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Sermon Notes - Isaiah 55 - O Come All Ye FaithfulMain Point: God invites everyone to come to him and receive his salvation.-Everyone is Invited (1-3a)-God's Promise is Certain (3b-5)-Repentance is Required (6-9)-God's Word is Unfailing (10-11)-Salvation is Everlasting (12-13)
This sermon was preached by Derek Overstreet on November 30th, 2025.
Ariel Okin's early look at the industry inspired her to structure her business with a clear separation of the creative and operations teams. She also built a media empire, complete with a digital platform, a podcast and in-person events for design enthusiasts. On this episode, she shares how she stays open to new ideas, what it means to be a leader, a new experiment with delegating, and how writing her first book shaped her outlook about the firm's next decade.LINKSAriel OkinKaitlin PetersenBusiness of HomeThis episode was sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and Dallas Market Center.
When faith falters, courage fails, promises break, and we wonder if it's all over, God's divine grace still reaches. There's hope for every believer who has ever fallen but not been forsaken.
When faith falters, courage fails, promises break, and we wonder if it's all over, God's divine grace still reaches. There's hope for every believer who has ever fallen but not been forsaken.
The Choice Is Yours; Joshua 24:1-33
The dependability of a promise is tied to the integrity and the resources of the one who makes the promise. Did he mean it, can he do it? Did God mean it, can He do it? The Bible says all the promises of God are “yea and amen.” And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God’s promises extend to God’s people, including His chosen people. We’ll focus on his promises to the nation Israel, and how those promises can be trusted. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dependability of a promise is tied to the integrity and the resources of the one who makes the promise. Did he mean it, can he do it? Did God mean it, can He do it? The Bible says all the promises of God are “yea and amen.” And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God’s promises extend to God’s people, including His chosen people. We’ll focus on his promises to the nation Israel, and how those promises can be trusted. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After extolling the riches of the gospel, the book of Romans raises a sudden question: What about God's promises to Israel? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expounds on God's great plan to unite Jewish and gentile believers in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-unfailing-promises-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Not One Words Has Failed; Joshua 23:1-16
Date Preached: November 24, 2024Selected ScripturesFor more information, please visit Grace To You Ministries!Our Best Premium Study Bibles:ESV MacArthur Study Bible with Premium Leather: https://amzn.to/477cP10Spurgeon Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3RN6nIhKindle version of NASB MacArthur Bible: https://amzn.to/4aXU6YPHand-picked Must-Read Books for Every Christian:Ashamed of the Gospel: When the Church Becomes Like the World (3rd Edition): https://amzn.to/470VU0eKindle: https://amzn.to/3NurHj0Gospel According to Jesus: https://amzn.to/3RuefwTKindle: https://amzn.to/3NwP8ZbThe Holiness of God: https://amzn.to/3Rpex8eKindle: https://amzn.to/3NqnmO0Saved Without a Doubt: Being Sure of Your Salvation: https://amzn.to/3tmNcLUKindle: https://amzn.to/4738TycHand-picked Must-Read Books for every Pastor/Elder:Called to Lead: 26 Leadership Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul: https://amzn.to/3RLyp6XKindle: https://amzn.to/3tke1QLPastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically: https://amzn.to/41nFNsnKindle: https://amzn.to/41oX3gKPreaching: How to Preach Biblically: https://amzn.to/3tmOIxvKindle: https://amzn.to/3thWo4dExpository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship: https://amzn.to/3RMiNQGKindle: https://amzn.to/3RK34RQOur Best Books on Evanglisem:Hell's Best Kept Secret: https://amzn.to/472oGxrKindle: https://amzn.to/3v2DS06Scientific Facts in the Bible: 100 Reasons to Believe the Bible is Supernatural in Origin: https://amzn.to/481rCLSKindle: https://amzn.to/3GM5GbDThe Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible: https://amzn.to/3uWNN7kKindke Version: https://amzn.to/48ftLnDAngels: What the Bible Really Says About God's Heavenly Host: https://amzn.to/3v9flX8Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/481rhZBDemons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness: https://amzn.to/48kZt29Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/4alWpVrAll the above links are affiliate links, which means we get a small commission if you use any of our links to buy these books. We'd be grateful if you used any of our links to buy these books. Thank you!Copyright Notice:© Copyright 2024 by John MacArthur. Used by permission from Grace to You.Website: gty.orgPhone: 800-55-GRACEThis sermon is being shared in accordance with Grace To You copyright policy, which allows for the reproduction and distribution of audio and video messages digitally. We have followed all copyright policies set by Grace To You Ministries to ensure the lawful sharing of this sermon. For any questions or concerns regarding this episode, please feel free to contact us at expositorysermons@gmail.com.Learn more about Grace to You's copyright policy here: https://www.gty.org/about#copyright
Preached by Matthew Tilley at North Beaver Baptist Church (West Jefferson, NC) on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Part of the Uncomfortable Truths for Comfortable Christians series in Amos.
Preached by Matthew Tilley at North Beaver Baptist Church (West Jefferson, NC) on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Part of the Uncomfortable Truths for Comfortable Christians series in Amos.
An Altar-cation; Joshua 22:1-34
Send us your feedback — we're listeningGalatians 5 : 22 — Prayer for Love, Healing, and God's Unfailing PresenceRecorded live here in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope.Scripture (NIV)“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” — Galatians 5 : 22 (NIV)Show NotesLove is heaven's signature and the first mark of a Spirit-filled life. When Paul wrote “the fruit of the Spirit is love,” he revealed that divine love is not just emotion — it's evidence that the Holy Spirit lives within us. In a world aching with loneliness, bitterness, and division, God's love still breaks chains and restores hearts. This prayer calls believers everywhere to return to the simplicity of loving like Jesus — without condition, without limit, without fear.Recorded live in London, this message reaches across borders to the United States, Africa, Europe, and beyond — a global church crying out for real love in real time. Love that forgives quickly. Love that heals quietly. Love that speaks truth when silence feels safer.Wherever you're listening — on the commute, in the kitchen, or through midnight tears — you are seen, known, and loved by God. Let His unfailing presence fill every space of your heart. Love never fails because God never fails.10 Global Prayer Points (SEO-Optimized Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for unconditional love and healingPrayer to love like Jesus dailyPrayer for forgiveness and emotional healingPrayer for family love and restorationPrayer for self-love through Christ's gracePrayer for unity and love in the ChurchPrayer for love in marriage and relationshipsPrayer to receive God's unfailing presencePrayer for global peace and love among nationsPrayer for the Holy Spirit to teach me loveLife ApplicationLove grows where the Holy Spirit is welcomed. Choose today to love beyond limits.DeclarationI am filled with the Spirit of love; I walk in healing and carry God's unfailing presence into every place I go.Call to ActionShare this Prayer for Love, Healing, and God's Unfailing Presence with someone who needs hope today. Support this listener-funded ministry at RBChristianRadio.net and help spread daily global prayers of faSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Receiving the Inheritance; Joshua Chapters 13 - 21
October 19, 2025 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV) 17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
As the life of flower I. Shortness of life II. Vain glory of man III. Eternal word of God IV. Obedient heart V. Unfailing love
The Battle Is the Lord's; Joshua 9 - 12
A milestone episode from Prophet Annor, his last broadcast in his 60s! As he steps into his 70s, he shares a timeless truth: it is God's strength that sustains us through life's journey. His message draws us back to the Word of God, our source of power to complete the call He has placed on us. Though the world's distractions and the enemy's deceptions may try to pull us away, Prophet reminds us that walking with God is the only way to truly live.As always, be blessed in this one!Scriptures Used: Isaiah 40:30-31 | Ephesians 6:1-11 | Job 1:8 -11 | Psalm 73:2-17 | Genesis 40:14-23-------------------------Subscribe and share this podcast with your family and friends.Have questions? Send us an email via info@icgcholyghosttemple.org and we will be glad to assist you.
SHOW NOTES In Podcast Episode 344, “Who Taught You to Fear God?” Kim discusses the difference a consistent practice of healthy fear of the Lord will make in your daily life. In today's focal passage, we see that King Uzziah was taught by Zechariah to “fear God.” As a result of fearing God, he “sought guidance from the Lord.” Just imagine how our world would be if each Christ-follower consistently practiced a healthy fear of the Lord? Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, with 5 as the focal verse: 5 Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And as long as the king sought guidance from the Lord, God gave him success. WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE: How would consistently practicing a healthy fear of the Lord change you? Additional Resources and Scriptures: 10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. (Proverbs 9:10) 26 Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. 27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death. (Proverbs 14:26-27) 7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7) 8 No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) 6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil. (Proverbs 16:6) EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2025). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group: Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus. This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus. In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives. If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week. Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!” If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 https://988lifeline.org/ Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004. Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay. The HIDDEN Episodes: If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
What's Hidden in Your Tent? Joshua 7: 1-8 - 8:35
Welcome to Day 2710 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2710 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 85:8-13 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2710 Wisdom-Trek: The Divine Harmony of Grace and Truth - Concluding Our Trek Through Psalm 85:8-13 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2710 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today, we reach the powerful conclusion of our conversation in Psalm 85, covering verses 8 through 13 in the New Living Translation. In our last trek, we explored the first half of this poignant communal lament. We heard the people's prayer for revival, anchored in God's past faithfulness: "You have restored the fortunes of Israel," and "You have forgiven the guilt of your people" (Psalm 85:1-3). Yet, their plea was urgent, asking God to "restore us again" and to "show us your unfailing love" (Psalm 85:4, 7). They were caught in the "in-between," that painful gap between the miracle of the return from exile and the full, glorious reality of true national revival. Now, the psalmist shifts from pleading to listening, confident that God will speak peace and provide the perfect vision for their complete restoration. This final section beautifully describes how God's saving presence will transform the land and the people, bringing a divine harmony where love and truth, justice and peace, meet and embrace. This vision of God's saving power is the glorious answer to their cry for restoration. So, let's open our hearts to this prophetic promise, recognizing the divine symmetry that only God can orchestrate. This first section it titled, The Promise of Peace and the Meeting of Virtues (Psalm 85:8-11) I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to foolish ways. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! The psalmist makes a conscious, deliberate choice here to stop pleading and start listening: "I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people." This is a pivotal moment in any lament! After pouring out our anxiety and our fears, the next step is to quiet our souls and incline our ear towards the divine. The psalmist expresses confidence that God will speak "peace" (shalom), which, in the Hebrew worldview, is not just the absence of conflict, but total well-being, harmony, and wholeness. This promise of shalom is conditional: "But let them not return to foolish ways." God's people must actively participate in their own revival. The restoration is offered, but they must choose to walk away from the spiritual "foolish ways" that led to their former suffering. The warning is clear: true peace requires sustained obedience and...
The Fall of Jericho - Joshua 5:13 - 6:27
Love the Lord Your God; Joshua 6:1-9
The Scarlet Cord; Joshua 2:1-24
God's Promise and Joshua's Commission; Joshua 1:1-18
Thus Far Ex 17:8-16; Num 13-14, 27:16-23; Deut 31:7-8
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Grace Fox unpacks powerful stories and teachings from her latest book about the names of God, showing how Yahweh Shalom can calm your chaos and restore your soul. **Here's what you'll discover:**- Why trusting Jesus is the only source of lasting peace—even when you walk away from comfort.- How God's names reveal His desire for close, personal relationship with you. #FaithOverFear #PeaceInJesus- Practical steps for experiencing God's peace, purpose, and presence in daily storms. Website:gracefox.comYouTubehttps://youtu.be/wcw9f8CiDG0"Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more Christ-centered conversations. Visit thecallwithnancysabato.com. Until next time, let's give all glory and honor to King Jesus!
James 5:1–6 warns the rich, but what does it mean for us today? Discover the Bible's truth about wealth, greed, and storing treasures in heaven instead of on earth.. This powerful message challenges us to examine where our treasure truly lies, because where your treasure is, your heart will also be.
James 5:1–6 warns the rich, but what does it mean for us today? Discover the Bible's truth about wealth, greed, and storing treasures in heaven instead of on earth.. This powerful message challenges us to examine where our treasure truly lies, because where your treasure is, your heart will also be.
This morning, we will continue our month-long exploration of the Revised Common Lectionary by studying the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 12, Jesus shares many lessons on faith and practice, and as we worship, we will listen as Jesus instructs the disciples on generosity and sacrificial giving before leaving them with one of the most enduring lessons in scripture, "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Sermon on Luke 12:32-34, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on August 10th, 2025.
Faithfulness. Unfailing consistent practice of loyalty regardless of extenuating circumstances. But there are always circumstances, right? Very legitimate things come up. Unexpected events, new opportunities, situations beyond your control. Does consistent loyalty even exist anymore? Has it ever? While man has a broken faithfulness at best, the good news is we serve a perfectly faithful God! Because of His faithfulness, we have this fruit of the Spirit. And, if we focus on the faithfulness of the Lord, we can foster the growth of this fruit within us; even in a world where faithfulness is hard to find.
Faithfulness. Unfailing consistent practice of loyalty regardless of extenuating circumstances. But there are always circumstances, right? Very legitimate things come up. Unexpected events, new opportunities, situations beyond your control. Does consistent loyalty even exist anymore? Has it ever? While man has a broken faithfulness at best, the good news is we serve a perfectly faithful God! Because of His faithfulness, we have this fruit of the Spirit. And, if we focus on the faithfulness of the Lord, we can foster the growth of this fruit within us; even in a world where faithfulness is hard to find.
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 27/07/25. These 3 attributes offered by God, turn the simplicity of mercy, compassion and forgiveness into a powerhouse of opportunity. God's intentions towards us are certainly not hidden or distorted when we have a good understanding of how God works and what his real nature is. Jesus' death and resurrection have opened the door to more blessing than ever. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/m5kQy8oKAN4
We can rest assured! God's plans work for good as he conforms us to the image of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Live in the Spirit! The Spirit will help us! We have such great assurance in God's plans & purposes! Pray! We have assurance that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit are working through our prayers. Be Conformed to Christ! Embrace God's plans for our past, present & future.
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Our own minds, along with the words of the Accuser, are going to constantly try to bring the past back up, acting as if it is today's headlines. The more we press into the Lord and His love, the less this will occur, and the more we can deal with it in health.Listen to Psalm 85:7-10 …Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! (NLT) For many of us, the past had plenty of foolish ways. So we have to constantly take inventory of our lives to invite the words God speaks, to listen carefully to Him as He speaks truth to us. When we hear Him and do what He asks, then our land—our homes—can be filled with His glory and love, truth, righteousness, and peace will mark our lives.Is there any foolish way from the past that you know needs to be kicked out of your house, so to speak?Is there a new level of listening to God, a new place of obedience, that you need to commit to hear Him as He speaks peace to you?Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, show me your unfailing love and grant me your salvation. I listen carefully to what You say as You speak peace. Help me to not return to foolish ways. My salvation is near, so my home will be filled with Your glory, Your unfailing love, truth, righteousness and peace. As above, so below.”
Welcome to Day 2642 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2642 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 69:16-21 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2642 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2642 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, today we continue our deep dive into the raw, emotional depths of Psalm 69 in the New Living Translation. In our previous treks, we've joined the psalmist in his desperate cry for help, feeling overwhelmed by literal and metaphorical floods. We've seen his anguish over unjust accusations and the profound pain of being mocked for his sincere devotion to God, even by his own family and the lowest members of society. Now, as we delve into verses 16 through 21, the psalmist intensifies his plea for divine compassion and vividly describes the cruel abandonment and bitter rejection he experiences in his suffering. This section is particularly poignant, capturing the essence of feeling utterly alone in a sea of hostility, desperately longing for God's presence and comfort. While steeped in the ancient Israelite experience of shame and ostracization, these verses also carry a prophetic weight, foreshadowing the ultimate suffering and rejection of the Messiah. For our purposes today, we'll focus on the psalmist's immediate human anguish and his appeal to God's merciful character. So, let's open our hearts to these words of desperate appeal. (Reads Psalm 69:16-18 NLT) Answer me, Lord, for your unfailing love is good. In your great compassion, turn to me. Don't turn away from me, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. Come and rescue me! Save me from all my enemies. Guthrie Chamberlain: The psalmist's plea begins with an urgent, direct appeal to God's character: “Answer me, Lord, for your unfailing love is good. In your great compassion, turn to me.” Having laid bare the depth of his suffering and the injustice he faces, he doesn't appeal to his own merit, but solely to God's inherent goodness and mercy. “Unfailing love” (hesed) is that steadfast, covenant-keeping love, loyal and true, even when circumstances seem to contradict it. “Great compassion” speaks to God's deep empathy and pity for those in distress. The psalmist is essentially saying, “God, because of who You are – because of Your good, unfailing love and Your great compassion – You must respond to me.” This appeal to God's nature is a powerful lesson in prayer for us. When we feel overwhelmed, instead of focusing solely on the problem, we can anchor our prayers in the unchanging character of God – His love, His mercy, His power, His faithfulness. The urgency of his situation is palpable: “Don't turn away from me, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly, for I am in trouble.” To have God “turn away” would be the ultimate abandonment, a sign of divine displeasure or indifference. The psalmist desperately fears this. His distress is acute, his trouble immediate. He isn't asking for a leisurely response; he needs God to act now. This urgency highlights the direness of his situation, where every...
What do I do when my faith experience feels... disappointing?In this candid episode of After IV, we welcome InterVarsity alumna Erica Spanjers to talk about the highs and lows of post-college faith. Jon and Erica explore what it means to follow Jesus when church communities let us down, when spiritual growth feels slow, and when God's presence seems quiet. With themes of church hurt, spiritual disappointment, and resilient hope, this episode offers real encouragement for alumni navigating transitions, faith deconstruction, and building (or rebuilding) trust in God after graduation.RELATED EPISODESE169: Overcoming Doubt: When Feelings and Faith Don't Match (YouTube, Spotify, Apple)E166: Where Does God Want Me to Go?: Developing Tools for Discernment (YouTube, Spotify, Apple)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 8:19, David Platt praises God for His faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness.Explore more content from Radical.
Adam and Eve didn't know every detail about the promised One who would triumph over the tragedy of sin. But they knew God would fulfill His Word. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers God's faithfulness and His people's faith. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/gods-unfailing-promise/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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