Wednesday, December 10

"The Spirit's Confirmation"

The Holy Spirit doesn't arrive after you've earned enough spiritual merit points. The Spirit comes as God's seal of approval, confirming that you already belong to Him. In Acts 15, the apostles pointed to the Spirit's presence among the Gentiles as undeniable proof of God's acceptance—before circumcision, before law-keeping, before cultural conformity. The Spirit leads us toward freedom, not heavier burdens. When condemnation whispers that you haven't prayed enough, given enough, or lived well enough, remember: the Spirit's presence in your life is God's "yes" over you. You are His child, not because of your performance, but because of His promise. Let the Spirit's witness silence the accuser's voice. You are sealed, secure, and deeply loved.

From Wednesday's Message

"Writing Your Own Ending"

The book of Jonah ends without resolution. Did the prophet repent? We don't know—and that's intentional. God hands us the pen to write our own ending. The evidence suggests Jonah eventually embraced God's heart; otherwise, why would he record his failures so honestly? His transparency became Israel's instruction manual. Now the question comes to us: Will we choose Plan A—being blessed to be a blessing, embracing our missionary calling, caring about the lost—or Plan B—self-absorption, spiritual complacency, and eventual discipline? Jesus' final words commission us to make disciples of all nations. This isn't optional for some Christians; it's the purpose for all Christians. Today, decide: What ending are you writing? Your daily choices reveal your answer. Choose blessing, not curse.