Daily Reflections From God's Word

Tag: Faithful

  • What We Heard at MO Youth Convention Should Echo in Every Heart

    At MO Youth Convention 2025, Bro. Stanley Gleason asked a question that hit deeper than any hype, music, or emotional moment could:“Is the church going to impact the culture, or is the culture going to impact the church?”

    That’s more than a catchy quote. It’s a spiritual mirror—and it demands an honest look.

    In every generation, the church has stood at this same crossroad: Do we remain faithful to God and His Word, or do we slowly shift to accommodate the rising tides of culture?

    Culture is persuasive.

    It speaks in trends, emotions, and feelings.

    It packages rebellion as liberation. It markets sin as self-expression.

    And if the church isn’t careful, that spirit starts to bleed into our pulpits, our music, our lifestyles—until the gospel gets drowned in a sea of relevance.

    But Jesus had no interest in blending in. He said we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13–14, NKJV).

    Salt prevents decay.

    Light exposes what’s been hidden in darkness.

    These are active roles, not passive ones. Salt and light don’t conform—they confront.

    Romans 12:2 (NKJV) reminds us,

    “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

    That word transformed means something radical.

    Something visible.

    Something undeniable.

    It’s not about behavior modification—it’s about holy renovation.

    The early church didn’t survive because it was relatable.

    It thrived because it was righteous.

    It didn’t change the world by adapting to it—it changed it by standing apart, no matter the cost.

    And the truth is, what we heard from Bro. Gleason wasn’t just a message for a convention full of young people—it was a trumpet blast for every believer. A call to wake up. A challenge to examine our own lives and ask: Are we transforming culture, or being transformed by it?

    Let’s not water down our witness. Let’s not silence the Spirit’s conviction to make room for cultural comfort. The world doesn’t need a more relevant church. It needs a more righteous one.

    Reflection Questions:

    Where have I allowed cultural compromise to creep into my faith?

    Am I willing to be salt that stings or light that exposes, even when it’s uncomfortable?

    What would true transformation look like in my daily life?

    Let’s be honest—and then let’s be bold. The world is watching. But more importantly, the Lord is.

  • Between the Cross and the Empty Tomb

    “And they returned and prepared spices and ointments, and rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment.” – Luke 23:56 (NKJV)

    Holy Saturday is the quiet day. It doesn’t carry the brutal weight of Friday or the joyful triumph of Sunday. It sits in between—still, sorrowful, and unsure.

    It was a day of rest, yes, but also of confusion. The disciples had seen their Master die. Their hopes had been nailed to a Roman cross. And now? Nothing. No voice from Heaven. No angelic announcement. Just a sealed tomb and a shattered heart.

    But they still rested.

    They still honored the Sabbath. They still obeyed. Luke’s Gospel says they “rested… according to the commandment.” Even when the world didn’t make sense. Even when their faith was gasping for breath.

    That’s the beauty of the day in between. It teaches us how to wait. It invites us to trust in silence. It challenges us to worship when we don’t understand.

    Because God doesn’t stop being God just because we can’t feel Him.

    There are times in life when the waiting is long, and the silence is deafening.

    Prayers go unanswered.

    Dreams die.

    Doors close.

    It feels like hope itself has been buried.

    But just because you can’t hear God doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking. Just because you can’t see Him doesn’t mean He’s not moving.God was doing His greatest work between the crucifixion and the resurrection.

    So today, on this Holy Saturday, ask yourself:

    Can I still trust when I don’t understand?

    Can I still worship when I don’t feel a thing?

    Can I still rest, knowing that God is faithful—even in silence?

    Hold on, friend. Sunday is coming.

  • Finding Strength When Life Gets Heavy

    1 Samuel 30:6 (NKJV) – “Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.”

    You ever have one of those days where it feels like life’s throwing everything it’s got at you? Bills piling up, work stress mounting, maybe a family squabble or two—everything just feels heavy, like a thick fog you can’t seem to shake off. We’ve all been there, feeling as if fate itself is just out to get us. But here’s the thing—you’re not alone in that struggle.

    Take King David, for example. He knew a something about life’s curveballs. Between facing battles, betrayers, and heartbreak, David had his fair share of tough days. Yet amidst the chaos, he found a way to rise. In 1 Samuel 30:6, we see David in a real tight spot…his own people were ready to take him down. But rather than wallow in despair, David took a moment to regroup; he chose to encourage himself “in the LORD his God.”

    Even when God’s hand didn’t seem to be readily visible, David was vocal about His greatness. He was lifting his own spirit, reminding himself that no matter how dire the situation seemed, God is still mighty, faithful, and always with us.

    That’s a lesson that hits home. How often do we let negativity seep in, flooding out our faith? Just like David, we might need to take a step back and remind ourselves of the blessings and strength God has given us in the past. We all have our “God stories,” moments that we’ve seen him work miracles or simply help us through the rough patches.

    So, what should we do when life tries to pin us down? Let’s dive into the word of God and declare those over 7,000 truths and promises over our situations. When you start reminiscing about all the times God came through for you, it’s like lighting a spark in your spirit. It helps bring clarity when everything seems heavy and dark.

    Today, lean into David’s tenacity. Speak those promises of God like an old friend whispering in your ear. Remember, you are not alone in this; you have the strength of a loving God behind you. That makes you more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). So, let that faith reshape those gloomy feelings and push you forward with hope and grace.

  • Faithful Still

    There’s a song that’s been rolling around in my head since my feet hit the floor this morning. The first verse and chorus go like this:

    When my heart is racing deep within my chest
    When I’m underneath the weight of anxiousness
    When my fear is raging and I can’t catch my breath
    I will remember

    You are faithful still
    You have carried me through the deeper waters
    Walked beside me through the fire
    Faithful still
    You have closed the mouth of bigger lions
    Conquered even greater giants
    Gone before me, and You always will
    You are faithful still

    And it’s true. Even when we struggle with our own faithfulness to Him—fighting giants, facing lions, overwhelmed in deep waters, struggling to keep our heads above the waves as the tempest rages—He’s there. Faithful Still.

    Time after time, God promises in His Word that He will be faithful in so many ways, and I’d like to explore some of them here.

    He is Faithful in Our Trials

    Though life’s circumstances often rock our boat and the winds of uncertainty blow, Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God is faithful to His promises. Even as Jeremiah suffered under the horrific conditions of Babylon’s siege and occupation, he wrote:

    “This I recall to mind, therefore I have hope… His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23)

    The psalmist tells us in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble.” And Paul, who endured immense suffering for the sake of Christ, said in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”

    No matter the size of the storm, God is there. Faithful Still.

    He is Faithful to Keep His Promises

    By all accounts, God made no fewer than 7,000 promises in His Word—and He is faithful to keep them all. People, even those closest to us, will make promises and break them, often breaking our hearts in the process. I know… I’ve been guilty of it myself.

    But Moses reminds us in Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man, that He should lie… Does He promise and not fulfill?” Paul, in Romans 4:21, declares that he was “fully persuaded that what He had promised, He was also able to perform.” And Peter affirms in 2 Peter 3:9, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promises.”

    Whatever the circumstance, the evidence is undeniable—He is Faithful Still.

    He is Faithful Even in Our Doubt

    We all have those moments—not doubting God’s existence, but His willingness to come through in time… to meet our needs… to save our loved ones… to heal… Hits home, doesn’t it? Or is it just me?

    No matter how many times He proves Himself, we still doubt. Yet Isaiah reminds us in Isaiah 59:1, “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”

    Paul urges us in Hebrews 10:23, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” And David, in Psalm 94:19, writes, “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”

    Even Peter, called by Jesus to step out of the boat in the middle of the storm, took his eyes off the Master and began to sink beneath the waves. But when he cried out for help, Jesus responded—not with condemnation, but with a question:

    “Why did you doubt?”

    Even when we doubt, even when we wonder if He’s even listening—He is Faithful Still.

    He is Faithful When We Stumble

    It’s happened to all of us. We’re walking along on our spiritual journey, and out of nowhere, something trips us up—a temptation, a mistake, our own stubborn pride.

    David, who had his own share of failures, writes in Psalm 37:23-24, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord… though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down.” Micah declares in Micah 7:8, “Rejoice not against me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall arise.” And Paul reminds the church at Philippi in Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you will complete it.”

    So even when we stumble and fall flat on our faces, God is there. Faithful Still.

    Regardless of where you are in life—your circumstances, your doubts, your struggles—God is always there, His hand reaching out just as it did for Peter. Because He always has been, still is, and always will be…

    Faithful Still.