by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 25, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving reluctantly or under compulsion creates the illusion of obedience yet leaves the soul untouched. Paul steers us...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 24, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. – 2 Corinthians 9:6 The contrast between sparingly and bountifully exposes two very different spiritual outlooks. To sow sparingly is to...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 21, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you… The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise – Psalm 51:13-17 David anticipates that the forgiveness and renewal he receives will...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 20, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. – Psalm 51:11-12 David understands that sin disrupts fellowship with God and steals spiritual joy. The...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 19, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow… Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:7-10 Sometimes, we confess our sins solely for the purpose of being forgiven by God. But David...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Nov 18, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight… – Psalm 51:3-4 David stands before God without excuses, justifications, or self-protection. He acknowledges that while his...