Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Flint

06/10/2026

One of the greatest sources of fear for many believers is the thought that they might somehow be stronger at failing than Jesus is at saving. They would never say it that way. But deep down, many live as though their mistakes have more power than God's grace.
So every time they struggle, they wonder:
"Have I disappointed God too much?"
"Have I drifted too far?"
"Is He growing tired of me?"

But the Gospel gives a completely different answer.
Think about Jesus sleeping in the boat during the storm.
The disciples were terrified.
The waves were crashing.
The wind was raging.
Everything around them felt unstable.
Yet Jesus was asleep.
Why?
Because He was never worried about the outcome.
The storm was real.
But it was never bigger than the One in the boat.

The same is true spiritually.
Many believers spend their lives staring at the storms within themselves.
Their fears.
Their weaknesses.
Their failures.
And the more they focus on those things, the more anxious they become.

But Jesus keeps redirecting their eyes back to Him.
Because peace is not found in the absence of weakness.
Peace is found in the presence of Christ.
The disciples were not safe because they were experienced fishermen.
They were safe because Jesus was with them.
You are not secure because you never struggle.

You are secure because Jesus remains faithful.
That is what makes the Gospel such good news.
Your salvation is not resting on your ability to never fail.
It is resting on Christ's ability to never fail. And He cannot fail.

The cross settled that.
The empty tomb proved it.
And maybe this is what someone needs to hear today:

Stop treating your weakness as though it is more powerful than God's grace.

Stop treating your failures as though they are greater than the blood of Jesus.

Stop measuring God's faithfulness by your performance.
Look at the cross.
Look at the Savior who knew every struggle you would ever face and still chose to die for you.

The One who called you knew your weaknesses before you ever discovered them yourself.
And He loved you anyway.
Because God's commitment to you was never based on your perfection.
It was based on His love.

So when fear starts whispering that you are not secure...remember this:
The storm may be loud.
But the Savior is greater.
And the One who began a good work in you is not walking away halfway through.

He finishes what He starts.
And His grace is stronger than your fear

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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Flint MI.

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05/14/2026

DAILY INSPIRATION
Worry Not

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

We all worry, and it can be so difficult to help ourselves find peace at times. Despite our efforts to trust in God’s provision, many of us still feel anxious about various things. Whether it’s major concerns like medical diagnoses, career changes, or the loss of loved ones, or everyday worries such as being late, things breaking or spilling, or finding time to study God’s Word, there are countless reasons to feel overwhelmed. But worrying is contrary to faith.

God gently reminds us in this verse not to carry those burdens alone, because He understands everything we face. His Son, Jesus, experienced many of the same struggles and emotions we do, and He offers us comfort and reassurance. Bring all your worries to our Loving Father and trust that He will guide and support you. You might be surprised by the peace that comes from surrendering your concerns to Him. Worrying changes nothing—prayer and faith have the power to transform us.

Dear Lord, I know You don’t want me to worry, but sometimes I struggle to let go, especially with the busy and stressful days ahead this summer. Please remind me of Your love and the peace You desire for me. Help me to trust You completely, especially with the worries weighing on my heart right now. Grant me comfort and strength and fill me with Your peace. Amen.

05/14/2026

14 May 2026

Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still with You. — Psalms 139:16-18 (NKJV)

There is a real danger in accepting the identity which the world thrusts upon us. This is because the world identifies you based on your past behavior. And it's how other people tend to think of you too.

But that’s exactly backwards from how identity is determined in the Kingdom of God. In the Kingdom, your identity gets changed by God the moment you believed in Jesus. Everything you say and do flows out of your understanding of that new identity in Christ.

Therefore, you do well to look to God and see your identity in the person He created you to be. You see, God was thinking about you before you were even born. Then He wrote down what He intended your life to be like in a book in heaven.

Invest some intimate time with God. Find out what He wrote in that book and start living the life God intended you to live!

NewCREEations Ministries
PO Box 167
Washington, KY 41096

A nonprofit ministry led by Chris & Lisa Cree guiding believers into their full inheritance in the Kingdom of God.

05/14/2026

In God’s Image
By Kent Van Til — Thursday, May 14, 2026

Scripture Reading — Genesis 1:26-28

God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27

What do you think of yourself?

One person might say, “I’m a guy who made millions selling cars.” Or “I was the first woman in my family to go to college.” Or “I’m just a hard worker who wants to take care of my family.” We all have a variety of abilities and callings.

Ultimately, though, it is essential for us to recognize that we are made in God’s image. This means that in many ways we can act, think, and create, as God does. We can also have a relationship of friendship with God our Creator himself.

I have a friend who did development work in some of the poorest villages in Central America. The people there needed help with many things: agriculture, literacy, health, marriage, parenting, and so on. But this wise friend, Moises, did not go into a village and try to fix everyone’s problems.

Instead, he started a Bible study. And he began with this passage in Genesis. He shared with his listeners that they were all created in God’s image. He helped them to see that they could think and act creatively and have a life-changing relationship with God. And when people accepted this truth about themselves, they could begin to believe and see that they could bring changes into their lives and communities. They couldn’t change anything on their own, but they learned that in the power of God they could do all kinds of things!

Lord God, help us to see that we are created in your image to carry out your work in this world. Help us to remember and to share this truth with others. Amen.

Today is a daily devotional that helps God's people refresh, refocus and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.

05/13/2026

Forgive More Freely

Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1

Being completely forgiven of sin is one of the most freeing moments of a believer’s life. Our sins can separate us from God and burden us down with regret, guilt, and shame. When we experience God’s forgiveness, we can also forgive others of their transgressions against us. Forgiveness is a choice we make out of thankfulness and obedience to the Lord.

Sometimes it can be difficult to let go and forgive, especially if the other person or people remain unrepentant for their sins against us. It’s in these times that we can talk to the Lord and work our forgiveness through Him rather than through the unrepentant. As we do this, we can experience His freedom from harboring bitterness against them. The Holy Spirit does a great internal work in our hearts, and we are set free to accomplish the purposes He has placed on our hearts.

Forgiving more freely doesn’t mean our transgressors get off the hook for the pain they caused. The consequences of their actions may still remain in spite of our forgiveness. By forgiving others, we actually let ourselves off the hook of seeking revenge and instead let God take care of our enemies. How can we forgive more freely?

We forgive more freely when we make the choice to forgive out of obedience (Luke 6:37).

We forgive more freely when we ask the Lord to heal our hearts from the wounds of the wicked (Psalm 147:3).

We forgive more freely when we remember we’ve been forgiven of our sins (Colossians 3:13).

We forgive more freely when we accept that God will be our Avenger (Romans 12:19).

We forgive more freely when we let go of an unforgiving attitude (Hebrews 12:1).

Prayer
Dear Lord, I want to forgive more freely. I pray for Your help to release my need for vengeance and trust You to right all the wrongs. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In His Service,
Crystal Duncan, a Daughter of the Creator, a writer, speaker, teacher, and mother of 5.