06/07/2026
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SUNDAY 06-07-26 — “Jesus Walks With You Through Change”
How His Presence Remains Steady When Life Shifts Around You
Good morning, friends. This is *Coffee with Jesus.* I’m Pastor John.
Life is full of change.
Some changes are exciting. A new job. A new grandchild. A new opportunity. A fresh chapter that fills us with anticipation.
But other changes are much harder.
A move to a new place.
The loss of a loved one.
A health diagnosis.
Children growing up and moving away.
Retirement.
Financial struggles.
Unexpected turns we never saw coming.
And if we're honest, most of us like stability. We like knowing what tomorrow will look like. We like familiar routines and predictable circumstances.
But life rarely stays the same for very long.
Things change.
People change.
Circumstances change.
And sometimes those changes leave us feeling uncertain and unsettled.
That's why one of the most comforting truths about Jesus is this:
When everything else changes, He does not.
Hebrews chapter 13 says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Think about that.
The world around us is constantly shifting.
But Jesus remains steady.
His love does not change.
His character does not change.
His promises do not change.
His faithfulness does not change.
And when life feels unstable, that truth becomes an anchor for the soul.
Throughout Scripture, we see God's people walking through seasons of tremendous change.
Abraham left his homeland and stepped into an unknown future.
Moses led an entire nation out of slavery and into the wilderness.
Ruth left everything familiar and followed Naomi into a foreign land.
The disciples left their fishing boats and followed Jesus into a life they never could have imagined.
Again and again, God's people faced uncertainty.
But they discovered something important.
The presence of God was more dependable than their circumstances.
The same is true for us.
One of the most beautiful promises Jesus ever made is found at the end of Matthew's Gospel.
"I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Notice what He didn't promise.
He didn't promise life would always be easy.
He didn't promise there would never be losses or disappointments.
He didn't promise we would always understand what He was doing.
He promised His presence.
And sometimes His presence is exactly what we need most.
Think about the disciples after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.
Everything was changing.
The familiar rhythm of walking beside Jesus physically was ending.
The church was about to be born.
New responsibilities were coming.
Challenges were ahead.
Yet the presence of Christ remained with them through the Holy Spirit.
The circumstances changed.
Jesus did not.
That's an important lesson because many people spend their lives searching for security in things that cannot stay secure.
Health changes.
Finances change.
Relationships change.
Careers change.
Even entire seasons of life come and go.
But Christ remains.
And because He remains, we can face change with confidence.
Not confidence in ourselves.
Confidence in Him.
Maybe someone listening today is walking through a season of change right now.
Perhaps you're entering a new chapter and feel uncertain about the future.
Maybe something familiar has been taken away.
Maybe you're facing decisions you never expected to make.
And the road ahead feels unclear.
If that's you, remember this:
You do not walk that road alone.
The same Jesus who walked with His disciples walks with you.
The same Jesus who strengthened Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Peter, and Paul strengthens you.
The same Jesus who promised never to leave nor forsake His people still keeps that promise today.
Sometimes we think we need all the answers before we can move forward.
But often what we really need is the assurance that Jesus is already there.
Already present.
Already working.
Already walking beside us.
The truth is, every major transition in life eventually teaches the same lesson:
Our security is not found in circumstances.
It is found in Christ.
And when that truth settles into your heart, change becomes less frightening.
Not because the future becomes predictable.
But because Jesus becomes enough.
So today, whatever changes may be happening in your life, fix your eyes on Him.
The One who never changes.
The One who never leaves.
The One who walks faithfully beside His people through every season.
Because when life shifts around you, Jesus remains steady.
And His presence is more than enough.
Let me pray for you.
Lord Jesus, thank You that You never change. Thank You that Your love, Your promises, and Your faithfulness remain constant even when life feels uncertain. Help us trust You through seasons of transition and change. Remind us that we never walk alone and that Your presence is always with us. Give us peace, courage, and confidence as we follow You into whatever lies ahead. In Jesus' name, amen.
And don't forget Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church of Winnsboro, June 15th through 18th from 8:30 until 11:30 each morning. Bring your kids, grandkids, and neighbor kids. They'll have a great time with games, crafts, music, and fun while learning biblical truth about Jesus and His love for them.
And remember, if you miss a devotion, you can find them on Facebook—just search *Coffee with Jesus and Pastor John*, find the page, click follow, and share it with your friends.
And I warmly invite you to worship with us this Sunday morning at First Methodist Church of Winnsboro. There is no better way to anchor your heart and begin a new week than gathering together in God's presence.
MONDAY 06-08-26 — “Jesus Can Handle Your Questions”
Why Honest Searching Does Not Push Him Away
Good morning, friends. This is *Coffee with Jesus.* I’m Pastor John.
Many Christians quietly believe they should never have questions.
They think faith means always being certain.
Always understanding.
Always having an answer ready.
So when doubts arise or questions surface, they often feel guilty.
They wonder, "What's wrong with me?"
"Why am I struggling with this?"
"Does having questions mean my faith is weak?"
But when you look at the Gospels, you discover something surprising.
Jesus was surrounded by people with questions.
And He never seemed threatened by them.
In fact, some of the people closest to Him asked difficult questions.
Think about Thomas.
History remembers him as "Doubting Thomas," but that's not entirely fair. Thomas wasn't trying to reject Jesus. He was struggling to understand something that seemed impossible.
The other disciples claimed they had seen the risen Christ, but Thomas wanted evidence.
He had questions.
And what did Jesus do?
Did He reject Thomas?
Did He shame him?
Did He tell him to leave until his faith got stronger?
No.
Jesus met him where he was.
He invited Thomas to look at His hands.
To see the scars.
To bring his questions into the light.
And Thomas became one of the strongest witnesses to the resurrection.
That tells us something important.
Honest questions do not scare Jesus.
Neither do they push Him away.
The same thing happened with John the Baptist.
While sitting in prison, John sent messengers to Jesus asking, "Are You the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?"
Think about that.
This was the man who baptized Jesus.
The man who boldly proclaimed Him as the Lamb of God.
And yet during a difficult season, questions arose.
Jesus didn't condemn him.
He answered him.
Again and again, we see the same pattern.
People brought their confusion.
Their doubts.
Their questions.
And Jesus engaged them.
Now that's different from having a hard heart.
A person can reject truth because they don't want God.
But that's not the same as a sincere believer seeking understanding.
God has always welcomed honest seekers.
The Psalms are filled with questions.
The prophets asked questions.
The disciples asked questions.
Even some of the greatest heroes of faith wrestled with things they didn't fully understand.
Why?
Because faith is not pretending to know everything.
Faith is trusting Jesus while continuing to learn.
And honestly, many people need to hear that.
Because there are things in life that don't make immediate sense.
Why did this happen?
Why wasn't that prayer answered?
Why does God allow suffering?
Why does the path seem unclear?
These are not new questions.
Believers have wrestled with them for centuries.
And through it all, Jesus has remained faithful.
One of the beautiful things about Christ is that He is truth.
That means truth never fears investigation.
Jesus never asks us to shut off our minds.
He invites us to bring our hearts and minds to Him.
The more honestly we seek Him, the more we discover His faithfulness.
Not that every question gets answered immediately.
Some don't.
But over time, we learn something important.
The answer to many of our questions is not merely information.
It's Jesus Himself.
The disciples didn't understand everything.
But they learned to trust the One who did.
And that's where faith grows.
Not by having every answer.
But by knowing the Savior.
So today, if you're wrestling with a question, don't hide it from God.
Bring it to Him.
ray about it.
Study His Word.
Seek Him honestly.
Because Jesus is not threatened by sincere questions.
He welcomes honest seekers.
And often, the very questions that trouble us become opportunities to know Him more deeply.
Let me pray for you.
Lord Jesus, thank You that You welcome honest seekers. Thank You that we do not have to pretend we understand everything before we come to You. Help us bring our questions, doubts, and struggles honestly into Your presence. Strengthen our faith as we seek You and teach us to trust Your heart even when we don't have every answer. In Jesus' name, amen.
And don't forget Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church of Winnsboro, June 15th through 18th from 8:30 until 11:30 each morning. Bring your kids, grandkids, and neighbor kids. They'll have a great time with games, crafts, music, and fun while learning biblical truth about Jesus and His love for them.
And remember, if you miss a devotion, you can find them on Facebook—just search *Coffee with Jesus and Pastor John*, find the page, click follow, and share it with your friends.
And I warmly invite you to worship with us this Sunday morning at First Methodist Church of Winnsboro. There is no better way to anchor your heart and begin a new week than gathering together in God's presence.
