Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

06/03/2026

June 3, 2026

Overcoming Inadequacy

We all feel inadequate at times, but triumph is possible when we focus on Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:14-17

At some point, we all face feelings of inadequacy. In today’s passage, Paul asks a question that expresses this common struggle: “Who is adequate for these things?” (v. 16). Even this great apostle understood what it means to feel insufficient.

Have you ever sensed God calling you to serve Him in a way that pushed you outside your comfort zone? Perhaps you hesitated because you didn’t feel qualified. If so, you may have missed an opportunity to see the Lord work powerfully through your weakness.

Feeling inadequate isn’t sin—it’s being honest about our limitations. However, using inadequacy as an excuse to avoid obedience is another matter.

When the Lord challenges you beyond your abilities, you face a choice: Will you focus on Christ and move forward in faith, or focus on yourself and withdraw in defeat?

God would never ask you to do something without empowering you to accomplish it. He doesn’t require perfection—just obedience. Each step of faithfulness is a victory, and you’ll discover what the psalmist knew: “Come and see the works of God, who is awesome in His deeds” (Ps. 66:5).

06/02/2026

Fill our hearts until all they see is You, Father God 🙏🏽🙌🏽

06/02/2026

June 2, 2026

Our Keeper

The Lord guards our heart and mind continuously—even while we sleep.

Psalm 121:3-8

Yesterday we learned that God is our protector. Today’s verses from Psalm 121 explain how He is also our keeper, who preserves us at all times and in all places.

“He who keeps you will not slumber” (v. 3). The One who is our caretaker needs no sleep; He is always alert and attentive to our cries, even when our feelings seem to tell us otherwise. If you ever feel you’ve been forgotten, remember that feelings are changeable but God is perfectly consistent.

“The Lord is your keeper ... He will keep your soul” (vv. 5, 7). Besides preserving us physically and spiritually, He restrains us from wrong thoughts, harmful words, and inappropriate actions. His Holy Spirit gives warnings to keep us from evil, and He also provides guidance so we’ll grow in godliness.

“The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever” (v. 8). God is sovereign. He is with us always—protecting, directing, and teaching us. He accompanies and leads even in the small tasks that seem insignificant.

God is always with us (Matt. 28:20). We can never step beyond the precious love and care of our heavenly Father—the One who cares for us better than anyone else ever could.

06/01/2026

June 1, 2026

Our Protector

No matter what dangers lie ahead, our strong and faithful God will guide us to safety.

Psalm 121:1-3

Psalm 121 describes the safety that is found in the Lord. Today and tomorrow, we’ll look at several verses to better understand how we are truly secure in God.

“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord” (vv. 1-2). When this psalm was written, robbers hid in the mountains, waiting for travelers to become their unsuspecting victims. Not only that, but wild animals also posed a threat.

Our lives can be like mountainous territory. Do you wonder what dangers lurk in the future? Thankfully, the Lord is our helper; He is able to protect us, regardless of what lies ahead. He knows everything and has all the power necessary to rescue us.

“He will not allow your foot to slip” (v. 3). God has provided everything we need in order to avoid sin. The Holy Spirit directs and empowers us, and the Word lights our path. Yet at times, we choose to sin. Even then, He upholds us, enabling us to walk in His way.

These opening verses focus on the Lord’s ability to protect us. Whether trouble originates with others, external circumstances, or our own sin, we can find ourselves in danger and at risk. Thankfully, we have a loving Father who leads us to safety.

05/31/2026

Today's message from Acts 2:14-36, "The Influence of the Holy Spirit," reminded us that the Holy Spirit gives us confidence, insight, proof, and influence. May we seek to be filled with God's Spirit daily and allow Him to lead every area of our lives.

"Be drunk in God's Spirit daily!" 💙🙏🏽

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05/31/2026

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Our refuge and strength. Our hiding place. Our strong tower.

God is! 💪🏽🙌🏽

05/30/2026

May 30, 2026

How to Love Others

When we rely on the Holy Spirit, we can love even the unlovable.

Matthew 22:35-40

Jesus told the disciples, “In everything ... treat people the same way you want them to treat you” (Matt. 7:12). This is commonly called the Golden Rule, and most of us would probably agree that, in theory, it’s a good foundation for a healthy relationship. In practice, though, the principle is tough to live up to consistently.

It’s easy to love when others treat us well. But how do we respond when their behavior is hurtful or unpleasant? The truth is, Jesus meant for us to love others all the time, not just when they’re lovable. Regardless of their attitude toward us, we are to think about the relationship qualities we value—like loyalty, trust, encouragement, forgiveness, acceptance, and protection—and let these flow from us toward the other person.

When we care for others in the way the Lord prescribes, relationships thrive and deepen. Loving as Jesus commanded is impossible on our own, but the good news is, we don’t have to do it alone. The Holy Spirit lives in us and empowers us to love in ways we never could by ourselves.

Consider how you hope others will treat you—with kindness, patience, and grace. Ask God to show you one relationship where He wants to work through you today, and trust Him to provide what you need to love as Jesus loves.

05/29/2026

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.