Bible <\/strong>reading for 40.Day 2026 <\/strong>| 1 Corinthians 12:12\u201327<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nPastor Jeff Chong: <\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Hello, everyone. Welcome to Day 1 of 40 Days. 40 Voices. 40 Prayers. <\/span>This is Pastor Ian: He serves as the Executive Director of LoveSingapore. Ps Ian came to faith in a conservative church. He used to lead the choir in church that sang many old traditional hymns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPastor Ian Toh:<\/b> Hello, everyone. This is Pastor Jeff: He serves as the chairperson of LoveSingapore.<\/span> Ps Jeff came to faith in a charismatic Pentecostal church. Thank God he did not lead worship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPs Jeff:<\/b> The theme for 2026 is \u201cTogether\u201d. We are different, yet it is in these differences that we discover complementary strengths. Together, we become stronger than the sum of our parts.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Ian:<\/b> Pastor Jeff is a visionary, a relentless learner. He listens and loves well, seeks God, and leads with wisdom and conviction. He brings out the best in people, placing them where they thrive. It is a privilege to serve with him.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Jeff<\/b>: <\/span>Pastor Ian has many strengths. He is disciplined, decisive, courageous and leads very well. He also paints and writes. In addition, he is passionate and has a good understanding of social causes.<\/span> Over the past four years, Ps Ian has helped cover many of my blind spots. I am extremely grateful that God has sent him to serve in LoveSingapore.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Ian<\/b>: <\/span>This truth \u2013 that there is strength in differences \u2013 is not only limited to Ps Jeff and me. This truth is for every church and every Christ-follower.<\/span> The Church is beautifully described in Scripture as a living Body, where every believer is a vital part, uniquely formed and intentionally placed by God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\nIn fact, God has arranged the parts so that there would be no division, but rather a deep interdependence where each part cares for the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAs 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 teaches: \u201c<\/span>Just as a body, though one, has many parts\u2026 so it is with Christ.<\/span><\/i>\u201d\u00a0Each member carries different gifts and functions \u2013 some visible, some hidden \u2013 but all are significant. The eye cannot say to the hand, \u201cI don\u2019t need you\u201d, and neither can any believer claim independence from the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn fact, God has arranged the parts so that there would be no division, but rather a deep interdependence where each part cares for the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNot independence, not dependence, but interdependence.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Jeff:<\/b> At the same time, the Body does not function aimlessly \u2013 it is led by a Head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/saltandlight.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Artboard-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\nThis means that <\/span>the health of the Church is directly tied to its submission to Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nIn <\/span>Ephesians 1:22-23, the B<\/span>ible says: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>And God placed all things under his feet\u00a0and appointed Him to be head\u00a0over everything for the church, <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>which is His body,\u00a0the fullness of Him\u00a0who fills everything in every way.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nChrist is the Head of the Church, and from Him the whole Body is joined and held together. He gives direction, purpose and life.\u00a0As each part does its work under His leadership, the Body grows and builds itself up in love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis means that <\/span>the health of the Church is directly tied to its submission to Christ<\/span> \u2013 when we align ourselves with Him, we function properly; when we drift from Him, the Body loses its coordination and strength.\u00a0Therefore, the call for the Church is not just to serve, but to serve together.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Ian:<\/b> God has given the Singapore churches and Christian organisations three strategic focuses. They are: To turn Singapore Godward, to win the youth and to bless the nations.<\/span><\/p>\nThese focuses are not given to a single church or denomination. They are given to all Singapore churches and believers. To achieve these focuses, we need to do it together.<\/span><\/p>\nPs Jeff<\/b>: <\/span>On May 25, 1961, American president John F Kennedy (JFK) announced that America \u201cshould commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\nWe are different but <\/span>God\u2019s purpose for every one of us is the same: God has called us to fulfil the Great Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nOn September 12, 1962, when JFK visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters for the first time, he noticed a janitor carrying a broom in one of the hallways.\u00a0The President stopped, walked over, and asked with genuine curiosity: \u201cWhat is your job here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nWithout missing a beat, the janitor replied with pride: \u201cWell, Mr President, I am helping to put a man on the moon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nThe janitor did not see himself there to just clean up. He was able to connect the dots. He wasn\u2019t just existing; he was fulfilling a purpose, a mission.<\/span><\/p>\nSimilarly, we are different but <\/span>God\u2019s purpose for every one of us is the same: God has called us to fulfil the Great Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLet\u2019s do this together!<\/span><\/p>\nPs Ian<\/b>: <\/span>Come, let us pray.<\/span><\/p>\nHeavenly Father, we thank You for calling us to be one Body in Christ, walking together.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nLord, forgive us for the ways we have not walked together in unity, and for the times we have fallen short of Your heart. Forgive the pride, and division among us.<\/span> We ask that You unite the Church in Singapore \u2013 across denominations, across generations, across languages \u2013 that we may truly be one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nLord Jesus, You are the Head of the Church, and today we choose again to align ourselves with You.<\/span> Grant us the grace to love one another, to honour one another, and to serve Your will together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nLord, help us, together, to turn Singapore to You, to win the younger generation, and to bless the nations.<\/span> We surrender ourselves completely to You.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nIn Jesus\u2019 name we pray, Amen.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nReflect:<\/span><\/h2>\nAs we enter the next 40.Days, ask:<\/span>
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<\/span>1. How have our hearts, minds and actions failed to value unity within the Body?<\/span>
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<\/span>2. What are some practical ways we can walk in unity with one another \u2013 believer with believer, church with church, denomination with denomination?<\/span>
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<\/span>3. What is God telling us personally and corporately to do in this season to turn Singapore Godward, win the younger generation, and bless the nations?<\/span><\/p>\nPray:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- That the Lord will <\/span>forgive us for our pride<\/span> and for the division we have allowed to come between us.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- That over the next 40.Days, our <\/span><\/span>hearts and minds will be aligned<\/span> with God<\/span> and with one another.
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- That the Lord will cause <\/span>churches to uplift each other<\/span>, the <\/span>denominations to work together<\/span>, and <\/span>believers to love one another<\/span> as the Lord taught us.
<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFollow Salt&Light<\/em> on Telegram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> for more of LoveSingapore\u2019s daily devotions until August 9, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Pastor Ian Toh:<\/b> Hello, everyone. This is Pastor Jeff: He serves as the chairperson of LoveSingapore.<\/span> Ps Jeff came to faith in a charismatic Pentecostal church. Thank God he did not lead worship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Jeff:<\/b> The theme for 2026 is \u201cTogether\u201d. We are different, yet it is in these differences that we discover complementary strengths. Together, we become stronger than the sum of our parts.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Ian:<\/b> Pastor Jeff is a visionary, a relentless learner. He listens and loves well, seeks God, and leads with wisdom and conviction. He brings out the best in people, placing them where they thrive. It is a privilege to serve with him.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Jeff<\/b>: <\/span>Pastor Ian has many strengths. He is disciplined, decisive, courageous and leads very well. He also paints and writes. In addition, he is passionate and has a good understanding of social causes.<\/span> Over the past four years, Ps Ian has helped cover many of my blind spots. I am extremely grateful that God has sent him to serve in LoveSingapore.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Ian<\/b>: <\/span>This truth \u2013 that there is strength in differences \u2013 is not only limited to Ps Jeff and me. This truth is for every church and every Christ-follower.<\/span> The Church is beautifully described in Scripture as a living Body, where every believer is a vital part, uniquely formed and intentionally placed by God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, God has arranged the parts so that there would be no division, but rather a deep interdependence where each part cares for the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n As 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 teaches: \u201c<\/span>Just as a body, though one, has many parts\u2026 so it is with Christ.<\/span><\/i>\u201d\u00a0Each member carries different gifts and functions \u2013 some visible, some hidden \u2013 but all are significant. The eye cannot say to the hand, \u201cI don\u2019t need you\u201d, and neither can any believer claim independence from the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, God has arranged the parts so that there would be no division, but rather a deep interdependence where each part cares for the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not independence, not dependence, but interdependence.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Jeff:<\/b> At the same time, the Body does not function aimlessly \u2013 it is led by a Head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This means that <\/span>the health of the Church is directly tied to its submission to Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n In <\/span>Ephesians 1:22-23, the B<\/span>ible says: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>And God placed all things under his feet\u00a0and appointed Him to be head\u00a0over everything for the church, <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>which is His body,\u00a0the fullness of Him\u00a0who fills everything in every way.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Christ is the Head of the Church, and from Him the whole Body is joined and held together. He gives direction, purpose and life.\u00a0As each part does its work under His leadership, the Body grows and builds itself up in love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This means that <\/span>the health of the Church is directly tied to its submission to Christ<\/span> \u2013 when we align ourselves with Him, we function properly; when we drift from Him, the Body loses its coordination and strength.\u00a0Therefore, the call for the Church is not just to serve, but to serve together.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Ian:<\/b> God has given the Singapore churches and Christian organisations three strategic focuses. They are: To turn Singapore Godward, to win the youth and to bless the nations.<\/span><\/p>\n These focuses are not given to a single church or denomination. They are given to all Singapore churches and believers. To achieve these focuses, we need to do it together.<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Jeff<\/b>: <\/span>On May 25, 1961, American president John F Kennedy (JFK) announced that America \u201cshould commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n We are different but <\/span>God\u2019s purpose for every one of us is the same: God has called us to fulfil the Great Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n On September 12, 1962, when JFK visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters for the first time, he noticed a janitor carrying a broom in one of the hallways.\u00a0The President stopped, walked over, and asked with genuine curiosity: \u201cWhat is your job here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Without missing a beat, the janitor replied with pride: \u201cWell, Mr President, I am helping to put a man on the moon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The janitor did not see himself there to just clean up. He was able to connect the dots. He wasn\u2019t just existing; he was fulfilling a purpose, a mission.<\/span><\/p>\n Similarly, we are different but <\/span>God\u2019s purpose for every one of us is the same: God has called us to fulfil the Great Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s do this together!<\/span><\/p>\n Ps Ian<\/b>: <\/span>Come, let us pray.<\/span><\/p>\n Heavenly Father, we thank You for calling us to be one Body in Christ, walking together.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Lord, forgive us for the ways we have not walked together in unity, and for the times we have fallen short of Your heart. Forgive the pride, and division among us.<\/span> We ask that You unite the Church in Singapore \u2013 across denominations, across generations, across languages \u2013 that we may truly be one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Lord Jesus, You are the Head of the Church, and today we choose again to align ourselves with You.<\/span> Grant us the grace to love one another, to honour one another, and to serve Your will together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Lord, help us, together, to turn Singapore to You, to win the younger generation, and to bless the nations.<\/span> We surrender ourselves completely to You.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n In Jesus\u2019 name we pray, Amen.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n As we enter the next 40.Days, ask:<\/span> Follow Salt&Light<\/em> on Telegram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> for more of LoveSingapore\u2019s daily devotions until August 9, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nReflect:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>1. How have our hearts, minds and actions failed to value unity within the Body?<\/span>
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<\/span>2. What are some practical ways we can walk in unity with one another \u2013 believer with believer, church with church, denomination with denomination?<\/span>
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<\/span>3. What is God telling us personally and corporately to do in this season to turn Singapore Godward, win the younger generation, and bless the nations?<\/span><\/p>\nPray:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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