Pastor Stephen Dedman

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is one area of your life that you need to surrender to the Creator and trust Him with today?

Context
John begins his Gospel by introducing Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and was God. Before Jesus entered the world as a man, He already existed. John makes it clear that Jesus was not merely present at creation… He was the Creator. Everything that exists came into being through Him.

Application
If Jesus created everything, then nothing in your life is outside His authority. The same Christ who created the universe is able to work in the smallest details of your life. When circumstances seem confusing or beyond your control, remember that your Savior is not overwhelmed by them. He created what you cannot understand, and He is capable of handling what you cannot control.

We often try to fix everything ourselves, but John reminds us that everything ultimately belongs to Christ. Trust Him with your circumstances, your future, your relationships, and your concerns.

Truth For The Day
The One who created everything is fully capable of taking care of me.

Pray
Lord Jesus, You are the Creator of all things, and nothing is beyond Your power or authority. Help me to trust You with the things I cannot control. When I become anxious or overwhelmed, remind me that You are greater than my circumstances. Teach me to surrender my life completely to You and rest in Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What has God entrusted to you that you can use more intentionally for His glory?

Context
Genesis 1:28 comes immediately after God creates Adam and Eve in His image. Before giving them responsibilities, God blesses them. He then gives them a purpose: to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and exercise stewardship over His creation. God’s blessing was never intended to be merely enjoyed; it was intended to be lived out through purposeful obedience.

Application
God has blessed each of us with opportunities, abilities, relationships, resources, and influence. The question is not simply, “What has God given me?” but, “What am I doing with what God has given me?” We are called to faithfully steward our lives for His glory.

You may not feel like you have much to offer, but God can use whatever you place in His hands. Your home, your work, your church, your influence, and even the ordinary things you do each day can become opportunities to fulfill His purposes.

Truth For The Day
God blesses us so that our lives can become a blessing to others and a testimony of His goodness.

Pray
Lord, thank You for every blessing and opportunity You have given me. Help me not to take Your blessings for granted or use them only for myself. Teach me to faithfully steward everything You have entrusted to me and use my life to bless others. May my words, actions, resources, and influence point people toward You. Help me fulfill the purpose You have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And it will be said in that day: “Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭25‬:‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What are you waiting for God to do, and are you willing to trust Him while you wait?

Context
Isaiah 25 looks beyond the struggles of the present to the day when God will ultimately defeat death, wipe away tears, and bring His people into His promised salvation. Isaiah points to a future when God’s people will look back and realize that every promise was worth waiting for. Their confidence was not misplaced because God proved Himself faithful.

Application
Waiting on God can be difficult. We often want Him to act according to our timetable and in the way we expect. But God is never late, and His promises never fail. There may be seasons when you cannot see what God is doing, but you can still trust who He is.

The people in Isaiah’s prophecy would one day say, “This is our God; we have waited for Him.” Their waiting would turn into rejoicing.

Whatever you are facing today, don’t allow the difficulty of the moment to make you doubt the faithfulness of God. Keep trusting. Keep praying. Keep waiting. The God who saved you is the God who will sustain you.

Truth For The Day
God is worth waiting for because He is always faithful to His promises.

Pray
Lord, help me trust You when I cannot see what You are doing. Give me patience to wait on Your timing and faith to believe Your promises. Remind me that You are faithful, even when my circumstances are difficult. Help me look beyond today and rejoice in the salvation and hope You have promised. In Jesus’ name, Amen.