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Bible Trivia — August 25

Question: According to Acts 21:13, where was Paul prepared to suffer for the name of the Lord Jesus?

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"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." — Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Faith means trusting God even when you cannot yet see the answer. It is believing that His promises are true, even when your circumstances seem difficult. Sometimes we pray for healing, a breakthrough, a new opportunity, or restoration, but nothing seems to change. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that faith is choosing to believe that God is working behind the scenes, even when our eyes cannot see it.

God has never failed to keep His promises. His timing is always perfect, and His plans are always for our good. Every delay has a purpose, and every trial can strengthen our faith. Don't give up because your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

The Bible encourages us in 2 Corinthians 5:7"For we live by faith, not by sight."* We are called to trust God's Word instead of our fears or circumstances.

God also promises in Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Even when you don't understand what God is doing, you can trust that He is leading you toward His perfect plan.

Finally, remember Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Today, choose faith over fear. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep moving forward. What God has promised, He is faithful to fulfill. Your season of waiting is not wasted—God is preparing something greater than you can imagine. Trust Him, because what is impossible with man is always possible with God.

Going to church does not automatically make you spiritually mature.

Yes, you heard me.

You can attend church every Sunday and still be far from God.

You can sit in the front row, carry your Bible, sing every worship song, shout “Amen!” to every prayer, and still have a heart that has not truly surrendered to God.

Church attendance is good. But church attendance alone is not spiritual maturity.

Imagine someone who goes to the gym every single day.

They wear gym clothes.
They take pictures in the gym.
They know the names of all the machines.
They even tell people, “I am always at the gym.”

But they never exercise.

Will their body change? No.

They were physically present, but they were not participating.

That is how some people are spiritually.

They are always in church… But they don’t pray.

They hear the Word… But they don’t obey it.

They sing about forgiveness… But they refuse to forgive.

They preach about love… But they hate people.

They shout about holiness… But secretly live a completely different life.

They know Bible verses… But they don’t know the God behind the verses.

And this is where we need to be brutally honest with ourselves.

You can be a church member and still be spiritually immature.

You can know the language of Christianity without carrying the character of Christ.

You can know when to say “Praise the Lord” while your heart is full of pride, bitterness, lust, jealousy, unforgiveness and selfishness.

And sometimes, the most dangerous person is not the person who knows nothing about God… It is the person who knows the Word, hears the Word, teaches the Word, but refuses to live the Word.

Because knowledge without obedience can become self-deception.

Spiritual maturity is not measured by how many years you have been going to church. It is seen in how you behave when nobody is watching.

Can you control yourself when temptation comes?

Can you forgive when you have been deeply hurt?

Can you walk away from sin even when nobody would ever know?

Can you say “no” to something you desperately want because you know God is saying no?

Can you love people who cannot do anything for you?

Can you admit when you are wrong?

Can you humble yourself?

Can you obey God even when obedience is painful?

That is where spiritual maturity begins.

Because Christianity is not just about being found in church. It is about allowing Christ to be found in you.

And maybe this is the question we need to stop asking: “Did I go to church today?”

And start asking: “Did I become more like Christ today?”

Because one day, God will not be impressed by the number of Sundays you occupied a church seat.

He will look at the life you lived after you left that seat.

So please… Don’t just be a regular churchgoer. Be a growing Christian.

Don’t just hear the Word. Live it.

Don’t just carry the Bible. Let the Bible change you.

Because the greatest evidence that you have been with God is not how loudly you worship in public… It is how differently you live when nobody is watching.

I am Anthony Chukwuebuka - THE BOO OF THE BOOLESS; Yes, you can spend your whole life sitting in God’s house and still never allow God to build His house inside your heart.

Think about that.

DEDICATION OF DAY

Father, I dedicate this new day to you;

as I go about my work.

I ask you to bless those with whom I come in contact.

Lord, I pray for all men and women

who work to earn their living;

give them satisfaction in what they do.

Spirit of God,

comfort the unemployed and their families;

they are your children and my brothers and sisters.

I ask you to help them find work soon. Amen.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11