St Barnabas Daily Devotions

Daily Devotions written by members of St Barnabas to help us grow in our personal relationships with God by reading God's Word. From February 2025, the Scriptures quoted are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). https://berean.bible Prior to February 2025, the Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® https://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.

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  John 12:20-26

  Aug 20, 2026—

  John 12:20-26 - Daily Devotion - 21 August 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” 22 Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus. 23 But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. REFLECTIONS Written by George MIhas We see in verse 20 some religious Greeks go to Jerusalem to worship before Passover. Whether they were Gentiles following the Jewish religion or converts is not clear. Nevertheless they have heard of a famous miracle worker and they want to see him. We’re not told why – do they want to be entertained or could they really believe he is the promised Messiah? (What does that even mean, seeing as no one truly understood what the Messiah came to do?) One thing stands out to me: Jesus is not distracted. He is determined to continue his path to the cross, and he starts to preach a cryptic sermon about why he is going to die. He doesn't run to them. He isn't interested in man's approval. He isn't chasing money or fame, he is determined to finish his Father’s work. This part of Scripture makes me think of those television evangelists who have swayed from the truth and who preach a gospel of health, wealth and prosperity, like “Just give me more money and you can get back to the Garden of Eden.” Isn’t it funny that I’m criticising that, as a former charismatic Christian? I believe these people start off in ministry with a heart to serve, but man is corruptible. Not everyone can handle the wealth and fame and all the temptations. And I’m no expert in this - Lord have mercy on us and help us! Praise God that Jesus is not like that. Let us look to Jesus so that we learn to serve God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in. Let us push on and walk with Christ when life is hard and learn to praise God when everything is going wrong. The other thing that stands out to me is what Jesus says about his death. He explains that his time to be glorified is approaching because he is going to the cross. He does this symbolically by saying that when a seed falls to the ground and dies, it produces a great crop (v 24). In the same way, Jesus’ death for the sin of the world is producing much fruit of sinners rescued from hell to eternal life. But then Jesus connects his death to us, by saying that every true Christian will follow his example of giving up our lives of worldliness to serve him. Use his words as you pray today: “Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.” (v 25-26) ABOUT THE AUTHOR George is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.

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  John 12:12-19

  Aug 19, 2026—

  John 12:12-19 - Daily Devotion - 20 August 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” 14 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: 15 “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” 16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. 17 Meanwhile, many people continued to testify that they had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead. 18 That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. 19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” REFLECTIONS Written by Grace Ip Have you ever looked back on a season of your life and thought, "Now it makes sense"? At the time, you couldn't understand why God allowed things to unfold the way they did. Yet, with the benefit of hindsight, you can often see His wisdom and faithfulness more clearly. I think back to a time when I started a new job and, not long after, wanted to quit. I questioned whether I'd made the right decision and kept asking God for a sign. Looking back now, I'm so glad I stayed. Among the many things God was doing, He brought a beautiful friendship into my life that I would never have known otherwise. At the time, I couldn't understand why God had me there. Now I can see that He was doing far more than I realised, working in ways I never expected. The disciples experienced something similar. They had just witnessed one of Jesus' greatest miracles—raising Lazarus from the dead! Crowds gathered because of it, welcoming Jesus with palm branches and cries of "Hosanna!" and "Blessed is the King of Israel!" As Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He rode on a young donkey, just as Zechariah had foretold. You might expect that, by now, the disciples finally understood what kind of King Jesus had come to be. But John records something surprising in verse 16: "At first His disciples did not understand these things." Only after Jesus was glorified did they look back and realise it had all unfolded according to God's Word, making sense in light of the cross and resurrection. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe it's an unanswered prayer, a hurting relationship, or a season that feels directionless. Like the disciples, our perspective is often limited; we may not see clearly what God is doing in the present. John reminds us that understanding doesn't always come immediately. Sometimes God calls us to trust Him before we fully understand what He is doing. In Christ's life, death and resurrection, God showed that He always keeps His promises. Because of that, His faithfulness gives us every reason to trust Him in the present. So when the path ahead seems uncertain, we can hold onto the hope that God is always at work, even when we cannot yet see the bigger picture. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Grace is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.

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  John 12:1-8

  Aug 17, 2026—

  John 12:1-8 - Daily Devotion - 18 August 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” 6 Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. 7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial. 8 The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.” REFLECTIONS Written by Rebecca Mihas When I read this passage, I was really encouraged by Mary's love for Jesus. She poured expensive perfume on His feet and wiped them with her hair. She wasn't worried about how much it cost or what other people thought. She just wanted to honour Jesus and show Him how much she loved Him. This passage made me stop and think about my own relationship with Jesus. Life can become so busy with work, family, church, and everyday responsibilities that it is easy to focus on everything that needs to be done. Sometimes I can become so busy doing things that I forget to just spend time with Jesus. Mary's example reminds me that nothing is more important than sitting at His feet and making Him my first priority. Judas saw Mary's gift as a waste, but Jesus saw it as an act of love. This reminds me that God looks at our hearts. He knows why we do the things we do, even when others don't understand. It challenges me to ask myself if I am giving Jesus my best, or only what is left over after everything else. This passage reminds me that every day is an opportunity to spend time with Jesus, trust Him, and grow closer to Him. I don't want to let the busyness of life distract me from what matters most. My prayer is that I will have a heart like Mary's that loves Jesus deeply and puts Him first. I want my life to honour Him in the way I speak, the way I treat others, and the choices I make each day. I also pray that, as a church family, we will continue to encourage one another to keep our eyes on Jesus and grow closer to Him every day. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.

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  John 11:53-57

  Aug 16, 2026—

  John 11:53-57 - Daily Devotion - 17 August 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 53 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. 54 As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. 55 Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. 56 They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts, “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?” 57 But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him. REFLECTIONS Written by Linda Vu This passage is deeply convicting. After hearing that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead, the chief priests and Pharisees still chose to kill Him. Instead of falling down before him, we read, "from that day on they plotted to kill Him" (v. 53). Their hearts had become so hardened that even a miracle that great did not lead them to faith. It reminds me to examine my own heart. Am I willing to let God's Word change me, or do I sometimes resist Him when His ways are different from my own? As the Passover drew near, the people kept asking, "What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?" (v. 56). While the religious leaders were searching for Jesus to arrest Him (v. 57), Jesus was never anxious or rushed. He lived according to His Father's perfect timing, not the plans of His enemies. This encourages me to trust God's timing even when life feels uncertain or difficult. This passage also speaks into my everyday life. In the midst of the busyness and of raising two young boys, I often find it easier to scroll through Instagram or simply fall into bed exhausted after a shower. Yet I wonder, am I still seeking Jesus with the same eagerness as the crowds who were looking for Him? I want that same longing in my own heart – to seek Him wholeheartedly, spend time in His Word and prayer, and trust that time with Him is never wasted. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Linda is a member of our Fairfield Morning congregation.

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  John 11:45-52

  Aug 14, 2026—

  John 11:45-52 - Daily Devotion - 15 August 2026 St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield & Bossley Park 45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him. 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. 48 If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” 49 But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! 50 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” 51 Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation, 52 and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one. REFLECTIONS Written by Andy Rowlands How could some of the Jews, after seeing Jesus raise Lazarus, go and tell the Pharisees? How could they not believe in him? It flies in the face of people who say, “I’ll believe it when I see it,” because here, seeing isn’t believing! It reminds me of what Jesus said to Thomas after his resurrection: “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). This passage shines a light on how we respond to Jesus, because rejecting him isn’t always about having sufficient knowledge or proof. When friends have told me that they needed more proof or to see Jesus to be able to believe, it’s often that – like the Pharisees here – they really don’t want their lives to change. They’ve become too attached to the life that they have, and they think that Jesus’ authority will only get in the way of them doing the things that they want to do. And yet, this doesn’t get in the way of God doing his work in the world! The Pharisees and the high priest here reject Jesus and his authority, but God uses them to proclaim what he is going to do through Jesus. “It is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish,” says Caiaphas. He thinks that Jesus is a problem, and by getting rid of that problem they will save God’s people. But God planned Jesus as the solution, the perfect sacrifice whose death would save sinners – including us – from eternal death and bring us into the body of Christ. God used this rejection of Jesus to bring about good, and this same God is at work today. Only God can bring good out of evil, and only God can change the hearts of those who reject Jesus. As we pray that God would work in their lives to bring them into the one body of Christ, I am comforted knowing that he is working all things for good, by building his church in this messy world today. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andy is one of our Student Ministers.

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