Pastor Stephen Dedman

“You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Is God truly at the center of your life, or have you made yourself the center?

Context
Revelation 4 gives us a glimpse into the throne room of heaven. John sees God seated on His throne, surrounded by worship. The twenty-four elders fall before Him and declare that He alone is worthy of glory, honor, and power. Their worship is rooted in one undeniable truth: God is the Creator of everything that exists.

Application
We live in a world that constantly encourages us to make ourselves the center of our lives. But Revelation reminds us that the center belongs to God. We were not created merely to pursue our own happiness, success, or recognition. We were created for His pleasure and His glory.

When we understand this, it changes how we approach every part of life. Our work becomes an opportunity to honor Him. Our relationships become opportunities to reflect Him. Even ordinary moments can become acts of worship when our hearts are surrendered to the One who created us.

Truth For The Day
We were created for God’s glory, and He alone is worthy of our worship.

Pray
Lord, You are worthy of all glory, honor, and power. Forgive me for the times I make life about myself instead of You. Help me remember that I was created for Your pleasure and Your glory. May everything I do today point back to You. Teach me to worship You not only with my words, but with my choices, my priorities, and my life. You alone are worthy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is God asking you to trust Him with today, even though you cannot yet see how He will work it out?

Context
Romans 4 points us back to Abraham, a man who was declared righteous not because of his accomplishments, good works, or religious performance, but because he believed God. Paul uses Abraham to make an important truth clear: salvation has always been a matter of faith. Abraham trusted God’s promise even when circumstances made that promise seem impossible.

Application
It is easy to believe that we must somehow earn God’s approval. We may think that if we pray enough, serve enough, or do enough good things, God will accept us. But Romans 4:3 reminds us that our relationship with God begins with faith.

Faith doesn’t mean that we understand everything God is doing. It means we trust the One who does. Abraham believed God’s promise before he could see the fulfillment of it. In the same way, we are called to trust God even when the circumstances around us seem to contradict what He has promised.

Truth For The Day
God is not asking us to earn His approval; He is calling us to trust His promises.

Pray
Lord, help me to trust You like Abraham did. When I cannot see the answer, help me believe Your promises. Keep me from trying to earn what You have freely given through faith. Strengthen my faith and teach me to trust You even when circumstances seem impossible. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What have you been hesitant to ask God for because you are unsure how He will respond?

Context
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches His followers about the importance of prayer. Just before this verse, He encourages us to ask, seek, and knock. He then uses the example of an earthly father. Even imperfect parents understand the desire to provide good things for their children.

Application
Sometimes we hesitate to bring our needs before God. We may wonder if He cares, if He is listening, or if our requests are too small. Jesus reminds us that God is a loving Father who invites His children to come to Him. This does not mean God will give us everything we want, but we can trust Him to give what is truly good and what we genuinely need. His wisdom is greater than ours, and His love never fails.

Truth For The Day
You can trust your heavenly Father. He hears you, loves you, and always knows what is best for you.

Pray
Lord, thank You for being a good and loving Father. Help me to trust Your heart, Your wisdom, and Your provision. Give me the confidence to bring every need and concern to You, knowing that You always desire what is best for me. In Jesus’ name, amen.