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For 24 September 2025, Wednesday of week 25 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 9:1-6

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God Provides the Lamb Subtitle: Genesis Series Speaker: Dr. Greg Mazak Broadcaster: Trinity Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/21/2025 Bible: Genesis 22:7-19 Length: 40 min.

Beginnings | Week 6 The Rest that God Provides September 21, 2025 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 The Comfort of God's Providential Rest 21:09 The Necessity of Man's Sabbath Rest 40:43 The Offer of Christ's Salvation Rest

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Join hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Karoline Lewis on this episode of "I Love to Tell the Story," a podcast on the narrative lectionary for October 5th, 2025, as they explore the powerful story of manna in Exodus 16. After the Israelites' dramatic exodus from Egypt, they find themselves hungry and complaining in the wilderness, longing for the "flesh pots of Egypt." But God responds to their grumbling with miraculous provision - sending quail for meat and manna, the mysterious "bread from heaven" that would sustain them for 40 years. Our hosts dive deep into this foundational story, exploring themes of freedom versus security, God's faithful provision, and what it means to trust God day by day. Catherine connects this ancient story to Jesus' "Bread of Life" discourse in John 6, while Ralph shares insights about the "manna economy" - where everyone has enough and no one lacks. Discover how this wilderness story reveals both human nature and God's character as the ultimate provider, and learn why the manna stopped only when Israel was ready to enter the promised land.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Project23 Our text today is Judges 4:4-5: Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the people of Israel came up to her for judgment. — Judges 4:4-5 What happens when men shrink back from the leadership God has called them to? In the middle of Israel's chaos, God raises an unexpected leader: Deborah. She wasn't a warrior swinging a sword or a king sitting on a throne. She was a prophetess who listened to God and spoke his truth. Her “office” was a palm tree in the hill country. People came to her not for military strategy but for judgment rooted in God's Word. Under that tree, she became a steady voice of wisdom in a time of compromise and fear. Here's what makes her story remarkable: Deborah is one of the only female civil leaders in the history of Israel. Why? Because no man stepped up. This wasn't God's usual design—it was a vacuum of male leadership. While Israel's men hesitated, God used Deborah's courage to call them forward. Deborah's leadership reminds us that spiritual authority isn't about position—it's about submission to God. But her story is also a warning: when men fail to lead, God will still accomplish his purposes—sometimes through those we least expect. This should wake us up. God doesn't call you to sit under the shade of someone else's palm tree forever. He calls you to plant your own, to lead your home, your workplace, your friendships with courage rooted in his Word. Don't wait for someone else to carry the spiritual weight God designed for you. The world doesn't need more men who abdicate leadership; it needs men who step up. Don't miss your moment. ASK THIS: Where in my life am I waiting for someone else to lead when God has called me to step up? Do I listen to God's voice enough that others would trust me for spiritual guidance? How has passivity hurt the people around me? What step of leadership can I take this week under the “palm tree” of God's Word? DO THIS: Choose one area where you've been passive—at home, at work, or in your friendships—and take the lead today by bringing God's Word into that space. PRAY THIS: Father, forgive me for the times I've shrunken back from leadership. Give me Deborah's courage and conviction to step up and lead under your Word. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lead Me."

Join Micah, Ell, Char from Barefoot to Emmaus, and our new friend Maki Ashe from the Center for Prophetic Imagination as we discuss God providing in the wilderness in Exodus 15:22-17:7. What is the biblically proper way to complain? How are the complainants here living into their calling as the people of God? And how does God's abundant love poured out on these people inform our fight against capitalism? Find out on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!Ell said if you're not already part of the IWW, that's on you at this point. Just kidding! There's always time to join!Char shares a wonderful theological podcast with a friend from seminary called Barefoot to Emmaus. Maki Ashe leads the Center for Prophetic Imagination, where spiritual direction meets social action. Go check out what she's up to there!https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all face temptation—but we're not alone, and we're not without hope. In this message, Tempted, we explore what God's Word says about overcoming the pull of sin:   Anchor Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13   1. Temptation is Universal – Everyone experiences it (James 1:14, Matthew 4:1). 2. Temptation is Not Sin – It's the crossroads where we choose our response (James 1:15). 3. God Provides a Way of Escape – He equips us to flee and stand firm (Matthew 26:41, Genesis 39:12). 4. Victory Comes Through Christ's Strength – Jesus understands our struggles and offers grace and power (Hebrews 4:15–16).   If you're feeling the weight of temptation, be encouraged: God is faithful, and through Christ you can stand strong.

Subscribe today for access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, including 2+ new episodes every month! www.patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Another entry in the noble genre of “Christian one-man show,” ST. JOHN IN EXILE stars career stage and screen actor Dean Jones as the exiled saint on the island of Patmos. We were excited to review this filmed stage production, since we're huge fans of other one-man pieces of Bible fanfiction and inspirational slop—like Curt Cloninger's WITNESSES (a true VHS classic) and Mike Adkins's A MAN CALLED NORMAN, a beloved sermon distributed by Focus on the Family. Both of those productions feature their leads absolutely killing it and drawing heavy laughter and applause from captive audiences. ST. JOHN IN EXILE is no exception. The late Dean Jones was clearly a trained actor, with a film career dating back to the late 1950s, including many classic family films such as THAT DARN CAT and THE COMPUTER WORE TENNIS SHOES. He kept acting well into his golden years, with his final performance in the 2009 Christian movie GOD PROVIDES. For the math-challenged, that's over 50 years of regular acting work, much of it devoted to uplifting the Word of God or making wholesome entertainment for families. These decades of experience pay off in a captivating performance as St. John. Jones is a huge asset to the material, which would be extremely boring without his investment in the role. Unfortunately, the script in ST. JOHN IN EXILE is a little too straight-laced to match the wild, wonderful turns of WITNESSES, which we love for its constantly shifting perspective and Curt Cloninger's 10+ voices and personalities. Still, the film raises some interesting questions about biblical history—insisting that the same St. John authored both the Gospel of John and Revelation, a belief once common but now challenged by contemporary scholarship. We only wish ST. JOHN IN EXILE had leaned into some insane end-times visionary type shit. Regardless, Dean Jones's performance and the film's enduring place in the Christian media video world make it a must-have for collectors and completists of the faith-based film genre. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for livestreams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

Sunday September 14th 2025 Main idea: God will provide everything that we need to fulfill His will as stated in His Word. Intro: We've come a long way from the first time the city was stirred up by news of the birth of the king of the Jews in Mat 2:1-3. As then, also in Mat 21 - Jerusalem is very... for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3198

Summary Every family inherits a legacy, both the blessings and the struggles, yet God calls us to build something new with Him. In this episode, Mike and Alicia reflect on the importance of having a dream for your family that goes beyond survival mode and day-to-day busyness. Drawing inspiration from the film Field of Dreams, they explore how couples can discern God's vision for their home, create a legacy of love, and take bold, countercultural steps together. Whether you're just starting out or sending kids off to college, this conversation will encourage you to pray, dream, and act with faith that “if you build it, HE will come.”  Key Takeaways Legacy Matters: We inherit patterns from our families of origin, but we can choose what to keep, redeem, or leave behind. Dream Beyond Today: God calls us to think not just about survival, but about a vision that shapes generations.  Unity in Marriage: A shared dream unites spouses, strengthens families, and becomes a witness to others. God Provides the Tools: He uses the gifts, circumstances, and desires already present in your life to shape His vision for your family. Practical Step: Pray together, journal your inspirations, and start with simple habits that align with your family's God-given dream.  Couple Discussion Questions What legacies from your families of origin do you want to keep—and which ones do you want to leave behind? If you looked five or ten years into the future, what would you want your children (or future children) to say about your family? Where do you see God already giving you the “building blocks” for His dream for your family? What small, concrete step can we take this week to begin living into that dream together? For more information on this and other topics visit: https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/

Revelation 6:1-11Bro. Tom CurryI. God Provides what we need to endure difficult times.II. God provides Miracles for us to trust His sovereignty.Music: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-youtube-videos

A team of landscape architects studied the effects of providing a fence around a preschool playground. On playgrounds without fences, children tended to gather close to the school building and their teacher and didn’t stray away. But on fenced-in playgrounds, they enjoyed the entire area. The researchers concluded that boundaries can create a greater sense of freedom. This seems counterintuitive to so many of us who think boundaries restrict enjoyment. Yet fences can provide freedom! God underlines the freedom His boundaries provide for us. In offering the Ten Commandments to Israel, He promised that a “prosperous” life would result from living life within His divine boundaries. “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess” (Deuteronomy 5:33). Here the concept of prosperity includes a life lived with good results—a life of quality. Jesus, who fulfilled the law with His death on the cross, proclaimed, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32). Indeed, God’s boundaries are for our good. “Fences” can free us to enjoy the life God created us to experience with Him.

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Tom SwinneySun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100https://www.trinitychurchbradford.org.uk/sermons/exodus/god-provides/

As a kid, Ash thought going to Disneyland was just a simple wish away. As an adult, she now realises her parents would’ve had to remortgage the house to make it happen. That moment sparked a bigger conversation with Jacquie about money, worry, and how childhood perspectives can shape the way we see provision. In this episode, Ash and Jacquie unpack Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Jacquie shares how she’s battled financial anxiety since childhood and what it’s looked like to relearn the truth about God’s provision. Together, they explore how seeking God first shifts our focus from lack to abundance, and how He’s faithful to meet our needs—even if it’s not always in the way we imagined. This is an encouraging, practical conversation for anyone who has ever worried about money or struggled to believe God would come through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Cohen shares in our series, Exodus. Today we look at Exodus 15:22-27 where God provides water for the Israelites.

1 Kings 17 introduces Elijah the prophet during King Ahab's evil reign:Elijah's Drought Prophecy: Elijah declares to Ahab that there will be no rain or dew in Israel except at Elijah's word—God's judgment for the people's idolatry.God Provides for Elijah: God tells Elijah to hide by the Kerith Brook, where ravens bring him bread and meat morning and evening, and he drinks from the brook. When the brook dries up, God sends him to Zarephath in Sidon.The Widow's Miracle: Elijah meets a widow gathering sticks. She has only a handful of flour and a little oil left, enough for one last meal before she and her son starve. Elijah asks her to make him bread first, promising that her flour and oil will not run out until the drought ends. She obeys, and the miracle happens—her supplies never run out.The Son's Revival: Later, the widow's son becomes gravely ill and dies. Elijah prays and stretches himself over the boy three times, asking God to bring him back to life. God answers, and the boy revives. The widow then believes Elijah is truly a man of God.Your words were found and I ate them

1 Kings 17 introduces Elijah the prophet during King Ahab's evil reign: Elijah's Drought Prophecy: Elijah declares to Ahab that there will be no rain or dew in Israel except at Elijah's word—God's judgment for the people's idolatry. God Provides for Elijah: God tells Elijah to hide by the Kerith Brook, where ravens bring him bread and meat morning and evening, and he drinks from the brook. When the brook dries up, God sends him to Zarephath in Sidon. The Widow's Miracle: Elijah meets a widow gathering sticks. She has only a handful of flour and a little oil left, enough for one last meal before she and her son starve. Elijah asks her to make him bread first, promising that her flour and oil will not run out until the drought ends. She obeys, and the miracle happens—her supplies never run out. The Son's Revival: Later, the widow's son becomes gravely ill and dies. Elijah prays and stretches himself over the boy three times, asking God to bring him back to life. God answers, and the boy revives. The widow then believes Elijah is truly a man of God. Your words were found and I ate them

My dear friend Sally wanted to give a birthday party for one of her friends. She knew her friend had been experiencing a tough time, and Sally desired to help lift her spirits. However, Sally was unemployed and didn’t have extra money to purchase food for a nice party. So, she looked in her refrigerator and cabinets to see what was available. She then created a nice spread consisting of many items she’d previously purchased and had in her home. When Sally shared with me the creative menu she came up with, I thought about the story of Elijah and the widow (1 Kings 17:7-16). The widow didn’t have much. In fact, she told the prophet Elijah that she was preparing her final scraps of food for herself and her son “and [then] die” of starvation (v. 12). And she only had a small amount of flour and olive oil, just enough for their final meal. But Elijah ensured the woman that her “jar of flour . . . the jug of oil [would] not run dry” until God sent rain again (v. 14). By trusting in what God revealed through Elijah—even though she didn’t think she had enough—the woman found that God provided what she needed even though her kitchen was barren. Just like my friend, the widow found what she needed. Following their examples, let’s live generously and rest in God’s provision for us.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how everything you need to go where God calls you is found in God Himself. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there, even if it seems impossible or even ridiculous. God is unlimited. He'll have your back if you don't turn yours on Him.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how everything you need to go where God calls you is found in God Himself. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there, even if it seems impossible or even ridiculous. God is unlimited. He'll have your back if you don't turn yours on Him.

God won't call you to a place where His grace isn't sufficient to get you through. No matter how impossible the odds seem, you have nothing to fear on the path ahead of you if it's truly where God is calling you. It might not always be easy. Your faith may be tested. You may feel like giving up. But God won't fail, and he will give you everything you need to get through the trials you face as a result of following Him. Pastor Bill wants you to know this truth today to prepare for when following God gets difficult.

God won't call you to a place where His grace isn't sufficient to get you through. No matter how impossible the odds seem, you have nothing to fear on the path ahead of you if it's truly where God is calling you. It might not always be easy. Your faith may be tested. You may feel like giving up. But God won't fail, and he will give you everything you need to get through the trials you face as a result of following Him. Pastor Bill wants you to know this truth today to prepare for when following God gets difficult.

Some truths sound backward until you live them. This week, Scotty Scruggs explores one of Jesus' boldest promises: When you give first, what you need will be given to you. It's the paradox of generosity—where letting go leads to abundance, and giving opens the door to joy you can't buy. In this week's message from our series "That's a Promise," you'll hear how this upside-down way of living can reshape your relationship with money, purpose, and trust in God. Whether you're navigating career decisions, raising a family, or searching for meaning beyond the next purchase, this conversation will challenge what you think you know about security… and invite you to experience the life God promises.

Some truths sound backward until you live them. This week, Scotty Scruggs explores one of Jesus' boldest promises: When you give first, what you need will be given to you. It's the paradox of generosity—where letting go leads to abundance, and giving opens the door to joy you can't buy. In this week's message from our series "That's a Promise," you'll hear how this upside-down way of living can reshape your relationship with money, purpose, and trust in God. Whether you're navigating career decisions, raising a family, or searching for meaning beyond the next purchase, this conversation will challenge what you think you know about security… and invite you to experience the life God promises.

Year C – 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Lectionary 19 – August 10, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Grace and peace to you from our Lord, Jesus Christ, and from God, our Creator, in whose faithfulness we trust. Amen. *** “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) Faith… is our trust that God is faithful… our trust that God is good for what God promises… it is our trust that Jesus really meant it when he said, “it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Faith… is not certainty… it's an act of holy listening to what the Holy Spirit is whispering to you… and then responding accordingly… it's an act of holy acknowledgment of the nudges felt deep in your gut… and then going where you feel the Spirit guiding you. Even when we don't know the outcome… when we can't see the final destination of the journey… we go anyway… Faith is not certainty… it's trusting that God's got you… that God loves you… and that God delights in providing for you. This past week, I met an amazing woman named Mona… and after talking with her for a long time, I learned that she knows many of you, too. Mona exudes joy …and hope for all that her life has been and what it will be… and gratitude to God for it all. Her energy just… sparkled! She came to the United States as an immigrant from Namibia when she was only a teenager. I'm not the best at guessing ages, but she might be around my age now. While I didn't catch the specifics of why she needed to immigrate, I heard in her story the struggle her family faced when it became plain that sending her to the US… far away from everything she'd known… was the best solution. They trusted that God would be with her through it all… that no matter what, she was cradled by the Spirit. I gathered that she was sponsored by Samaritas, and she said that her father told her… whenever you find yourself in trouble, go to the Lutherans… the Lutherans will help you. …I love that part, obviously… But sure enough… that's what she's done, and that's how she has come to know so many of you here! Mona told me that Ceclia helped her with her green card paperwork, and she checked in with Pr. Ellen many times. She was excited to share that she's graduated summa cum laude from LCC and is going to start at Cooley Law School this winter. She's also just started a job at a hotel that she loves and will be able to work around her class schedule. She is in a really good place and she's excited for life… but more than anything, she gives glory and praise to God for it all… Her joy comes from trusting God's presence in her life, for guiding her when she didn't know if her needs would be met… and living every day according to God's will. Her witness was a beautiful testament to her faith in God's promise for us all… And… she makes it look easy! The honest truth is, that when you live as close to daily struggle and hardship as it sounded like she does, there is little confusion as to the source of all good things… the source of our daily bread. God really does show up in profound ways when we're paying attention! But for those who live with a fair amount of comfort… it is much easier to confuse God's provision with our own resourcefulness… It's easier to ignore the nudging of the Spirit to follow God's way of caring for others, and instead, go our own way that cares only for ourselves. Like the parable from last week, we are tempted to stockpile our resources… our abundance… to ensure that no matter what, OUR needs will be met… but the only way to create such a stockpile… is to ignore the needs of all those around us. And yet… Jesus shows up and brings good news… Have no fear, he says… release your anxiety! For it is God's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Do not be afraid! The one who created you… delights in caring for you. Now hear this… a flock is not an individual… the “you” in this assurance from Jesus is plural. It is God's good pleasure to give you, as a people… as a community… to give you and all your neighbors… the full body of Christ… to give you all the kingdom. And Jesus also tells us how this will be achieved… but we tend to skip over that part. Don't get me wrong, though… this isn't about receiving salvation… we are not responsible for earning our own salvation or redemption… for that is what Jesus has already done for us. But we do, however, have a responsibility… our lives need to be ready to receive the good gifts that God offers, and the sooner the better! …because the gifts are so good! The kingdom of God is not an afterlife eventuality… it is something God is building here and now, with us, inviting us in as co-creators for God's glory! So then… Have no fear, for it is God's good pleasure to give us the kingdom, and Jesus then tells us how we are to receive this gift… …Sell your possessions and give alms to the poor… build up your treasure by building up those in need! Build up your treasure… by building up those whom Jesus consistently favors… Build up your treasure… by building up those who are cast out… by building up those who are sick… by building up those who are alone… those who are hungry… those who are strangers in a foreign land. Build up your treasure… by directing your heart toward those whom Jesus favors… time and time again throughout scriptures… Build up your treasure… by building a full and diverse community where all have their needs met, including you! …where all are valued and where all are loved. THAT is the kingdom of God… and where your treasure is… there your heart will be. Your heart. It's not really about your treasure… although for your neighbor in need, it kind of is… but your treasure is both a means to an end… and something that can get in between you and God… Giving of your treasure is how you train yourself to pay attention… it's how you train your heart to care… it's how you actively engage with the fullness of the community around you. So it's not as much about your treasure… as it is about your heart… your love… Jesus wants your heart. Giving of your treasure… is how we train our hearts to go where our human nature wouldn't normally go. Our human nature is to look at our resources and see scarcity, and to feed our anxiety by storing up our treasure in earthly containers. But in God's kingdom… we look out at our resources and see an abundance, enough to feed all who are hungry, and in our sharing, we are richly blessed. So have no fear! Trust in God, your Creator, for it is God's good pleasure to give us the kingdom… and here is how we are to receive such a splendid gift… …by letting go of our fear… by becoming more like Mona… By trusting that God will continue to provide, and God will continue to guide us each day to those we can share our life with and build our community with… so we can delight in the ways that we bless each other, each according to their gifts… …in the promised and ever-unfolding kingdom of God. Our God delights in you… delights in providing for you… and God is delighted when we figure out how to receive God's blessing for us. For it is God's good pleasure to give us the kingdom. So trust in the promises and provision of the Lord, your God… and have no fear. Amen.

God used Paul to change the world, despite his past. Paul was originally against Christians, even to the point of searching them out to imprison and have them killed. God could have given up on him or condemned him, but instead chose to forgive. He moved in Paul and gave his life purpose. Pastor Bill is going to show you today that God can use you right where you're at, despite what you've done. You don't even need resources. God can use what you have, too – even if it seems like nothing.

God used Paul to change the world, despite his past. Paul was originally against Christians, even to the point of searching them out to imprison and have them killed. God could have given up on him or condemned him, but instead chose to forgive. He moved in Paul and gave his life purpose. Pastor Bill is going to show you today that God can use you right where you're at, despite what you've done. You don't even need resources. God can use what you have, too – even if it seems like nothing.

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Father Abraham: The One Who Became ManyGod Provides | Genesis 22 NIVJeremy Olimb, Lead Pastor

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The name Jehovah Jireh means "God Provides", but the word Jireh is rooted in sight. In what ways is God's sight connected to His provision? This Sunday, we explore what it means to follow a God who sees and acts.Group Questions:1) What makes you feel seen?2) Have you ever felt that God did not see you? What was that experience like?3) In what ways has God provided for you in the past?4) How would you describe your ability to trust God with your needs?5) What hinders you from trusting God?

Worried about tomorrow? Don't be. Your Heavenly Father knows your needs and will surely provide.

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God Provides In Mysterious WaysPsalm 145:14-18 “The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.  The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.  The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.  The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”There are so many good things in this passage.  “The Lord lifts up all who are bowed down.”  How often is it that we need the Lord to lift us up, especially over this last year?  It is so great to know that the Lord lifts us up when we pray to Him and ask Him too.  When we are bowed down to the Lord is when we are praying and worshipping Him.  When we spend this time with Him He is able to lift us up.“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.”  This one is hard one for many of us.  We do not want to wait for the proper time.  We want things to happen on our time line, or maybe we think our time line is the proper time.  Then we struggle when God does not agree.  My dad told me a story one time that demonstrates how God will give those that look to him food at the proper time.  My mom & dad have 11 children.  They also had a friend that had several children, I think at least 7.  This friend called up and asked my parents if they could watch their kids as something important had come up.  My parents said yes because they were always there for those in need.  However, my parents had just been talking about how they had no idea how they were even going to feed their own children dinner that night, and now they had 7 more mouths to feed.  So, they did what they always did in these situations, they turned their eyes to God and asked for Him to provide.Shortly after their prayer, they received a knock at the door.  It was a neighbor holding bags of groceries.  It turns out that the neighbors father had to move in with him unexpectedly and they needed to combine his father's household with his.  They had just gone grocery shopping and so they did not have room in their cabinets for all the food from his Dad's place.  So, they asked my folks if they could use any of the food.  My parents graciously accepted.  When looking through the bags they notice that there was plenty of pasta.  My parents prayed, “Lord, if we only had some meat, then we could serve spaghetti to all these kids.”Guess what?  There was another knock at the door.  It was a different neighbor.  He had a cooler full of meat.  He said that him and his friend had been hunting and they had too much meat.  He explained that he and his friend had already stuffed their fridge and freeze and still they had no room for this left over meet.  Again my parents graciously accepted.  Then when they looked in the cooler, there was ground meat for spaghetti.  They were so thankful.  This was not a one time thing for my parents.  My parents were faithful in their prayers, not just when they were in need, but even when things were going well.  God was faithful in answering them.“You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”  This is another great verse.  I believe that God puts our desires in our heart.  I am talking about our deep desires, not the desire to eat ice cream at midnight. The desires I am talking about are the desires to have a certain job, the desire to be married and have children, the desire to sing, or act, or whatever it is you feel you are called to do.  As stated in this verse, God wants to satisfy the desire of every living thing.  I know this can be hard to believe if you have a desire that you have been waiting for God to satisfy.  Maybe you have been waiting for the right man/woman to come along so that you can be married and have children.  I know it is hard when we want something and we have to wait a very long time.  Isaiah 55:9 says, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”  God has a plan for our lives and His plan is better than our plan.  I know this can be frustrating because God does not always let us in on His plan for our lives.  Sometimes we can be left wondering what is His plan and when am I going to understand it?  If you have been thinking these things I want you to know that you are not alone.  Many of us do not understand God's plan, and do not understand why the things we have been praying for have not happened yet.It can be easy to lose hope when are prayers aren't answered immediately.  It can be frustrating when we are praying for something, and we don't seem to get any answers.  I found this definition of hope online and I really like it.  In the Bible hope is the confident expectation of what God has promised and its strength is in His faithfulness.  We know God is faithful to His children.  We know He keeps His promises.  Therefore we can confidently expect that He will answer our prayers.  It says in Hebrews 13:8 it says, ”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever." Jesus has kept all of his promises in the bible.  If He did it then, He will do it now.  If you are getting frustrated waiting for your desires to be fulfilled I ask that you turn to the scriptures and either use the ones in this episode or find other ones that show you how faithful your Heavenly Father is.  He will come through, please don't give up asking for what you want.  Saying that makes me think of the story in Luke 18:1-8 of the persistent widow.  “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.  He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought.  And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.' “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually come and attack me!'”And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.  And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?  I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”Jesus told this parable to show his disciples that they should pray and not give up.  If He was worried his disciples would stop praying and give up and they lived with Him day and night for 3 years, then I think He will cut us some slack for wanting to give up.  I am sure He gets how frustrating it is to wait for the Lord's timing.  If you are tempted to give up and stop praying for something that you truly desire I ask you to pause and remember this woman in the parable.  What if she had stopped bothering the judge?  What if she had not kept going back?  Would she have her justice?  We never know when the answer is right around the corner.  What if you pray for 3 years and then stop and God wanted to give it to you on the next day?  Don't stop praying for your deepest desires, He gave you those desires and he will bring them into being if you let Him.  Dear heavenly father I ask that you bless all of those listening to this podcast today. I ask that you fill us with hope for those desires that we've been praying for. Lord we pray that you give us perseverance to keep praying even when there's no end in sight. Lord Jesus we ask that you give us strength to keep praying when we don't have any answers. Give us strength when we're weak and we don't think we can go on. Lord we know that you are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We know that you've kept your promises in the past and you will continue to do so. Lord we ask that you fortify our hope and faith in you. We ask that you increase our faith. Lord if there is a desire that we have given up on that you want to give to us we ask that you renew that desire in our heart Lord Jesus. We ask that you keep whispering it louder and louder until we can ignore it anymore. Lord, we thank you for fulfilling these desires as we know you keep your promises and so these desires will be fulfilled. We thank you for helping us stay persistent and for giving us the strength to keep asking. Lord we thank you for listening to all of our prayers every time we ask. Lord, we love you so very much, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus ' holy name.  Amen Today's Word from the Lord was received in November / December 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Call on me. Spirit to spirit needs to be strong. It will not be strong until you use it. I'm calling you to a deeper, more fruitful walk with me. But your spirit must grow, too.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

This week as we continue reading about Moses before the burning bush. We will see that when God calls he provides his presence and readiness to help Moses, Israel, and us today. Exodus 3:13-22

Edge God In Podcast 286: God Provides...Do You Believe This? EdgeGodIn.com | Host: Lauren E Miller | Co-Host: Mike Regan Download Bible Study Template Learning Objective: Learn what you need to lay down, surrender to the God who provides in order to return to peace and joy...do you believe this is possible? Scriptures:  | Genesis 22| 1 Peter 1:6-7 | 1 Peter 5:10-11 | Romans 5:1-5 | Romans 12:1-2 Prayer: Lord, show me what to lay down in order to make more room for the faith to believe that you provide...you always provide. Previous Edge God In Podcast: Prune for Growth: Faith in the Midst of Undesirable Circumstances Support Resources: Award Winning Book: Hearing His Whisper: With Every Storm Jesus Comes Too, 3rd Edition by Lauren E Miller 99 Things You Want to Know Before Stressing Out! Lauren E Miller Stop Letting the World be the Boss of You!  Emotional Intelligence in Christ: 6 Week Study Guide

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This is message 14 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 20:1-9 This psalm reminds believers that victory in life's battles doesn't come from strength, strategy, or resources-- but from remembering the name of the Lord our God. The people stand with confidence before the battle ever began, not in themselves but in the God who defends, provides, heals, and leads. To trust His name is to trust His character. Every name He gives in Scripture reveals who He is and what He has promised. When believers call on His name in prayer and stand firm in His name in trials, they are declaring their faith in the One who always wins. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

God leads the Israelites into a waterless desert, where they have no choice but to rely on God for all they need. The Israelites response is to grumble, quarrel and test that God will keep his promises. Despite this unbelief, God provides water and himself. Yet these events stand as a warning to us not to respond to God's plan in the same way.

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Brian Stivale, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Tonight, take a journey back in time to the days of the ancient Israelites when God provided His people manna and they ate in abundance. God provided for them then, and He provides for you now. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us