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The Shepherd's Love and Care Ministry, Iloilo City (2026)

30/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt… But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…" Matthew 6:19-20 (KJV)

A 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 of 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 is not only about possessing 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 — it is about 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 CHRIST through that 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧. When GOD transforms our 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨, it naturally flows into how we treat others, how we respond to trials, and how we carry ourselves daily.

Heavenly 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 are built not by accumulation, but by 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. The more we become like CHRIST, the 𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 our lives truly are. This kind of wealth becomes visible in relationships.

A man rich in 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧 is 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 when tested, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 when provoked, and 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 even when he has little. He 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 because he has been forgiven, and he 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 because he has experienced the 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 of GOD. These qualities cannot be 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 — they are cultivated through a 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 and 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 relationship with the LORD. And when people encounter such a life, they 𝙨𝙚𝙚 something different, something 𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡.

The challenge for us today is this: 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 are we 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 our lives? Are we 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 our energy into things that will 𝙛𝙖𝙙𝙚, or into things that will 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧? Every 𝗮𝗰𝘁 of 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, every word of 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵, every step of 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 is a deposit into eternal 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. GOD is not measuring our 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 by worldly standards, but by our 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 to Him.

In the end, the 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 is the one that points others to JESUS. When our 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 reflects CHRIST, our lives become 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 testimonies of His 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲. And that is the kind of 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 that no circumstance can take away.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Father, thank You for calling us to a life of eternal purpose. Help us to reflect CHRIST in our character, in our words, and in our actions. Teach us to invest in what truly matters and to live in a way that honors You. May our lives shine as a testimony of Your grace and truth. In JESUS' Name, Amen. A pleasant Friday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥..
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭..
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 41
01𝘔𝘈𝘠2026

29/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 is not built overnight — it is formed through daily surrender to GOD. Every decision we make, whether small or significant, contributes to the kind of person we are becoming.

While the world pushes us to chase quick success and visible gain, GOD 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 us into a slower, deeper work — the shaping of our hearts. A 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚, earned through integrity and faithfulness, is more 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 than any treasure this world can offer.

There will be moments when choosing 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧 will cost us — opportunities may be lost, recognition may be delayed, and we may even be misunderstood. Yet, these are the very moments where 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 are revealed.

When we stand 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢 in 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 despite pressure, we are 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 in something eternal. GOD 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙨 every unseen act of 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, every quiet 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, and every 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥. Nothing done for Him is ever wasted.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 also becomes our 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆. Money may be spent and possessions left behind, but a 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 marked by 𝗴𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 leaves a lasting imprint on others. Our 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣, our 𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝, and those around us will remember not what we 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙙, but how we 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 — how we 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱, and 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 GOD through every season. This is the 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 of 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 that multiplies beyond our lifetime.

So let us continue to 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 in the path of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, even when it is difficult. May we 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 a good name before 𝖦𝖮𝖣 more than the applause of men. For in the end, the 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 are not what we hold in our hands, but what 𝖦𝖮𝖣 has formed in our 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
LORD, continue Your work in us. Shape our character day by day, even through trials and challenges. Help us to choose what is right over what is easy, and what is eternal over what is temporary. May our lives reflect a good name that brings honor to You. Strengthen us to walk faithfully, knowing that true riches are found in You alone. In JESUS' Name, Amen. A pleasant Thursday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥..
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 41
30𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

28/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦

"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool." Proverbs 19:1 (KJV)

In a 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 that often measures success by money, possessions, and status, it's easy to believe that riches define a person's worth. But GOD sees differently. A man's true riches are not found in his wallet, but in his 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿.

𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 can be gained and lost, but character — formed through 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 — carries eternal value. The LORD is not impressed by how much we have, but by who we are becoming in Him.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 is revealed in the quiet moments of life — when no one is watching, when choices are difficult, and when 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 is tested. It is seen in 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 when lying is easier, in 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 when bitterness feels justified, and in 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 when giving up seems convenient. These are the treasures that heaven recognizes.

A person may be materially poor, yet 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 because of a life that reflects CHRIST. The 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 of JESUS reminds us that true richness is rooted in 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. Though He had no earthly wealth, His life overflowed with 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵, and 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.

When we follow His 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, we begin to store treasures not on earth, but in heaven. Our 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 becomes a 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 that points others to GOD — not for our glory, but for His.

So today, let us examine our 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀. Are we investing more in temporary 𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 or eternal 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵? May we pursue a life of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and 𝗴𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, knowing that these are the 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 that never fade.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that true wealth is found in a life that honors You. Teach us to value character over possessions, integrity over influence, and faithfulness over fame. Shape our hearts to reflect CHRIST in all that we do. May our lives be rich in grace, truth, and love, so that others may see You in us. In JESUS' Name, Amen. A pleasant Wednesday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 40
29𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

27/04/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

"Ye are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:14,16 (KJV)

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 JESUS is not only about personal transformation — it is also about purposeful 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. In a world where people chase followers to gain attention, JESUS 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 His followers to 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 His 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. When you truly follow 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧, your life begins to reflect Him in such a way that others are drawn not to you, but to 𝗚𝗢𝗗. Your words, actions, and even your quiet 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 become a testimony of His 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 at work within you.

Influence in 𝗚𝗢𝗗'𝘀 kingdom is different from influence in the world. It is not measured by numbers, popularity, or recognition, but by 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 and impact. A life surrendered to 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 may not always be loud or seen, but it carries eternal value. Whether in your family, your workplace, your church, or your community, 𝗚𝗢𝗗 uses your 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to touch lives in ways you may never fully realize.

This is why prioritizing 𝗚𝗢𝗗'𝘀 presence remains essential. You cannot shine His 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 if you are not walking closely with Him. Just as a lamp needs a source of power, your life needs constant connection with 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧. When you abide in Him, His 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 flows through you, His 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 guides you, and His 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 empowers you. From that place of intimacy, your influence becomes authentic and life-giving.

So continue to follow 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗦 — not just for your own growth, but for His glory. Let your life point others to Him. In a generation that is constantly asking, “𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬?” may your life gently answer, “𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏.” For when we 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 in His 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, we lead others not to ourselves, but to the 𝙊𝙣𝙚 who changes everything.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
LORD, thank You for calling us not only to follow You, but to reflect You. Help us to be a light in this world, shining Your love and truth wherever we go. Guard our hearts from seeking recognition, and teach us to live faithfully for Your glory. Keep us close to You, that our lives may be a true reflection of Your presence. Use us to lead others toward You, as we continue to follow You each day. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Tuesday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥..
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭..
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9,
𝗗𝗮𝘆 39
28𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

26/04/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧, 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦

"Then said JESUS unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 (KJV)

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 JESUS is an invitation filled with 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, but it is also a 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 to 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿. In a culture that promotes self-expression and self-promotion, JESUS speaks of 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹. This does not mean losing our 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 — it means laying down the version of 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 centered on self so we can receive the 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 centered on CHRIST.

To 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 Him is to say, "𝙇𝙊𝙍𝘿, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚." It is choosing 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 even when it is uncomfortable, trusting that His 𝘄𝗮𝘆 leads to true life. There are things we must "𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄" if we are serious about 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 JESUS — habits that pull us away, voices that confuse us, and desires that compete with GOD's will.

Sometimes, the hardest part is not starting the journey, but letting go of what we have grown used to. Yet every 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 is not a loss, but a gain. What we release into GOD's hands, He transforms into something 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, something eternal.

Taking up the 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 is not about carrying burdens alone; it is about identifying with CHRIST daily. It means choosing 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 over bitterness, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 over pride, and 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 over fear. The 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 reminds us that following JESUS involves 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, but it also assures us of 𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. For beyond the 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 is resurrection — beyond 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 is new life, and beyond 𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 is joy that cannot be taken away.

So as we 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 this journey, remember: following JESUS is not about perfection, but direction. It is a daily 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 to keep saying "𝙮𝙚𝙨" to Him. We may stumble, we may struggle, but His 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 will sustain us. My friends, the 𝗢𝗻𝗲 who calls us is 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹, and He will 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 us step by step into a life that is truly worth 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥:
LORD JESUS, thank You for inviting us to follow You. Teach us what it means to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Give us courage to let go of the things that hinder our walk with You. Strengthen us to choose Your will over our own desires. When the path is difficult, remind us of Your sacrifice and Your victory. Help us to follow You not just in words, but in our daily life. In JESUS' name, Amen. A blessed Sunday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 37
26𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

24/04/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗢𝗗'𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ⁶In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 in GOD's will requires a 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 that continually 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 Him, even when life feels uncertain. There are moments when things don't make sense — when doors close, when plans change, or when the journey becomes difficult. Yet these are often the very moments where GOD is directing our 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 the most. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Him means 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 that His 𝘄𝗮𝘆 is always better than our own, even when we cannot yet 𝙨𝙚𝙚 the outcome.

Sometimes we 𝙩𝙧𝙮 to figure everything out before taking a step, but GOD calls us to 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 by 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵. He doesn't require full understanding — He asks for full trust. When we acknowledge Him in every area of our life, He begins to align our steps with His purpose. Even the detours and delays are part of His divine plan, shaping and positioning us exactly where we need to be.

My friends, as we continue to walk with GOD, we will begin to notice His guidance more clearly. His Word will speak to us, His peace will guard our hearts, and His Spirit will gently lead us in the right direction. The more we depend on Him, the more confident we become — not in ourselves, but in His ability to lead us perfectly.

So keep trusting, keep surrendering, and keep moving forward in faith. GOD is not only concerned about our destination — He is deeply involved in every step of our journey. As we walk in obedience, we will experience the beauty of His perfect will unfolding in our life.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥:
LORD, we choose to trust You with all our hearts. Forgive us for the times we lean on our own understanding instead of Yours. Teach us to acknowledge You in every decision and every step we take. Lead us in Your perfect will and give us peace even when we don't understand the path. Help us to walk by faith and not by sight, knowing that You are guiding us every moment. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Saturday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 36
25𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

23/04/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

"Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (KJV)

GOD's 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 in our 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 is not based on our qualifications but on His 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. Many times, we 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 on what we don't have — lack of resources, lack of confidence, or even lack of opportunity. Yet GOD never 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 someone without also 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 what is needed. If He placed a 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 in our hearts to 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 Him, it is because He already has a 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 prepared for us. Our part is to say "𝘆𝗲𝘀," even when we 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 unready.

The enemy will continue to highlight our weaknesses to make us step back. He will remind us of our past mistakes, our fears, and our present struggles. But GOD 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙨 beyond all of that. He 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙨 who we can become through His 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚. When we 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 on Him, our weaknesses become a 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 for His strength to be 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙙. What we think disqualifies us may actually be the very 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 GOD will use.

Stepping out in 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 requires courage, but it also requires 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. We may not 𝘀𝗲𝗲 the full picture, and that's okay. GOD doesn't 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 everything at once because He wants us to 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 closely with Him each 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 of the way. As we 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘆 Him in the small things, He entrusts us with 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 things. Every step of 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 draws us 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 to the fulfillment of His 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 in our life.

So do not allow 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧 or 𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙩 to hold us back. Let's embrace the 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 GOD has placed in our hearts. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 in His 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 more than our feelings. The GOD who 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 us is the same GOD who will 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 us, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽, and bring His 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 to completion in our life.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Faithful GOD, thank You for calling us despite our limitations. Help us to trust in Your strength rather than our own. When fear and doubt try to hold us back, remind us of Your promises. Give us courage to step out in faith and follow where You lead. Use our lives as a testimony of Your grace and power. We surrender our calling to You, knowing that You will accomplish Your will in us. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Friday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 35
24𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

22/04/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗

"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 is not a one-time decision, it is a 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 to lay everything before GOD. Sometimes we say we 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 Him, yet we still try to control the outcome. True 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 means letting go of our own plans and allowing GOD to 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱, even when the path is unclear. When our 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 are fully yielded, we begin to experience a deeper 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 — not because everything is easy, but because we know GOD is in 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹.

There are moments when the 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 feels long and the answers seem delayed. In those seasons, the enemy may 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 that GOD has forgotten us or that our 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 to 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 Him will never be fulfilled. But GOD is never late. He is 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 us, 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 our character, and 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 circumstances according to His perfect 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡. What we 𝙨𝙚𝙚 as 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙮 is often GOD's 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

As we continue to 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Him, GOD will start to 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 in 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 we cannot explain. He opens 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 no one can 𝙨𝙝𝙪𝙩 and makes a path where there was none before. What seemed impossible begins to 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙙 step by step. Our 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 is not to force things to happen, but to remain 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡, 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. GOD honors a surrendered 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 with His 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 and His 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

So, let's keep 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 our 𝘄𝗮𝘆 to the LORD. Hold on to His 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 even when we don't yet 𝙨𝙚𝙚 the results. The same GOD who placed that 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 in our hearts are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡 to 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡 it in His 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 by 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, not by 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, and 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 that He is 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 all things together for our 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 and for His 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
LORD GOD, we choose to 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 our plans and our ways to You once again. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 us to 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 You fully, even in seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Strengthen our 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 when doubts arise, and remind us that Your 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 is always perfect. Help us to remain 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 and 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 as we 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 for Your 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 to unfold. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 us, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 us, and 𝘂𝘀𝗲 our lives according to Your 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Thursday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 34
23𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

21/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗦

"For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

GOD is not primarily concerned with what others 𝙨𝙚𝙚 on the outside — our limitations, our background, or even our present struggles. What He looks at is the 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 of the 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁. A 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 that longs to 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 Him, even in weakness, is precious in His sight.

Many times, we disqualify ourselves because of what we lack, but GOD 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 those whose 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 are surrendered to Him. Our 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 matters more to GOD than our 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.

There will always be 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 that try to discourage us. The enemy often plants 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 of doubt — reminding us of our situation, our past, or our insufficiency. He will try to convince us that we are not fit to serve, that others are better, or that our circumstances make it impossible. But these are 𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 meant to stop us from stepping into GOD's 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚. Remember, what seems impossible to man is always 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 with GOD.

When we fully 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 everything to the LORD — our fears, our doubts, our limitations — we are 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 our 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 into the hands of the 𝗢𝗻𝗲 who makes a way. GOD does not ask us to figure everything out; He asks us to 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Him. When our 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 are yielded to Him, He begins to 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, create 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, and move in ways we never expected. His will is not dependent on our strength, but on His 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.

My friends, let's keep our 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 with GOD. Let our 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 be to 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 Him and 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 Him, no matter our situation. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 that He 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀, He 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀, and He is 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 behind the scenes. In His perfect 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, He will accomplish His 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 in our 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 — not because of who we are, but because of 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗛𝗲 𝗶𝘀.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Heavenly Father, thank You for 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 beyond our weaknesses and looking into our hearts. 𝙇𝙊𝙍𝘿, we 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 everything to You — our fears, our doubts, and our limitations. Help us to 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 that You are able to make a way where there seems to be none. Strengthen our 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 to 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 You and align our hearts with Your will. 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 every 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 that brings discouragement, and remind us that with You, nothing is impossible. Use our lives for Your glory, O GOD. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Wednesday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 33
22𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

20/04/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 — Living Out True Faith

"Behold, now I know that there is no GOD in all the earth, but in Israel…" 2 Kings 5:15 (KJV)

After his 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, Naaman returned to Elisha not just as a healed man, but as a 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 man. His confession of 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 shows that the greatest 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚 was not the cleansing of his skin, but the transformation of his 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩.

When GOD truly works in us, it goes beyond outward blessings — it leads to 𝙞𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 and a personal acknowledgment of who He is. True 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 with GOD always result in 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿.

Naaman then offered gifts to Elisha, but the prophet refused them. This moment teaches us that GOD's 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 cannot be bought or earned. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 are not transactions; they are 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀.

Nowadays, where everything seems to have a price, GOD reminds us that His 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 flow 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘆 out of His 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. We respond not by paying Him back, but by 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 a life of 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 and 𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 received should become 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱.

Finally, Naaman asked for 𝙨𝙤𝙞𝙡 from Israel so he could 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 the LORD in his own land, showing his desire to remain 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 even outside familiar spiritual surroundings. This reflects a believer's 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 to carry their 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 into everyday life.

My friends, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 is not confined to a place — it is a 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲. Like Naaman, we are invited to 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 out our 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 wherever GOD has placed us, standing 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 in 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 even in environments that do not honor Him.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥:
LORD, thank You for not only meeting our needs but transforming our hearts. Help us to live in the reality of Your grace, knowing it is a gift we can never earn. Teach us to carry our faith into every area of our lives and to remain faithful wherever we go. Make our lives LORD to be a testimony of Your saving power and unfailing love. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Tuesday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥.
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 32
21𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

19/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

"And he went down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of GOD: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean." 2 Kings 5:14 (KJV)

The 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 of Naaman and Elisha begins with a powerful man who had everything — honor, victory, and authority — yet he was afflicted with leprosy. This reminds us that no matter how successful or respected a person may be, there are deep needs that only GOD can 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹.

Naaman's condition symbolizes the hidden brokenness in all of us, something no amount of status or strength can fix. It is often through these weaknesses that GOD draws us closer to Him.

When Naaman came seeking healing, he expected something grand and dramatic. Instead, Elisha sent a simple message: wash in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman was offended because the instruction did not match his expectations.

How often do we resist GOD's 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 because they seem too simple or beneath us? GOD's instructions may not always align with our pride or preferences, but His 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 are always 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁. The challenge is not in understanding His command, but in humbly 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 it.

It was only when Naaman set aside his pride and followed the instruction that his healing came. His servants wisely encouraged him to 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘆, and when he did, his life was transformed. This teaches us that 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 is the gateway to GOD's 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚.

Sometimes, the breakthrough we are waiting for is just on the other side of simple 𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. GOD is not looking for impressive acts, He is looking for a surrendered heart willing to trust Him fully.

In the end, Naaman not only received physical healing but also experienced 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜. He declared that there is no GOD in all the earth except the GOD of Israel. What began as a search for 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 became a journey of 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝. In the same way, when we encounter GOD in our need, He does more than fix our problems — He transforms our 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 and leads us into a deeper 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙥 with Him.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that Your ways are higher than ours. Forgive us when pride keeps us from obeying You. Teach us to walk in humility and trust, even when Your instructions seem simple or unfamiliar. Cleanse us not only outwardly, but deep within our hearts. May every need in our lives draw us closer to You, and may our testimony bring glory to Your name. In JESUS' name, Amen. A pleasant Monday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥..
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭..
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church, VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 31
20𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

18/04/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧

"But the man of GOD cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim." 2 Kings 6:6 (KJV)

There are moments in 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 when something valuable slips from our hands — 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙟𝙤𝙮, or even our 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 of 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚. In the story of Elisha, a borrowed axe head fell into the river, leaving a young prophet distressed because it was not even his own.

This simple incident reveals a deep truth: GOD 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 even about the small, personal losses we experience. What may seem insignificant to others matters to Him, and He 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 us to bring our concerns to Him without hesitation.

The response of Elisha reminds us that GOD is not limited by natural laws. Iron does not float — but when GOD 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨, the impossible becomes possible. The act of throwing a stick into the water may seem unusual, yet it was through that simple act of obedience that GOD performed a miracle.

This teaches us that GOD often 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 through ordinary means to accomplish extraordinary things. Our role is not to question His methods, but to 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 His power and 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 His leading.

Another lesson we see is GOD's 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 for restoration. The lost axe was recovered, not replaced. This reflects how GOD 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 what is lost in our lives — He is not only 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 to give new things, but also to 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙢 what seemed gone forever.

Whether it is broken relationships, lost passion in ministry, or spiritual dryness, GOD is 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 to bring back what has sunk deep beneath the surface of our struggles. Nothing is too far gone for His reach.

Sometimes, when we lose sight in life, we rely on our own strength; but when we recognize our dependence, we position ourselves for divine intervention. GOD 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 a humble 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 that 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 Him in times of need.

𝙋𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍:
Heavenly Father, thank You that You care about every detail of our lives, even the things we think are too small to bring before You. Teach us to trust in Your power when situations seem impossible. Restore what has been lost in our lives, and renew our faith to depend fully on You. Help us to walk in obedience, even when we do not understand Your ways. We believe that nothing is beyond Your reach. In JESUS' name, Amen. A blessed Sunday.

𝘉𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘥..
𝘉𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭..
𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
𝘎𝘖𝘋 𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜.

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗙 Community Church,
VOLUME 9, 𝗗𝗮𝘆 30
19𝘈𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘓2026

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