Pastor Stephen Dedman

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
If future generations followed your example, what kind of spiritual inheritance would they receive?

Context
The book of Proverbs is filled with practical wisdom for living a God-honoring life. In this verse, Solomon reminds us that true success is measured by more than what we accumulate. A righteous person thinks beyond the present moment, living in a way that blesses future generations. While financial provision has value, the greater inheritance is a legacy of faith, integrity, wisdom, and devotion to God.

Application
Every decision we make today is shaping tomorrow. Our children will remember more than the possessions we leave behind, they will remember the example we set. They will see how we loved our spouse, served our church, treated others, and trusted God through life’s joys and trials. The greatest inheritance we can leave is a life that points others to Christ. Whether you have children or not, your influence can impact generations through discipleship, encouragement, and faithful obedience.

Truth For The Day
The richest legacy is not found in your bank account but in your walk with God and the lives you influence for His glory.

Pray
Lord, help me live with eternity in view. Teach me to invest my life in things that matter most and to leave a legacy of faith, love, and obedience. May those who follow after me see You clearly through my words and actions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is competing for your heart today, and what step can you take to seek God more intentionally?

Context
Jeremiah wrote these words to the Jewish exiles living in Babylon. They longed for a quick return home, but God told them their captivity would last seventy years. Rather than lose hope, they were to trust His plan, settle where they were, and seek Him wholeheartedly. God’s promise was not simply that He would change their circumstances, it was that He would reveal Himself to those who genuinely sought Him.

Application
It is easy to seek God only when life falls apart, but the Lord desires more than occasional attention. He calls us to pursue Him with our whole heart. A wholehearted pursuit of God is cultivated through His Word, prayer, worship, and daily obedience. As we seek Him consistently, we discover that His presence satisfies us more deeply than the answers we are looking for. While He may not always change our circumstances immediately, He will always transform our hearts as we draw near to Him.

Truth For The Day
The greatest reward of seeking God is not receiving what you want, it’s knowing the One who loves you.

Pray
Lord, forgive me for the times I have sought Your blessings more than I have sought You. Give me a heart that longs for Your presence above everything else. Help me to pursue You faithfully through Your Word and in prayer, trusting that You will guide my steps and shape my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What fear or uncertainty do you need to surrender to the Lord today, trusting that He is already at work ahead of you?

Context
As Moses prepared to hand leadership of Israel over to Joshua, he reminded God’s people that their confidence should not be in a leader but in God. Israel was about to enter the Promised Land and face unknown challenges, yet God assured them that He would go before them. Their future was secure because His presence would never leave them.

Application
Life often brings seasons of uncertainty. We face difficult decisions, unexpected hardships, and doors we’ve never walked through before. While we cannot see what tomorrow holds, God already stands there. He is never surprised by our circumstances or caught off guard by our struggles.

Because God goes before us, we don’t have to live in fear. His presence provides peace, His promises give us courage, and His faithfulness reminds us that we are never alone. Whatever lies ahead, the same God who has carried you through yesterday is already preparing the way for tomorrow.

Truth For The Day
You can walk confidently into an uncertain future because God has already gone before you.

Pray
Lord, thank You for always going before me. When I am tempted to fear the unknown, remind me that You are already there. Help me to trust Your guidance, rest in Your presence, and walk forward in faith instead of fear. Thank You for Your promise to never leave or forsake me. May my confidence always be found in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.