Mount Nebo Baptist Church

05/31/2026

Pastor John A. Wicks, Jr.
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
Jackson, MS
http://www.mountnebochurch.org

Church Copyright License: 20672512
CCLI Streaming License: 20672529
CCS PERFORMmusic License: PML12556

05/29/2026

@ Noonday

“The Tower of Power”

Good afternoon. Friday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from II Samuel 22:51, “He is the tower of salvation for His king: and sheweth mercy to His anointed, unto David, and to His seed for evermore.”

Beloved, as David sings this song of praise, in today’s verse, he describes God as a tower of salvation. Towers were used in those days as a lookout for enemies approaching the city. Indeed, when we can’t see what’s coming, God can, and when we can’t tackle what’s coming, God will!

David goes on to say that God shows mercy toward His anointed, also toward David and to David’s descendants, in which Jesus was most significant. To anoint means in a spiritual sense to be chosen or set apart for God’s special work, and in a literal or secular sense, it means to rub in.

God has certainly chosen all believers to serve Him, and He constantly rubs His mercy and favor in and all over us. In other words, He continually looks beyond our faults and supplies our need. Likewise, we must continue to look beyond our worries and fears and see His mighty tower: “The Tower of Power”!

He has all the power, we need all the faith!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

05/28/2026

@ Noonday

“Make or Break”

Good afternoon. Thursday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from two verses in II Samuel 19:10:

9 And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, the king (David) saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land (because of) Absalom.

10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

Beloved, David gave his all to the nation of Israel. He valiantly beat back all their foes, but when he needed Israel, he didn’t get the support he needed from them.

When David’s own son, Absalom, revolted against him and briefly usurped his throne, much of Israel got behind Absalom. However, after Absalom died, the masses soon began voicing their support for David again.

My brothers and sisters, when we’re on top of the world, most are in our corner, but when the world is on top of us, allies become few and far between. The good news is when times get hard, we still have a friend, and His name is Jesus!

The Lord was with David through thick and thin, and He’s with us just the same. Please know that “Trials without God will BREAK you, but trials with God will MAKE you!” It’s a “Make or Break” situation!

He’s making us and shaping us!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

05/27/2026

@ Noonday

“Praise the Lord” … “Have a Blessed Day”

Good afternoon. Wednesday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from II Samuel 22:50, “Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”

Beloved, it’s always a good thing for us to give God praise. Let’s make a conscious effort to lift Him up not just on Sunday, but every day, and not just in church, but everywhere!

Today’s verse is a part of David’s song of praise. God blessed David to win battle after battle after battle, and David vows to sing God’s praise even in the presence of the heathens or unbelievers.

Of course, directly witnessing to nonbelievers is effective but just letting them hear us speak and sing God’s praise can at times be just as effective. When Paul and Silas were in jail in Philippi, the other prisoners heard them singing praises to God, and the jailer heard them as well.

When God sent an earthquake to open the jailhouse doors, the jailer came running and pleading, “What must I do to be saved?” Believe it or not, you get people’s attention when they hear you say, “Praise the Lord,” or “Have a Blessed Day.” It generates some interest in you, and, for some, it creates more interest in God and salvation.

It has often been said, “You are the first Bible some people will ever read.” Make sure they’re reading a verse filled with praise, encouragement and empowerment when they read you!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

@ Noonday

“Be Humble”

Good afternoon. Tuesday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from James 4:10, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

Beloved, God has been super good to us. He will continue to pour out blessings upon blessings if we continue to be humble. We must always recognize that He’s great, not us, He’s doing it, not us, and He’s the Creator, not us!

Indeed, “Be Humble” or you’re stumble. Moreover, being down to earth is what makes us great on God’s great earth!

In the confusing and convoluting times we’re living in, we need God to show up in a big way. With that in mind, a great pastor once said, “You can’t have your chest stuck out and your hand stuck out at the same time.” If we need God to lift us up, we must be willing to put all arrogance, conceit and pride down quickly.

Lastly, as you know, pride and humility are exact opposites. In order for us to go a long way, pride must be gone today! St. Augustine said, “It was pride that changed angels into devils, but it is humility that makes men seem like angels!”

Humbly I bow!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

05/25/2026

@ Sunrise

05/24/2026

Pastor John A. Wicks, Jr.
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
Jackson, MS
http://www.mountnebochurch.org

Church Copyright License: 20672512
CCLI Streaming License: 20672529
CCS PERFORMmusic License: PML12556

05/23/2026

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