Pastor Stephen Dedman

Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Do you have a burden, decision, or concern that you need to fully commit to the Lord today?

Context
Psalm 37 was written by David to encourage God’s people not to become discouraged by the apparent success of the wicked. Throughout the psalm, David repeatedly reminds believers to trust the Lord, delight in Him, and remain faithful. In verse 5, David gives a simple yet powerful instruction: commit your way to the Lord and trust Him completely.

Application
Life often presents decisions, challenges, and uncertainties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Our natural tendency is to carry the burden ourselves, trying to control every outcome. However, God never intended for us to navigate life alone. To “commit” our way to the Lord means to roll our burdens, plans, and concerns onto Him and place them under His care.

Trusting God doesn’t mean we understand everything He is doing. It means we believe His wisdom is greater than ours and that His plans are ultimately for His glory and our good. When we surrender our path to Him, we can rest knowing that He is working behind the scenes, even when we cannot see it.

Truth For The Day
God is faithful to guide, provide, and accomplish His purposes when we place our lives in His hands.

Pray
Lord, thank You for caring about every detail of my life. Help me to surrender my plans, worries, and uncertainties to You. Teach me to trust You when I cannot see the way forward. Strengthen my faith and give me peace as I place my future in Your hands. Thank You for Your faithfulness and for working all things according to Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭16‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Are you faithfully serving God in the responsibilities and opportunities He has already given you?

Context
In Luke 16, Jesus teaches His disciples about stewardship and responsibility. He explains that faithfulness is not measured by the size of the task but by the heart of the servant. Before God entrusts greater responsibilities, He looks for faithfulness in the ordinary and often unnoticed areas of life.

Application
Many believers spend their lives waiting for a bigger opportunity to serve, while overlooking the opportunities already before them. Whether it is spending time in prayer, serving others, sharing encouragement, or walking in integrity, every act of obedience matters. Faithfulness today prepares us for whatever God has planned tomorrow.

God values faithfulness more than prominence. The small acts of obedience we offer today reveal our character and demonstrate our trustworthiness before Him.

Truth For The Day
What seems insignificant to us is often significant to God.

Pray
Lord, help me to be faithful in the little things. Give me a heart that honors You in both the seen and unseen moments of life. Teach me to serve with diligence, integrity, and joy, trusting that You are at work through every act of obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
If Jesus returned today, would your priorities reflect a life lived for His kingdom?

Context
Jesus paints a powerful picture in this verse. He is no longer portrayed as the humble servant born in Bethlehem or the suffering Savior hanging on a cross. Instead, He is revealed as Glorious King who will return with all His angels and reign on His throne. This reminder should fill believers with both hope and urgency.

Application
The world often seems chaotic and unjust. Evil appears to prosper, and righteousness is sometimes even mocked. Yet Matthew 25:31 reminds us that history is moving toward a divine appointment. Jesus Christ will return with glory, and every person will stand before Him. The same Savior who offered grace will also execute perfect justice.

For Christians, this is a source of great encouragement. Our faith is not in vain. Every act of obedience, every sacrifice, and every moment of faithful service matters because our King is coming. Knowing that Christ will return should motivate us to live holy lives, serve others faithfully, and share the gospel while there is still time.

The question is not whether Jesus will return, but whether we are ready for His return. Each day is an opportunity to live in a way that honors Him and reflects His kingdom.

Truth For The Day
Jesus is coming again in glory, and faithful believers can live with confidence, hope, and purpose.

Pray
Lord, thank You for the promise of Christ’s return. Help me to live each day with eternity in view. Keep my heart faithful, my hands busy serving You, and my eyes fixed on Your coming kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.