevented His servants from doing so. We read:

“They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.” (Acts 16:6, NASB)

However, when we live a life that is pleasing to the Lord, He will remain with us. King Hezekiah did what was pleasing in the sight of the Lord and held firmly to Him; therefore, the Lord was with him. Wherever he went, the Lord gave him success.

We read that Hezekiah “was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem.” (2 Kings 18:2, NASB)

At the age of twenty-five, Hezekiah had come to know the Lord and had committed himself to living a life that was pleasing to Him.

Many of the kings who ruled Judah before Hezekiah had turned away from the Lord and lived lives of disobedience. But Hezekiah, who assumed the authority of kingship at the age of twenty-five, remained faithful to the Lord. We read:

“For he clung to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments, which the LORD had commanded Moses.” (2 Kings 18:6, NASB)

That is why our Lord Jesus Christ also said:

“Remain in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4, NASB)

When we remain in the Lord Jesus Christ, wherever we go, our spiritual lives will experience true success. We will also become people who are filled with spiritual fruit.

We have not been called merely to live a religious or devotional life. Rather, we have been called to live a fruit-bearing life. If a tree that we plant, water, fertilize and carefully nurture does not produce fruit even after many years, what benefit is there in it? In the same way, if our lives do not bear spiritual fruit, we too will become unfruitful.

Moreover, when we remain united with the Lord Jesus Christ and live a life that is pleasing to Him, He will graciously hear and answer our prayers.

Because the Lord was with Hezekiah, He heard his prayer and, through the prophet Isaiah, even changed the word He had previously spoken concerning him. Although Hezekiah had initially been told that he would die, the Lord graciously changed His decree and extended Hezekiah’s life by another fifteen years, bringing him joy.

When Hezekiah prayed, he reminded the Lord of the faithfulness with which he had lived before Him. We read:

“Remember now, LORD, I beseech You, how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept profusely. (2 Kings 20:3, NASB)

Beloved, let us live with the confidence to come before the Lord in prayer and speak of our testimony and faithful walk with Him. When we live such lives, the Lord will be with us. We will not only bear fruit, but we will also experience the goodness and blessings.

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No. 2060 – Date: 29.09.2026

“Near is the great day of the LORD, Near and coming very quickly; Listen, the day of the LORD! In it the warrior cries out bitterly.”
(Zephaniah 1:14, NASB)

Today, although many people call themselves Christians, they have moved away from the fundamental truths of Christianity. For many, their prayers and pursuits are primarily focused on what worldly blessings they can receive from God. Most of us do not seriously think about the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and many do not even hear it being preached. Empty prayers, petitions, and worship are not what ultimately matters. The important question we must ask, as people who belong to God, is whether we are truly prepared for His coming.

Today’s meditation verse warns us about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, saying, “Near is the great day of the LORD, Near and coming very quickly.” Moreover, even those who possess physical strength, financial strength, and positions of authority in this world will not be able to stand on that day if they are not prepared for His coming. Yes, Scripture says, “Listen, the day of the LORD! In it the warrior cries out bitterly.”

When our Lord Jesus Christ spoke about His coming, He said:

“But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL FROM THE SKY, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory.”
(Matthew 24:29–30, NASB)

Yes, “That day is a day of wrath, A Day of trouble and distress, A Day of destruction and desolation, A Day of darkness and gloom, A Day of clouds and thick darkness.” (Zephaniah 1:15, NASB)

Today, He is revealed to us as a gracious Lord; but on that day, He will come as the righteous Judge. At that time, He will judge us not according to the worldly standards we have relied upon, but according to our deeds.

However, the Lord will be a refuge for those who live in a manner pleasing to Him. If we live a life that is pleasing to the Lord, we need not cry out in terror on that day like the mighty warriors described in Scripture. The reason is that the Lord Himself will be our refuge and our strong fortress. We read:

“The LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold to the sons of Israel.” (Joel 3:16, NASB)

The second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ will not be a day of fear for those who live in a manner pleasing to Him; rather, it will be a day of great joy—a day like the wedding day when the bridegroom and bride are united.

Yes, God revealed this to John, His servant and disciple:

“Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.” (Revelation 19:7, NASB)

Therefore, if we do not want to fear the coming day of the Lord, it is essential that we prepare ourselves and live according to this truth: “The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.”

Praying and striving merely for worldly blessings will bring us no lasting benefit on the final day. What matters eternally is whether we are ready for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Are we truly prepared for His coming?

AATHAVAN MEDITATION

No.: 2061 – Date: 30.09.2026                                                                                                       

"THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL PUT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, AND ON THEIR MIND, I WILL WRITE THEM." (Hebrews 10:16)

Today's meditation verse speaks about the New Testament covenant. God gave various commandments to the people of Israel through Moses. No one else in the world had ever received commands such as those. As it is written:

"Or what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments as righteous as this whole Law which I am setting before you today?" (Deuteronomy 4:8)

The commandments recorded from Exodus through Deuteronomy were given by God to guide those people on the right path and to make the nation He chose special above all others. God did not give such righteous statutes and judgments to anyone else. Biblical scholars calculate that there are a total of 613 such commandments.

The scribes and Pharisees believed that a true Jew was one who strictly observed these commandments. Therefore, they prioritised these statutes in their daily living. However, while they placed emphasis on the rules, they failed to give that same importance to love and humanity.

Jesus Christ emphasized that while obeying commandments, one must not abandon love and righteousness:

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others." (Matthew 23:23)

Yes, dear ones, observing the works of the Law alone does not make anyone righteous. This is why Scripture says:

"...by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified." (Galatians 2:16)

Any action performed without a transformation in the inner person cannot be acceptable to God.

Despite God providing all these commandments, the Law became weak in guiding humanity onto the path of righteousness. Therefore, God Himself determined to accomplish for man what the Law could not. That is the new covenant of grace brought forth through Jesus Christ:

"For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh..." (Romans 8:3)

Therefore, if we are to be dead to sin, we must place our faith in Christ and submit to His grace, rather than rely on legalistic observance.

It is not the sheer number of commandments, but rather Christ's law of righteousness that needs to be inscribed upon our inner selves. When that happens, the Spirit of Truth Himself will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8).

When we surrender ourselves to Christ, He promises to put His laws upon our hearts and write them on our minds. This takes place through the grace of Christ:

"For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace." (Romans 6:14)

Indeed, so that sin will not master us, the new covenant is written directly upon our minds.

In Summary: The old commandments written on tablets of stone caused people to forget love; the new covenant written upon the heart empowers us through grace to live holy lives defined by love.