Pastor Stephen Dedman

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
‭‭I John‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬

Question
Are you living today like someone who truly belongs to God?

Context
John writes to believers to assure them of their identity in Christ amid false teachings and spiritual confusion. He reminds them that they already belong to God, yet their full transformation will be completed when Christ returns. Salvation is secure, but spiritual growth is ongoing.

Application
We may feel unfinished or frustrated with our struggles, but God is still shaping us. As believers, we are already God’s children, yet He is still shaping what we will become. There are parts of our journey we don’t fully understand, but our hope is secure and one day we will see Christ face to face and be made like Him.

Truth For The Day
God is still working on me, and my future in Christ is secure.

Pray
Lord, thank You for calling me Your child. Continue shaping my life to look more like Jesus each day as I trust You with the journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”
‭‭Malachi‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Where have you been allowing circumstances to shake your trust in an unchanging God?

Context
Malachi was speaking to a spiritually careless nation. Israel had grown distant in worship, casual with obedience, and skeptical of God’s love. Yet in the middle of their backsliding, God makes a powerful declaration: “I do not change.” It wasn’t a threat; it was mercy. The only reason they were not “consumed” was because God’s covenant love remained steady even when their devotion wavered.

Application
Everything around us shifts, culture, emotions, finances, health, relationships. Even we change. But God does not. His character is constant. His promises are reliable. His mercy does not fluctuate with our performance.

If God changed with our moods or failures, none of us would stand. But because He is consistent in holiness, faithful in covenant, and steady in love, we are preserved.

When life feels unstable, anchor yourself in God’s unchanging character. Your confidence is not in your consistency, it is in His.

Truth For The Day
God’s unchanging nature is our security.

Pray
Lord, thank You that You do not change. When everything around me feels uncertain, You remain steady. Forgive me for doubting Your consistency when my circumstances shift. Help me anchor my heart in who You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Is there someone in your life with whom you need to pursue reconciliation or extend grace?

Context
In John 17, Jesus prays not only for His disciples but also for all who would believe in Him through their message. This means Jesus was praying for future believers, including us. One of the central requests in His prayer is unity among His followers. Jesus points to the perfect unity between Himself and the Father as the model for how believers should live together.

Application
Unity among believers is not just a nice idea, it is part of our witness to the world. When Christians love, support, and forgive one another, they reflect the character of Christ. Division, bitterness, and pride weaken that testimony. Living in unity requires humility, grace, and a shared commitment to Christ.

Truth For The Day
Unity among believers points the world to Jesus.

Pray
Lord, thank You for making me part of Your family. Help me walk in humility and love toward others. Teach me to pursue unity so that my life reflects the truth of the gospel. In Jesus’ name, Amen.