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Greetings,

What happens when God doesn’t do things the way you expected Him to? How do you respond when you pray for a miracle, a healing, or a promotion—and it doesn’t come? Think about this scripture:

Hebrews 11:39 (NKJV) - “And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith,did not receive the promise.”

If they don’t receive the promises they’ve been waiting for when they expect them, some people believe that God has failed them. He hasn’t! What about these heroes of faith in Hebrews, chapter 11?

Hebrews 11:13 (NKJV) – “THESE ALL DIED IN FAITH, NOT HAVING RECEIVED THE PROMISES, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”

They are called heroes of faith because they never doubted God’s faithfulness, even when things didn’t go the way they had hoped. Rather, they continued to trust God, and to believe in Him and His goodness. This was Job’s commitment:

Job 13:15 (NKJV) – “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”

Here’s a question that will help you measure your spiritual growth and development: can you continue to trust God and know that He is good, even when you DO NOT see the answers you were expecting?

Lord Jesus, help me to believe and trust You more. You are absolutely trustworthy for not even once have You ever failed Your people or let us down. Thank You for that kind of faithfulness to us. You are amazing!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kim Walker and “I Still Believe.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

Would you like to know one way to prove that God is on our side? Look at how we’ve made it through the many difficult situations that we shouldn’t have survived!  

People think that if God’s favor is upon your life, it cancels all suffering or difficulty. But that’s not true at all! Having God’s favor doesn’t guarantee that you’ll never face challenges. What it does mean is that you will make it through them victoriously, even when the odds are stacked against you. Notice this scripture:

Psalm 41:11 (AMPC) – “By this I know that You favor and delight in me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.”

Did you see that? Proof of God’s favor and delight is that your enemies have not triumphed over you! You still have an enemy, in the person of the devil, and you will still face opposition, even when you have the favor of God upon your life. But if you can praise God for victory that is coming, even though it hasn’t gotten here yet, you will be victorious. Why? You have favor! So, rejoice today—no matter what you’re going through. When God is on your side, you WILL prevail.

Jesus, thank You for favor that surrounds me like a wraparound shield. My enemy can’t get near to harm me or my family. Today my health, finances, and my relationships are protected. I have favor in all I do, in Jesus Name!

Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “Blessed Assurance.”  

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

We read In 1 Peter 4:12-13(NKJV) - “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; [13] but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.”

Have you ever felt like the temperature around you just got hotter? Does it seem as though everything that could go wrong has? If not right now, I’m sure that we all have experienced this at times. The good news is, it doesn’t mean that God has forsaken us. Rather we have been given an opportunity to share in His sufferings and give Him glory. God is with us.

If you’ll take your stand for God, He will show up for you! Let’s learn to rejoice— even when we’re suffering. He gladly and willingly suffered for us.

Father, I pray that You will look upon us any time we are in a season of fiery trials. We exalt You, for You are worthy of our devotion, both in the good times and the bad. Cover Your people, our nation, and our world. Help us remember that we are not alone, and that You will remain with us—even when the heat is on!

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong United and “Another in the Fire.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

Have you noticed how the Spirit of God is calling with greater intensity? Christ has been knocking at the doors of our hearts. Will we hear and open to Him? We can either go back to the way things were before, or we can choose to pursue God with fresh passion and fervor.

Revelation 3:20 (NKJV) Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me.

Father God, send the Fire of the Holy Spirit to burn in the hearts of Your people again. Cause us to hunger for You. Help us be devoted to You and to live our lives as we are taught in Your Word. Revive Your church and renew us. Breathe Your life into all that we do. We need You!

Today, I’m worshiping with Yahweh Will Manifest Himself by Oasis

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor