30/09/2026
*_DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST_*
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*OCTOBER, 2026*
*SUB-THEME: BENEFITS OF GRACE*
*INTRODUCTION*
Grace is the unmerited favour of God - freely given, never earned and richly available to all who believe in Christ Jesus. It is a divine expression of God's love, kindness towards humanity. Beyond being a gift, grace is a powerful force that brings numerous blessings and advantages into the life of a believer. This month, under the sub-theme *"The Benefits of Grace,"* we will explore the many ways God's grace enriches, empowers and transforms our lives. As you reflect on each day's topic, open your heart to the blessings of grace and allow its benefits to shape your walk with God.
*Memory Verse for the Month: Titus 2:11*
_For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men._
*THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER, 2026*
*TEXT: GENESIS 1:26-27*
26. _Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”_
27. _So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them._
*TOPIC: MADE IN GOD'S IMAGE*
Man is the only creature created in the image and likeness of God. What an honour! To be made in the image and likeness of God means humans (i) Possess spirit, reflecting God's spiritual nature (Jn. 4:24), (ii) Have the capacity for rational thinking and decision making, manifesting God's wisdom and intelligence (Ps. 8:3-5), (iii) Have the ability to make moral choices, distinguish right from wrong, as well as relate well with God. Child of God, these are the privileges God bestowed on you. Alas, some misuse these privileges to indulge in evil instead of doing what is right and good. Do not abuse God's inherent qualities in you. Cultivate a high regard and honour for him at all times.
*REFLECTION:* _You are wonderfully made._
*PRAYER:* _Thank you Lord, for creating me in your image and likeness. Amen._
*Today's Bible Reading Plan:* _Matthew 1-4_