Keeping the Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali

Daily Devotional Theme : Forgiven People Forgive Read Palm 32:1-11; Ephesians 4:25-32: Col 3:12-13) “ Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you… ” Col 3:12-13 In this passage, Paul...

Daily Devotional Theme : The Fruit of Forgiveness Read Isaiah 55:6-13 and Matthew 6:14-21 “…For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” ( Matthew 6:14-15) In context with our theme, the term fruit is often used in the New Testament to indicate the results...

Daily Devotional Theme : The Danger of Bitterness Read: Ephesians 4:31-32; Deuteronomy 29:1-6; Hebrews 12:15-17 “...Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behaviour. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you…” (Ephesians 4:31-32) Bitterness is a deep hostility or resentme...

Daily Devotional Theme : Love Does Not Keep Records* Read Leviticus 19:1-18; 1 Cor 13:1-13 “ …Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord…Keep my decrees…`(Lev 19:18-19).` “It [love] does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs… ” ` (1 Cor 13:5) .` A barber notic...

Daily Devotional Theme : The Freedom of Forgiveness Read Ezekiel 36:24-28, Matthew 18:25-35 “ …But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded. “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’“But he refused. Inst...

Daily Devotional Theme : Helping others find forgiveness Read Daniel 9:4-13; Luke 5:17-26 “…we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our ancestors, and to all the people of the land…The Lord our God is merciful and fo...

Daily Devotional Theme : God’s Gift of Mercy Read : Psalm 103:1-12; James 2:8-13 “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,…. The LORD is merciful and gracious…” Ps...

Daily Devotional Theme: Releasing the Offender March 9, 2026 Read: 2 Kings 6: Proverbs 19:11-13; Matthew 18:21-35 “…When the king of Israel saw them, he shouted to Elisha, “My father, should I kill them? Should I kill them?” “Of course not!” Elisha replied. “Do we kill prisoners of war? Give them food and drink and send them home again to their master.” So the king made a great feast for them and...

Forgive as you have been forgiven (Sonyiwa nga bwewasonyiyibwa) OT: Genesis 50:15-21; NT: Matthew 18:21-35 “ Otusonyiwe amabanja gaffe, nga naffe bwe tusonyiwa abatwewolako. ” Matayo 6:12 LBR

The Joy of Forgiveness (Essanyu Erijja Olw’okusonyiyibwa!) Day 18 LENT OT: Psalm 32:1-11 ; NT: Romans 4:1-8 “ Wa mukisa oyo asonyiyiddwa ekyonoono, n'aggyibwako ekibi kye. Wa mukisa oyo Mukama gw'atabalira butali butuukirivu, Ne mu mwoyo gwe nga temuli bukuusa. ” Zabbuli 32:1-2 LBR

The Forgiving God Katonda Asonyiwa Mikka 7:18-20 Abaebulaniya 8:1-13

Daily Devotional March 5th 2026 Theme: True Repentance Read: Hosea 14:1-9 2 Cor 7:8-11 “…No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people…” ( Isaiah 58:6) An English Anglican priest and preacher, Rev George Whitefield, said, “True repentance will entirely ch...

Daily Devotional March 4, 2026 Theme: The Compassion of God Read: Joe 2:27; Luke 15:11-32 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20) We often call this story “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” The word prodigal means “wasted,” but it could also...

Daily Devotional March 3, 2026 Theme: Turn from Sin and Live Read: Isaiah 55:6-13; Acts 3:19-26 “…Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6) Sin is a dangerous thing; Paul says that the wag...

Daily Devotional  March 2rd, 2026  Theme: Humble Yourself Before God  Read: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14, James 4:7-10  “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land..” ( 2 Chronicles 7:14)  Solomon had just finished dedicating the temple to God,...

Daily Devotional  Theme: Repentance and Forgiveness for reconciliation   Read: Ezekiel 18:21-32, Luke 17:1-10 “…But if wicked people turn away from all their sins and begin to obey my decrees and do what is just and right, they will surely live and not die ... .when righteous people turn from their righteous behavior and start doing sinful things, they will die for it. Yes, they will die because o...

Daily Devotional Restoration Brings Joy February 28, 2026 Read Psalm 85:1-13 Philippians 4:4-9 Genesis 40 tells the story of the cupbearer and the baker to the Pharaoh, who were imprisoned with Joseph because of something that angered their boss. One day, they had troubling dreams, so they brought them to Joseph for interpretation. To one, he said, 'You will be executed,' and to the other,...

Daily Devotional He Will Revive Us February 28, 2026 Hosea 14:1-9 John 10:7-18 A friend shared a story I can relate to as well. He said, “I vividly remember those days in ministry when I thought I had it all—full of pride and feeling superior, claiming to have the best voice, able to play all the machines, command respect, and feeling like everything revolved around me. Then I faced a major setbac...

Daily Devotional God Heals Backsliding February 27, 2026 Read Jeremiah 3:1-14 Jude 1:20-25 Growing up, we had a good neighborhood that taught us many things, including folly! One day, a child in the neighborhood committed a recurring offense that went too far. One evening, the father became furious, and when he sensed it, the child ran away! His father chased after him in a real cat-and-mouse game...

Daily Devotional Seek The Lord Read Isaiah 55:1-13, Matthew 7:7-14 We had a funny childhood rhyme in Luganda directly translated as: "He who asks, I won't give; he who doesn't, I don't know if they want some.” Some people just won't take no for an answer! They are the 'BEG until YOU GET IT' type. But God's not like that. If we ask with the right heart, He gives goo...

Daily Devotional God’s Mercy Renews February 24, 2026 Read Lamentations 3:21-33 Titus 3:3-8 We had two remarkable teachers who ensured that punishments were not merely punitive, but transformative. After serving their sentence, wrongdoers would engage with them in reflective discussions, exploring the circumstances leading to their mistakes and strategies for improvement. Their approach fostered g...

Daily Devotional Call to Return and Repent Hosea 14:1-9 Hebrews 10:19-25 Growing up, mischief was inevitable and was always punishable. The favorite was being sent out of the house at night to stay there! It was brutal and surely whoever fell prey would find it rough! This kind never lasted long before you are called back in. However, the interest was more in the return than in asking for forgiven...

Daily Devotional Reconciling with Christ. February 22, 2026 Read Hosea 6:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Have you ever mediated between rival factions? It is a challenging task, as one party often values the process while the other is indifferent. Hidden interests can be at play, and identifying the root cause of the conflict can be difficult. Reaching consensus can be daunting, unless there is a divin...

Daily Devotional Create in me a Clean Heart February 21, 2026 Read Psalm 51:10-17 , 1 John 1:5-10 Think about this; we trust strangers with our lives! Imagine stripping down for a doctor’s check-up without questions! You hop in a taxi and ride with a stranger, yet we freak out when it comes to God! What a mind-blowing trust level! “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit wit...

Daily Devotional A Broken Spirit God Accepts Read Psalm 51:1-17 I wonder whose idea it was that we can buy our way out! When we are caught in wrong, our first thought is 'How much?' rather than 'I am sorry.’ Paying the price or penalty seems much easier than owning up our iniquity! How much can you really pay! “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt...