Pastor Stephen Dedman

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is one area of your life where God is asking you to trust Him?

Context
Faith is one of the most talked-about aspects of the Christian life, yet it’s often one of the hardest to live out. Hebrews 11:1 gives a clear and powerful definition: faith is not wishful thinking, it is substance and evidence. Faith gives weight to hope. It turns what feels distant into something real and present.

Application
We live in a world that demand proof. But faith operates differently. It doesn’t ignore reality; it sees a greater one. It trusts that what God has promised is more certain than what we currently experience.

Think about the moments in your life when nothing seemed to make sense, when prayers felt unanswered, doors stayed closed, and the future looked unclear. Faith steps in and says, “God is still faithful.” It becomes the evidence that God is at work, even when there’s no visible sign yet.

Truth For The Day
Faith doesn’t require sight, it requires trust in a God who sees everything.

Pray
Lord, help me to walk by faith and not by sight. When I don’t understand what You are doing, remind me of who You are. Strengthen my trust in Your promises and give me confidence that You are working in ways I cannot see. Teach me to live with a faith that is steady, bold, and rooted in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Are you truly trusting God or only trusting Him when things make sense to me?

Context
In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon is giving wisdom to guide everyday life. This isn’t theology, it’s practical instruction for how to walk with God. Proverbs 3 is a call to live with full dependence on the Lord, not just in big decisions, but in every step.

Application
Trusting God sounds simple until life doesn’t make sense. We like clarity. We want to understand why things are happening, how they’ll work out, and when things will change. But this verse confronts that desire head-on: “lean not on your own understanding.”

We see in the moment but God sees the big picture. We see problems, God sees the purpose. We see delays but God sees development.

To “trust with all your heart” means you don’t just give God part of your life, you surrender your need to control, your demand for answers, and your reliance on your own reasoning.

Sometimes God will lead you in ways that don’t make immediate sense. In those moments, the question is not, “Do I understand?” but “Do I trust?”

Truth for Today
You don’t have to understand everything, just trust the One who does.

Pray
Lord, I admit that I often lean on my own understanding. But today, I choose to trust You with all my heart. Help me surrender my need for answers and rest in Your wisdom. Lead me, guide me, and give me the faith to follow You even when I don’t fully understand. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭58‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Where is God calling you to remain faithful, even when you don’t immediately see the results?

Context
In this chapter, Paul is writing about the resurrection and the victory believers have in Christ. He reminds the church that because Jesus has conquered death, everything we do for Him carries eternal weight. This verse is not just encouragement it’s a command to remain faithful because what we do for God truly matters.

Application
Every act of service, every lesson taught, every prayer prayed, every moment invested in others is never in vain. Even when results aren’t immediately visible, God is working beneath the surface.

It’s easy to wonder if what you’re doing is making a difference. Maybe you’ve served quietly, loved consistently, and poured into others without recognition.

Truth For The Day
What you do for God today will echo into eternity tomorrow.

Pray
Lord, help me to remain faithful in every season. When I grow tired or discouraged, remind me that my labor in You is never wasted. Strengthen my heart to keep serving, keep loving, and keep trusting that You are working through it all. In Jesus’ name, Amen.