Life is filled with change. Seasons shift, challenges arise, and storms sometimes rage—but one thing never changes: God’s faithfulness. This truth was at the heart of Sunday’s message, reminding us that whether we’re celebrating a miracle from yesterday or still waiting for one today, we can hold on to the assurance that our God will not fail us.
Remembering Builds Faith
Scripture often calls God’s people to remember. Israel was instructed to set up memorial stones, and Paul and Barnabas carried the stories of God’s power with them as they traveled. Remembering what God has already done—big miracles or small mercies—gives us courage for today. When we rehearse His goodness, our faith is strengthened, and our hope rises again.
Christ, Our Firm Foundation
Storms come to every life. The difference is not whether we’ll face wind and rain, but what we’re standing on when it comes. Jesus is our unshakable foundation. When our roots are in Him, the storm can’t destroy us. Antioch unexpectedly became the center of early Christian mission, reminding us that sometimes God shifts our “foundation places.” But wherever He leads, His stability doesn’t change.
Resistance Is Futile
The enemy resists anything good God wants to build in our lives. He pushes back against our faith, our prayers, and our obedience. But resistance is futile! The devil has been defeated since the cross, and we fight from victory, not for it. When we feel opposition, we can take courage: the very resistance we face often means we’re stepping in the right direction.
Trust but Verify
Paul discerned that not every voice claiming to speak for God was truly from Him. In our world full of podcasts, reels, and teachers, we need discernment more than ever. God calls us to test every word against Scripture, look for fruit, and lean on the Spirit’s guidance. Trust the Holy Spirit—but always verify with the Word.
Don’t Quit in the Hard Season
John Mark’s story reminds us that ministry isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it looks like hard, unseen work. He started strong but quit when it became difficult. Yet later, God restored him, proving failure isn’t final. Our calling is tested in the gritty, uncelebrated seasons. Faithfulness in those moments builds lasting fruit. Galatians 6:9 encourages us: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Final Encouragement
Whatever season you are in—remembering past victories, standing firm in storms, resisting the enemy, discerning truth, or persevering in hard work—know this: God is faithful. He has never failed, and He never will.
So this week, pause to remember, plant your feet on the Rock, push back against resistance, test every word, and keep pressing on. Your harvest is coming.