Daily Reflections From God's Word

Tag: Boldness in Christ

  • Break The Ceiling

    “And when they could not find how they might bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus.” (Luke 5:19 NKJV)

    Faith doesn’t take no for an answer.In Luke 5, four men carried their paralyzed friend to Jesus, convinced that He was the only answer. But when they arrived, the house was overflowing. No room. No access. No clear path.

    Many would have turned back. Maybe another day. Maybe another time.

    But not these men.

    They didn’t let the obstacle stop them. They climbed to the roof, tore through the thatch and mud, and lowered their friend straight into Jesus’ presence.

    And Jesus responded. “When He saw their faith, He said to him, ‘Man, your sins are forgiven you.’” (Luke 5:20 NKJV)

    Notice—Jesus saw their faith. Not just in their belief, but in their action. They didn’t wait for a better moment. They made a way.

    How often do we let small things keep us from Jesus?

    A busy schedule. A bad mood. A rough morning. Distractions and excuses pile up, and before we know it, we’ve let everything else take priority over time with Him.

    But real faith isn’t passive. It presses through. It climbs higher. It breaks the ceiling if it has to.

    So, what’s keeping you from Jesus today?

    Push past it. Tear through it. Make the decision to press into His presence, no matter what stands in the way.

    Because when you refuse to quit—when you press into Jesus despite the obstacles—you’ll find more than healing.

    You’ll find Him.

  • If This Life I Lose, I Will Follow

    “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” – Matthew 16:25 (NKJV)

    Following Jesus is easy when it costs us nothing. It’s easy when the blessings flow, when the path is smooth, when faith fits neatly into our routines. But what happens when following Christ demands something more?

    Jesus never sugarcoated the cost of discipleship. He didn’t say, “Follow Me, and your life will be comfortable.” He said, “Take up your cross.” He didn’t promise safety—He promised suffering. And yet, He also promised that losing our lives for His sake is the only way to truly find life.

    Modern Christianity struggles with this truth. We’ve been conditioned to think faith should be convenient, that God’s primary concern is our comfort. But the reality of discipleship is surrender. It’s laying down our desires, our plans, and even our reputations for the sake of Christ. It’s like the modem church thinks of submission as a dirty word, but James is very clear when he tells us to “Submit yourselves therefore to God…” (James 4:7 NKJV)

    The question is: What are we still holding onto? Is it control? The approval of others? A dream we’re unwilling to release? If Jesus asked us to walk away from everything, would we?

    The world tells us to live for ourselves, to chase after success, to prioritize ease over endurance. But Jesus tells us to live for Him. To stand firm, even when it costs us. To be bold, even when it makes us unpopular. To trust Him, even when surrender feels like loss.

    But here’s the promise—surrender is never truly loss. Because when we give up everything for Christ, we gain something far greater: eternal life, unshakable joy, and a purpose that outlasts this world.

    Think about the following questions and consider whether you’re more committed to comfort or to Christ. You just might be surprised.

    What is one thing you’ve been hesitant to surrender to Christ?

    Are you following Jesus only when it’s easy, or even when it costs you?

    How can you take a bold step of faith today, trusting that Jesus is worth it?

    Lord, I don’t want a faith of convenience. I want a faith of commitment. Give me the courage to surrender everything for You, knowing that true life is found in following You. Strengthen me to stand firm, even when it costs me, because You are worth it all. Amen.