“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
— Psalm 34:17 (KJV)
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
— John 14:2–3 (KJV)
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”
— John 10:28–29 (KJV)
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
— Luke 19:10 (KJV)
You can’t have a fire without something to burn—and gossip works the same way. If no one gives ear to it, the flames of anger, division, and strife die out. Gossip requires a listener, and those who entertain it fuel the fire just as much as the one spreading it.
When we look up at the sky — whether bright blue in the day or filled with stars at night — we see God’s handiwork on full display. It’s as if God Himself painted the sky with beauty beyond compare. He hung the sun to shine by day and placed the moon and stars to rule the night.
Even Jesus, who loved everyone perfectly, didn’t give everyone access to Him. He knew when to engage — and when to walk away. Sometimes distance is wisdom.
The Holy Spirit gives us discernment in our daily lives. He leads us where we should go and warns us where we shouldn’t. He will give us clarity about people, situations, and decisions — whether to speak or stay silent, to engage or step away.
There is a season and purpose for everything. At times, we find ourselves in deep valleys—places of struggle, uncertainty, and pain. Whether it’s financial hardship, marital struggles, or health concerns, these valleys test our faith. But just as gold is refined in fire, so too are we purified through our trials.
There will come a day when everything done in darkness will be brought into the light. God’s justice is not always immediate, but it is certain. The wicked may seem to prosper for a time, but they will not escape God’s judgment. As Ecclesiastes 12:14 reminds us:
A gentle response can defuse conflict, while harsh words can escalate it. In today’s world, there’s enough controversy that it doesn’t take much to spark someone’s anger. From politics, religion, and sports to racism, fake news, or just about any topic you can imagine, tempers flare easily.
Jesus has come to rescue us from darkness—not just the absence of light but the deep hopelessness that sin brings. Life can feel overwhelming, full of despair, and at times, it may seem like there is no way forward. Yet, in those moments, we have a hope that is greater than our circumstances.
As followers of Christ, we have been called to true freedom—not a freedom to indulge in selfish desires, but a freedom to serve others in love. Jesus Himself, though Lord of all, came to serve rather than to be served. If we claim to follow Him, our lives should reflect His heart of service.
