Hebrews 10:25 (Not forsaking the assembling.)


1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Acts 2:46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.


Hebrews 10:25 commands us to assemble so that everyone can actively encourage and stir each other up in love (Hebrews 10:24). In 1 Corinthians 14:26, the biblical assembly is where everyone participates not a show where everyone sits silently watching a stage. According to Matthew 18:20, whenever even two or three of us gather in His name, Jesus is right there. Gathering as the church is about active fellowship and home to home community (Acts 2:46), not spectator attendance at a venue.

Matthew 5:6 (Hunger and thirst for righteousness.)

Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 23:5, 23 But all their works they do to be seen by men. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe... and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.

1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.


Jesus said those who hunger for righteousness will be filled, but He defined righteousness as doing the Father’s will in real life (Matthew 7:21) practicing justice, mercy, and faith (Matthew 23:23). In Matthew 23:5, Jesus explicitly condemned religious leaders who turned faith into an outward show to be seen by people. True righteousness isn't chasing an emotional high at a service; it is walking in obedience, truth, and love every day (1 John 3:7).

Psalm 122:1 (I was glad when they said. Let us go into the house of the Lord)

Acts 7:48-49 However, the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says: Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me? says the Lord.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

John 4:21, 23 - Jesus said to her, 'Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.


In the Old Testament, Psalm 122 referred to the physical temple in Jerusalem. But under the New Covenant, Acts 7:48 states that God does not live in buildings made by human hands. Jesus told the Samaritan woman in John 4:21-23 that true worship is no longer attached to a physical mountain or venue. 1 Corinthians 3:16 proves that we are the temple of God. A church building is just brick and mortar; we are the house of the Lord wherever we go.

Brothers and sisters in Christ,
Please hear my heart: this is not an attack on anyone, nor am I telling you to leave church. No, no I am still in church, and I am still part of what we call church in this modern day.
For a very long time, God has been showing me clearly through His Word that much of what we see today is not His original design. Many have come against me and tried to convince me that these modern setups are from God, but when I open the Scriptures, I see something completely different.
I am not telling you what to do with what I share in this group. All I know is that revelation does not mean leave, and revelation does not mean attack.

Revelation means:
Question and search the Word (Acts 17:11).
Test all things (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
Read and study the Scriptures (2 Timothy 2:15).

Most importantly, PRAY.
When the disciples walked with Jesus, received all His wisdom, knowledge, and revelation, they didn't go out to fight the religious leaders or destroy the system the Pharisees had built. Instead, they asked Jesus one specific thing: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). They knew that prayer is the ultimate source of power, the answer, and the only thing that brings true change from our Heavenly Father.
So yes, if you want to do something about what you read here, you have my full support: pray for the Body of Christ and for HIS Church not mine, not yours, but the Church of King Jesus Christ.
Amen, brothers and sisters

Exposing Religion, Restoring Covenant, and Understanding the True Body of Christ

THE ROOT PROBLEM: ADAM'S BLOODLINE VS. THE LAST ADAM
To understand what the Church is supposed to be, we must first understand why we needed Jesus in the first place.

The Inherited Condition: In Genesis 2:21-23, Eve was taken out of Adam’s side they shared the same life and blood. When Adam sinned, spiritual death and corrupted iniquity entered the human spiritual DNA.

The Transmitted Curse: Just like a child born with a condition inherited from their parents through no fault of their own, every human born of human seed inherited Adam’s fallen nature (Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12).

The Pure Virgin Birth: This is why Jesus could not have an earthly human father. The Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary (Luke 1:35). Jesus was born with pure, heavenly, undefiled blood bypassing Adam's fallen seed.
"The first man Adam became a living being. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit."
1 Corinthians 15:45

Key Insight: Salvation through Holy Communion and the Blood of Jesus acts like spiritual dialysis filtering out the toxicity of Adam's sin and replacing it with the pure, incorruptible life of King Jesus!

GOD’S DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE AND COVENANT
Why did God create marriage, forbid sex outside of it, and tell us not to be unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14)?

God is Eternal Community: God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Love requires relationship. When God said, "It is not good that man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18), He wasn't just fixing Adam's loneliness He was creating humanity to reflect His relational, self-sacrificial nature.

Godly Offspring: Sex inside marriage creates a covenant shield over the home. Malachi 2:15 asks why God made two into one: "He seeks godly offspring." Born-again parents create a holy atmosphere covered by prayer (1 Corinthians 7:14).

Important Note: Born-again parents give their children a spiritual foundation, but every child must still reach an age where they personally accept Jesus as their Savior. God has children, not grandchildren!

Marriage as a Prophetic Picture: In Ephesians 5:31-32, Paul reveals that marriage between a husband and wife was created from Genesis to be a prophetic mirror of Christ and the Church.

THE TRAP OF MODERN RELIGION, CULTURE, AND TRADITIONS
In Matthew 15:6–9, Jesus confronted the religious leaders of His day with a severe warning:

"You have nullified the word of God for the sake of your tradition. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules."

When the modern Church strays from the Holy Spirit, it falls into three traps:

Religion: Replaces raw intimacy with God with mechanical checklists and outward appearances.

Culture: Waters down the Gospel to avoid offending people offering a soft "love" without Truth that leaves people bound in sin.

Tradition: Protects "how we've always done it," defending empty human routines even when the Holy Spirit wants to move.
The Pool of Bethesda Warning (John 5)
A paralyzed man lay by the pool for 38 years. He said, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up." He was inside a place called the "House of Mercy," yet he was totally isolated by religious crowds pursuing their own blessings. Jesus bypassed the crowd, spoke Kingdom power, and commanded him to rise! The Holy Spirit does not need a human run-sheet; He needs obedient vessels.

TRUTH AND LOVE: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
Modern churches often preach Truth without Love (Legalism) or Love without Truth (Compromise). Jesus came full of Grace and Truth (John 1:14).

Truth without Love - Brutality: Uses Scripture like a hammer to condemn people without helping them.

Love without Truth - Deception: Tells a drowning person they are fine while they perish in their sin.

The Doctor Analogy: A good doctor hates the cancer, but loves the patient.

To the woman caught in adultery (John 8): Jesus offered unconditional Grace ("Neither do I condemn you") AND uncompromising Truth ("Go and sin no more").
Why Jesus Acted Differently with Different People:

To the broken, lost, and hurting sinner: Jesus was gentle, patient, and merciful (Zacchaeus, the woman at the well).

To the hypocritical religious leaders: Jesus was sharp, bold, and uncompromising ("Woe to you, hypocrites! White-washed tombs!" - Matthew 23:27).

WHAT IS THE TRUE CHURCH (EKKLĒSIA)?
If Jesus walked into our towns today, He wouldn't look for a brand name, a denomination, or a big building. The word "Church" in Greek is Ekklēsia, meaning "the called-out ones."

The Origin of the Setup: For the first 300 years, the early Church met from house to house as a family (Acts 2:46). When Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in 313 AD, church life was merged with Roman pagan structures building giant basilicas, introducing altars, and turning active believers into passive spectators watching a priest or pastor perform on stage.

What is a "Saint"? In Scripture, every born-again believer is a saint (Ephesians 1:1). The "assembling of the saints" (Hebrews 10:25) was never meant to be watching a weekly 90-minute show. 1 Corinthians 14:26 says: "Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation."
Whose Church Does Jesus Visit?

Where believers gather in HIS Name (not human brand names - 1 Corinthians 1:12-13).

Where people worship in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24).

Where genuine Love is shown to the broken (John 13:35).

Where Jesus is not locked outside the door by human programs (Revelation 3:20).

REVELATION IS A CALL TO PRAYER, NOT REBELLION
Testing what we hear against Scripture is biblical the Bereans were praised because they searched the Scriptures daily to verify what Paul taught (Acts 17:10-11).
When God gives you revelation to see the flaws in religious traditions:

Do not use it to destroy or attack: Revelation is not a weapon to throw rocks at the Bride of Christ.

Use it as an assignment to intercede: In Luke 11:1, the disciples didn't ask Jesus how to preach or do miracles they asked, "Lord, teach us to pray."

Follow Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer (John 17): Right before the cross, Jesus prayed for the protection and supernatural unity of His believers ("that they all may be one as We are one").

OUR CALLING AS STEWARDS
We do not own the Church; we are only stewards of what Jesus built. It was already perfect in the New Testament. We don't need to reinvent it with human business models or cultural traditions.
It is time to be soft and compassionate toward the broken sheep, but bold and uncompromising against the religious spirit that keeps people trapped.
Let us return to the original blueprint: living in the pure bloodline of Jesus, worshipping in Spirit and Truth, loving one another, and being His living Body on the earth! Amen!

The Call to Become Like Christ

It is easy to rely on what is familiar the routines and traditions we have practiced for years. Yet God constantly calls us to change, urging us to be transformed into the very image of His Son, Jesus Christ.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2
"For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters." Romans 8:29
This truth forces us to ask a difficult question:
If Jesus were to look at the Church today, would He look at us and say, "This is My Church" or would much of what He sees feel entirely foreign to Him?
To ask it another way: Are we truly being faithful stewards of what Jesus entrusted to us?
"He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy." Colossians 1:18
For many, the quick answer might be "yes." But what would Jesus say?
If His answer were "no," then why do we keep doing things the same way?
Why do we cling to methods and structures that do not reflect His heart?
The answer often comes down to three things: Religion, Culture, and Tradition.
"You have nullified the word of God for the sake of your tradition. You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.'" Matthew 15:6–9

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ.

If you can remember, there was a time when I said to this group that we were going to go deep. I believe that time has now come.

For those who have been here for a while, thank you for staying. And for those who are new to the group, welcome, and thank you for being here. I genuinely appreciate every one of you for choosing to remain part of this journey.

I know that sometimes the things I share may not make sense to everyone. There are times when even I feel like, "Lord, how am I going to explain this?" But my desire is simply to be obedient to God and share what I believe He is leading me to share.

I may not always be able to explain everything perfectly, but I want to make one thing clear: I do not want to share things simply because I have an opinion about them. When I share something, I want to be able to find it in Scripture. If I believe God is showing me something, I want His Word to back it up.

I am still learning. I don't have everything figured out, and I certainly don't know everything. But I want to remain humble enough to keep learning, searching, questioning, and allowing God's Word to correct me when necessary.

And this is why I want to encourage every one of us: let us pray for one another.

The times we are living in are not going to become easier simply because we are Christians. Scripture warns us that lawlessness and sin will increase (Matthew 24:12; 2 Timothy 3:1–5).

But when we see these things happening, our response should not be, "Well, the Bible said this would happen, so let it happen."

No.
It should make us pray more.

Pray for the body of Christ.
Pray for our families.
Pray for those who don't know Jesus.
Pray for the lost.
Pray for our churches and leaders.
Pray for one another to remain faithful.

Jesus told us to pray:
"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10

So let's not make excuses and say, "I don't know what to pray for."

There is so much to pray for.
And let us also be careful not to make our prayers only about "me, my, I, and myself" my finances, my health, my problems, my needs, my success.

Yes, God cares about our needs. But prayer is much bigger than ourselves.

Paul tells us:
"Pray for one another." James 5:16

And Scripture tells us to make "supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks... for all people" (1 Timothy 2:1).

Let us learn to pray beyond ourselves.

Let us learn to pray the way Jesus taught us.

And as we go deeper, we are going to talk about things that we don't normally hear discussed in many modern churches.

We're going to examine things that may challenge our traditions, our assumptions, and even some things we have believed for years.

Some things may sound crazy.
Some things may make you skeptical.

Some things may make you question my thinking.

You may even find yourself saying, "Is this brother even born again?"

And you know what?
It's okay to ask that question.

Don't blindly accept everything I say.

The Bible doesn't tell us to blindly believe every spirit or every teaching.

It says:
"Test all things; hold fast what is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21

And:
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God." 1 John 4:1

So when I share something, don't just take it and run with it.

Take it to God.
Open your Bible.
Search the Scriptures.
Pray about it.

Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom and understanding.

Ask God, "Is what this brother is saying actually true? Is it consistent with Your Word?"

If I'm wrong, I want God's Word to correct me.

If I'm right, I don't want you to believe me because I'm saying it I want you to believe it because you found it in God's Word.

This isn't about making me right.

It's about getting closer to Jesus Christ and His truth.

Also, if there are teachings that I cannot share here in the group, I will most likely share them on my YouTube channel, Da Good News ([dagoodnews7]), where we can go deeper into the Scriptures and take the time to properly explain and examine these subjects.

So, brothers and sisters, let's go deeper.

Let's sharpen one another.
Let's pray for one another.
Let's pray for souls.
Let's pray for our families.
Let's pray for the body of Christ.

And above everything else, let's keep our eyes on Jesus.

God bless every one of you.
Let us continue the journey. 🏽

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17

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Strengthening Souls

Written By Suzanne Benner
They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,' they said.
Acts 14:21-22
The Book of Acts chronicles the work of the Holy Spirit in the early Church. When the disciples received the Holy Spirit, they immediately began to preach the good news of Jesus. The verses above highlight three things Paul and Barnabas did, which we can emulate.

Strengthen souls. Truth makes our souls stronger. Let us daily speak truth from God’s Word. Truths like: for my sake, the sinless Jesus became sin so that I might become righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21). My old self died when Christ died, so now I live for Jesus in his power, not for myself (Galatians 2:20).

Encourage them to continue in the faith. You are reading this devotion because you want to know the only true God. Continue to seek him. Read the Bible. Pray for guidance. Trust God for all you need.

Say that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Remember, God never promised an easy life. Because of the brokenness of this world, we face trouble, pain, and grief. But by following Jesus, we find real life in his kingdom.

So, press on. There are souls to be strengthened. Like the early Christians, share how Jesus changed your life. Tell people how Jesus died so that our sins could be forgiven, rose again so that we could live eternally with him, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

God, you rescued me from the dominion of darkness and brought me into your kingdom. By the power of your Spirit may I strengthen the souls of those around me, encourage them to continue to believe in Jesus and to remind believers that these troubles are not unexpected, but part of the journey into your kingdom. Amen.

Throughout this day — think about which of these three things means the most to you right now. Who can you pass this principle on to today?

Good day, brothers and sisters in Christ.

I pray that each one of you is doing well and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, I shared a study on the names found at the beginning of the Gospels, particularly the genealogy in Matthew. At first glance, many people simply see a list of names and move on. But when you begin to study those names and the people behind them, a powerful story unfolds.

These names reveal God's faithfulness throughout history. They show how God worked through generations of ordinary, broken, and sometimes deeply sinful people to accomplish His perfect plan. This is the bloodline through which our Lord Jesus Christ came into the world.

What amazes me is that God did not only use people who appeared perfect. He used people who had failures, painful pasts, and broken lives. Where we often see a mess, God sees a masterpiece in the making. Where we see someone unusable, God sees someone He can redeem and use for His glory.

This genealogy reminds us that no life is beyond God's reach. His grace is greater than our past, and His purpose is greater than our mistakes. If God could use those men and women to prepare the way for the coming of Christ, then He can certainly use each of us as part of His greater plan today.

In this podcast, we explore these names, their meanings, and the incredible message they tell. My prayer is that this study will strengthen your faith, encourage your heart, and remind you that God is still writing beautiful stories through people who are willing to trust Him.

I pray this message will be a blessing to both believers and those who are still seeking the truth. May all the glory be to God alone.

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10


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King of Kings is Alive

James 1:22-25 AMP
[22] But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. [23] For if anyone only listens to the word without obeying it, he is like a man who looks very carefully at his natural face in a mirror; [24] for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he immediately forgets what he looked like. [25] But he who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and faithfully abides by it, not having become a [careless] listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he will be blessed and favored by God in what he does [in his life of obedience].

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"I want to ask a serious question. Who can actually tell me what the preaching was about today? So many of us both Christians and non-Christians go to church simply because it’s a culture, a tradition, or a religious routine. We do it to check a box because our friends and family are doing it.
But here is my real question: Who is actually a new creation? Who has truly experienced Jesus? Whose life has been transformed? Who has given up their old self for a new identity in Christ? Who has had a spiritual 'heart operation' where their sin was exposed and cut away?
If you aren't changed, it’s not true church it’s just a routine. It’s like going to work just to clock in. It's like going to a hospital sick, but leaving just as sick (or worse) because nothing was actually treated.
I’m not saying don't go to church. I’m saying we need to pray that God’s will be done. God’s kingdom is not built on entertainment programs or membership numbers; it is built on discipleship. You don’t go to a restaurant just to look at the building or the people; you go to eat and get full.
Too many people think, 'It’s okay, God is all grace and mercy.' But while a restaurant can run out of food and a hospital can run out of medicine, we forget that God's patience has a day of completion. When Jesus returns, He is coming back as a righteous Judge to make war against sin. Judgment starts at the house of God first. It will be far worse for those of us who knew the truth but chose to live a lie. The scripture warns that God's people perish for a lack of knowledge, and generations follow in that destruction when we push His truth away.
Let’s stop playing church. Let’s lay our lives down, take up our cross, and follow Him for real."

Scripture Backing

On being a new creation & the old being gone:
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
On the spiritual "heart operation":
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26
On religious routine without real power:
"...having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people." - 2 Timothy 3:5
On laying down your life and carrying the cross:
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." - Matthew 16:24
On Judgment starting at the church first:
"For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?" - 1 Peter 4:17
On Jesus returning with a sword / as a Judge:
"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and waged war... Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations." - Revelation 19:11, 15
On perishing for lack of knowledge and children being affected:
"My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children." - Hosea 4:6

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
I believe you all are well. What I want to share today is deep, and honestly, I don’t know who is ready for it, or if we will ever truly be "ready." But I can no longer run from God’s voice, and I trust Him completely.
The Holy Bible is entirely about our salvation. All Scripture is God-breathed, and all of it points to Jesus (Luke 24:27). He is the Word not just half of the Word, but the full Word (John 1:1).
Think about it like this:
Saying you only need parts of the Word is like saying a car is only the engine. No, the car is the whole car the wheels, the seats, all of it.
It’s like saying only your hand is a body. We need the head, feet, and legs. All of it makes the body, and we are called the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). That is exactly how we must look at God’s Word.
In the Bible, Jesus tells us that the end times will be just like the "days of Noah" (Matthew 24:37). Back then, it wasn’t just ordinary sin; it was much deeper than that. For those who feel this is going too deep or isn't for you, you are welcome to pass by. But Scripture warns us that “my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6).
We often lack knowledge simply because the truth makes us uncomfortable. Look at how we treat the world versus how we treat God:
When we are sick, we don’t tell the doctor, "I don't want to know why I'm sick." No, we want the knowledge!
We can easily study for hours and days for our school, exams, and work. But when it comes to the Word of God, we hesitate to study or spend time in His presence (2 Timothy 2:15).
Look, I don’t have much to show you to make you trust me. Like I’ve said before, I’m a school dropout. I never went to Bible school or theology college, and I might sound weird to some. You have every right not to trust me blindly I am human, I can fail, and I can be wrong.
But I ask you to look at the world around us. Think about the people we trust with our lives every day. Do we actually test them? Do we look at their fruit? Or do we just trust them because of their fame, their money, or their education?
What does the fruit actually say?
I am not saying education is always evil, bad, or wrong. What I am talking about is fruit and discernment. We are commanded to test all spirits and all things (1 John 4:1) and I want you to do exactly that with me as well. Do not just take my word for it; test it all by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Scripture tells us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).
I was the one running from this for a long time because it's not easy, and at times even I can't fully make sense of it. But God keeps showing me the truth in His Word, and I am not running anymore.
I am saying this entirely out of love, but most importantly, because God wants me to. You are completely free to do with what I share here as you please. God gave us all free will, and not even He will force any of us so I certainly can't either.
But I challenge you all to do what the Word says: Test the fruit (Matthew 7:16). Look at the fruit of what is being spoken, stop running from His voice, and let's dive deeper into His presence today.
Have a blessed day!

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Keeping and Passing the Faith

Written By Victor Bowen
“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)
A campfire only lasts if someone keeps feeding it. Years ago, I watched the final night of a retreat end with church members quietly lighting candles from one central flame. One by one, the light spread across the room until every candle burned brightly. No one lost their flame by sharing it. The light only multiplied.

That image returns to me whenever I read Paul’s words to Timothy.

Paul was nearing the end of his life. He wasn’t building a platform or protecting his legacy. He was thinking generationally. The gospel had been entrusted to him, and now he was entrusting it to Timothy, who would one day entrust it to others. The mission of Jesus was never meant to stop with one person or one generation.

We often think of spiritual legacy in dramatic terms — preaching to crowds, writing books, leading ministries. But Scripture shows us that legacy is usually formed through ordinary faithfulness. Moses walked with Joshua. Elijah mentored Elisha. Lois and Eunice quietly shaped Timothy’s faith at home. Their influence stretched far beyond what they could see in the moment.
When I think about my own walk with Jesus, I realize how much of my faith was passed to me through simple acts of obedience from others. Someone prayed for me consistently. Someone opened Scripture with me. Someone modeled repentance instead of pretending to have it all together. Someone showed me what it looked like to depend on the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

None of those people were famous. But their faithfulness still bears fruit.

Sometimes we underestimate the impact of investing in one person. We may never know how God will multiply one conversation, one prayer, or one act of encouragement. The Kingdom often grows quietly, like seeds beneath the soil. But the Holy Spirit delights in using ordinary believers who are willing to pour into others.

Discipleship is not about having all the answers. It is about walking closely with Jesus and inviting others to do the same. As we remain rooted in Scripture, dependent on prayer, and surrendered to the Spirit, God forms a legacy that outlives us.
The question is not whether we have influence. We all do. The question is what we are passing on.

*Jesus, thank you for the people who faithfully passed their faith on to me. Help me to walk closely with you and to invest intentionally in others. Fill me with your Spirit so that my life points people toward you. Teach me to think beyond myself and to live for the generations that follow. Amen. *

Throughout this Day:
Think about one person who has shaped your faith. Reach out and thank them. Then ask God to show you one person you can intentionally encourage or disciple this week.

What Must I Do?

Written By Karen Woodard
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.
Acts 16:30-34
“Why didn’t Paul and Silas run away from the jail when the earthquake opened the doors?” one of the boys in my first grade Kids’ Church class asked me. (I am sometimes astounded how kids can ask such great questions!) I have been thinking about his question in terms of how willing I am to give up my rights and freedom for a greater cause.

We all have our personal fears. My family once decided to do an Escape Room, so I went along with the idea, until I realized that not only was I going to be blindfolded but also locked in a cell! I have always been a bit claustrophobic, and so has one of my daughters, so we both asked not to be imprisoned with the others!

When I shared about this “jail” experience with my class, we all agreed that none of us would like to be locked up, so as we explored why Paul and Silas stayed, we noted the following truths:

The jailer would have killed himself if they would have run away. He had no hope.
Denying their desire to escape led to an opportunity to see a whole family saved
Paul & Silas were not afraid of being in jail. They sang worship songs during the night, even though they were probably cold and hungry. They didn’t let their personal needs or fears get in the way of God getting the glory! Because they persevered, God worked through them!

Their choices and the witness of their lives led the Philippian jailer to ask, “What must I do?” He realized that he had no hope for the future and needed an answer. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved,” was their reply. So he did!

Father God, you know all of my fears. Please help me to release these and choose to focus on how wonderful you are! Let me see others, even in positions of power over me, as needing your love and forgiveness. Don’t let me run away from being your messenger today. Amen.

Throughout this day: What are your fears when it comes to telling others about the Good News? Most of us are afraid to share our faith with others, not realizing how desperate their life situation is! While the people in our daily lives are usually not as afraid and suicidal as the jailer was, how motivated are we to see the people around us “filled with joy because of having believed in God”?

This is one of the men God sent my way when I felt and sounded like I was crazy, and I couldn't put into words what God was saying to me or find it in the Bible because I had never read or picked up a Bible until this year and really started reading. God told me no, there are not only great men in the Bible but also in this life, and he was one because I felt like I was alone. God started showing me that everything he was speaking to me is in his word.

Smith Wigglesworth: The Apostle of Faith

Smith Wigglesworth (1859–1947), often called the "Apostle of Faith," is one of the most prominent and intense figures in early Pentecostal history. He was a blunt, straight-talking plumber from Yorkshire, England, who was completely transformed into a global healing evangelist.

His life is a powerful example of someone who relied completely on the authority of the Holy Spirit rather than on human systems, education, or organizational structures.

1. His Background & Testimony: A Broken Vessel

Wigglesworth's early life was marked by hardship, making his testimony all the more remarkable.

- Extreme Poverty: Born into severe poverty, he began working in the fields pulling turnips at six years old. By age seven, he was working 12 to 14 hours a day in a textile mill to help support his family. Because of this, he received virtually no formal education.

- Illiteracy: He grew up unable to read or write. After marrying Mary Jane "Polly" Featherstone in 1882, she patiently taught him to read using only the Bible. Polly was an officer in the Salvation Army and a gifted preacher.

- Temper and Stutter: Before fully surrendering to God's work, Wigglesworth earned a living as a plumber. He openly admitted struggling with an explosive temper, saying:

«"Such a bad temper I used to have, it made me tremble all over."»

He also had a severe stutter, which prevented him from public speaking. Polly did the preaching while he handled finances and devoted himself to prayer.

His Turning Point (1907)

At 48 years old, Wigglesworth attended the Sunderland Revival. During the meeting, Mary Boddy, the wife of an Anglican minister, laid hands on him, and he experienced what Pentecostals call the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

His stutter immediately disappeared, and he began speaking in tongues.

When he returned home and preached for the first time, his wife Polly sat amazed in the audience, repeatedly whispering:

«"That's not my Smith... that's not my Smith!"»

2. What Made Him Different? "The Man of One Book"

Smith Wigglesworth lived differently from most ministers of his generation.

He Read Only the Bible

After learning to read through Scripture, the Bible became the only book he read.

He refused to read newspapers, magazines, or secular literature, believing God's Word alone was sufficient to build faith.

He often said:

«"Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—they are the best tracts on healing."»

His Conviction About Divine Healing

Wigglesworth and his wife made a personal covenant not to rely on medicine or doctors, choosing instead to trust God for healing. This reflected their personal conviction about faith and divine healing.

He testified that after suffering a ruptured appendix, he was miraculously healed through prayer.

Spiritual Warfare

He believed sickness was ultimately connected to the work of Satan in a fallen world and ministered with bold faith that Christ's authority was greater.

3. The Secret of His Power

Those closest to Wigglesworth, including his friend Albert Hibbert, described the spiritual habits that shaped his life.

The 15-Minute Rule

Wigglesworth never considered himself fully dressed unless he carried a New Testament in his pocket.

He committed himself never to go more than 15 minutes without either reading God's Word or spending time in prayer, regardless of where he was or what he was doing.

He lived by four simple principles:

1. Read the Word of God.
2. Consume the Word until it consumes you.
3. Believe the Word.
4. Act on the Word.

He never relied on education, eloquence, or natural ability.

Instead, he confessed:

«"There never was a weaker man on the platform... All natural things in my life point exactly opposite to my being able to stand on the platform and preach the gospel. The secret is that the Holy Ghost came."»

His Global Ministry

Wigglesworth preached throughout the world, including South Africa, the United States, Australia, and Europe.

Many testimonies describe remarkable healings during his ministry, including reports of cancers disappearing, blind eyes receiving sight, and numerous other miracles. Some biographical accounts also claim that people were raised from the dead through his prayers. While these accounts are widely circulated in Pentecostal literature, the level of historical documentation varies, and readers should distinguish between firsthand evidence and later testimonies.

Lessons from His Life

Smith Wigglesworth lived as though there should be no gap between what Jesus taught in the Gospels and how believers live every day.

His life reminds Christians that God often chooses ordinary people who fully trust Him rather than those who simply possess natural ability.

His message was simple:

- Fill your life with God's Word.
- Live a life of continual prayer.
- Believe what God has spoken.
- Act in obedience.
- Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than your own strength.

As the apostle Paul wrote:

«"My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power." — 1 Corinthians 2:4 (KJV)»

And as Jesus promised:

«"He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also..." — John 14:12 (KJV)»

Resting in His Perfect Righteousness

Written By The Life Team
He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Romans 4:25
For years, I was a professional at "getting right" with God. I spent most of my time in a cycle of guilt and recommitment. I’d attend a spiritual gathering, feel the weight of my failures, and promise God that this time would be different. I’d feel "right" on Sunday, but by Wednesday, I was back in the cycle of shame. It was exhausting—a spiritual roller coaster that left me feeling like I was constantly auditioning for a role I had already lost.

Maybe you’ve felt that same frenetic energy. We often treat our relationship with God like a performance review that never ends. We think our behavior today dictates our standing with him tomorrow. But that weight was never meant for our shoulders.

The doctrine of justification is the antidote to this spiritual exhaustion. Romans 4:25 tells us that Jesus was raised for our justification—a legal term meaning we have been declared "not guilty."

There are two life-changing sides to this truth:

Complete Pardon: You are forgiven for your past, your present, and even the mistakes you haven't made yet. It is a once-and-for-all verdict. Because Jesus took the punishment we deserved, the gavel has already fallen.

Imputed Righteousness: This is the "great exchange." On our own, our moral track record is insufficient to meet the standard of God’s holiness. However, through faith, Jesus credits his perfect record to us. When God looks at you, he sees the perfect life of his son.

As Romans 5:1-2 reminds us, because we are justified by faith, we have peace with God. It isn't a fragile peace that breaks when we have a bad day; it is a permanent standing in grace.

Imagine how your life would change if you truly believed you were as "right" with God as you will ever be. When we stop trying to earn our standing, we finally have the energy to actually live for him.

Living by the Spirit isn't about white-knuckling our way to holiness to keep God happy. It’s about responding to a love that has already secured us.

When you stop looking at your own performance and start looking at Jesus’ finished work, the motivation for your "good works" shifts from fear to gratitude. You don’t serve to get right; you serve because you are loved.

Lord Jesus, thank you for doing for me what I could never do for myself. I confess that I often try to save myself through my own efforts and "good" behavior. Today, I choose to rest in your finished work. Thank you for wrapping me in your robe of righteousness and for the peace that comes from knowing the verdict is already in. Help me to walk today in the freedom of your grace. Amen.

Throughout the Day: Take ten minutes today to sit in silence and meditate on the phrase: "I am already accepted." If a thought of guilt or a past mistake comes to mind, visualize yourself handing it to Jesus and receiving His "report card" in return. You might also find it helpful to listen to a song that focuses on God’s grace, letting the truth of your "not guilty" status sink deep into your heart.

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Resting in God’s Control

Written By Jacie Conley
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
We all have ways in which we like to get physical rest. Maybe it’s one day a week, not setting the alarm and waking up whenever. Or, maybe it’s taking a day completely to yourself and doing what you enjoy best. But what about spiritual rest? What about a moment of rest for your soul and mind?

Over the years, I have found that my mind is at rest the most when I fully rely on God and surrender to him. There is beauty and peace in knowing that our heavenly Father has everything under control. It’s me getting out of the driver’s seat of my life and letting God drive. I can sit back and not worry about how things will turn out.

I know God has an itinerary for the road of life I’m traveling. My job is to surrender my will and let God’s will work in my life. Is that an easy task? Not all the time, but it is worth it. It’s a task that requires me to lean in and listen to God’s guidance every day.

One way we can rest in his control is by seeking God first whenever a challenge comes up. Maybe it’s an illness or something as small as being inconvenienced. It’s in these moments that we can stop and pray, “God, what do you want me to learn from this challenge?” Listen for his leading and rest in the peace that comes with it.

I would encourage each of us to take time each day to deliberately focus on God’s presence, and listen to him. He has rest for our mind, soul, and body. God is waiting for us to allow him to lead our lives.

Dear Lord, teach me to let go and let you lead. Quiet my heart and fill me with your peace. Amen.

Throughout this Day: Take a moment to bring your needs to Jesus. Give them to him and in return receive rest.

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My Unfruitful Garden

Written By Gail Rodgers
The seeds that fell among the thorn bushes are the people who listen, but as they go on their way they are choked by the worries, wealth, and pleasures of life, and their fruit doesn’t mature. But the ones on the good soil are the people who hear the Word but also hold on to it with good and honest hearts, producing a crop through endurance.
Luke 8:14-15
I had expected a bountiful garden — but it wasn’t looking too healthy. The rain had come, that wasn’t the problem. It was the soil. The sandy earth needed enriching, and I hadn’t put anything into it. The spruce trees surrounding the garden had pulled much of the moisture to their roots, and their acidic needles created an environment that stunted growth. The seeds I planted had been good, but the soil lacked nutrients.

As I looked on my garden, I couldn’t help but see a spiritual parallel. God’s Word is the seed that comes into our lives. We know that He says He loves us unconditionally, that He will be our strength when we are weak. We know His grace and wisdom will be there to draw on when we need it.

The seed is good, but we still can find ourselves reacting throughout our day in ways that don’t reflect its goodness.

That’s why God tells us to tend the soil of our hearts. If we aren’t careful, the cares and worries of this world can create an acidic environment that stunts the seeds of God’s Word.

A closed mind allows the enemy of our souls to steal the seeds that bounce off the hard ground we allow in our hearts.

Then there are seeds that sprout but don’t take root and wither away. The appeal of God’s help and activity in our lives is attractive, but when trusting becomes hard, the seed withers.

Some seeds are simply choked out by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures; we don’t let God’s truths become part of who we are. It’s easy to read God’s Word or listen to a sermon and think, “That’s really good,” but forget to apply it as soon as we walk away.

Let’s allow God’s Word to take root in our lives and change us so that we produce a bountiful crop of love and peace and joy — that feeds others, too.

Dear God, sometimes I don’t pay attention to the soil of my heart. I let the seeds of Your Word bounce away. Today I ask that You would help me to keep my heart soft and not let it get hardened by events and people in my life. Keep me from a shallowness that lets go of what You say when the moment is tough. Help me to be careful not to let the worries of the world choke out Your Word and Your work in my life. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, help me think on Your Word, apply it to my life, and keep my heart soft. I know it is only Your crop in my life that truly brings peace and satisfaction. Thank You Jesus. I pray in Your name, amen.

Throughout This Day: Consider the soil of your heart for a moment right now.

Is it hard? Have you allowed a crusty barrier to exist between you and God?
Is it shallow? Do hard circumstances cause your faith to falter easily?
Is it choked out by the cares of this world? Does busyness keep God’s Word from taking root in your life?
Determine today to give His Word a greater priority in your life. Let it become part of who you are by letting it seep into your very nature by His power.

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