Pastor Stephen Dedman

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬

Question
Are you positioning your life to hear and receive what God wants to do, or are you too busy to wait on Him?

Context
Acts 2 records the events of Pentecost. The disciples were gathered in Jerusalem, waiting just as Jesus had instructed them. They were waiting and praying in obedience. Into that ordinary room came an extraordinary interruption: a sound from heaven, like a violent rushing wind. In Scripture, wind often symbolizes the Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 37:9). This moment marked the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. What began in a quiet room became the birth of the Church.

Application
God often moves suddenly, but rarely without preparation. The disciples did not manufacture the wind; they positioned themselves to receive it. Likewise, spiritual power is not produced by striving but by surrender. When we wait on the Lord, through prayer, obedience, and unity, we make room for God to move in ways we cannot predict or control. The same Spirit who filled that house desires to fill our lives today, empowering us to live boldly, love deeply, and witness faithfully.

Truth For The Day
When God moves, He brings heaven’s power into ordinary places for ordinary people.

Pray
Lord, teach me to wait on You with expectation and obedience. Quiet my heart from distractions and self-reliance. Fill my life with Your Holy Spirit, that I may walk in Your power and purpose. I want to be ready when You move. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬

Question
What is one area of your life where God is inviting you to simply trust Him today?

Context
Psalm 46 was written in the midst of chaos: roaring waters, shaking mountains, and warring nations. In the middle of all that turmoil, God does not say, “Fix everything.” He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stillness is an act of faith. It is choosing to trust God’s control when circumstances feel out of control.

Application
Stillness does not come naturally to us. Our minds race, our schedules are full, and our hearts are often restless. Yet God gently calls us to pause and to be still, not because the world is calm, but because He is sovereign.

To “be still” means you must stop striving, stop panicking, and stop trying to carry what only God can handle. When we do, our awareness of who God is deepens. We remember that He reigns, that His purposes will stand, and that His name will be exalted no matter what surrounds us.

Today, still your heart before Him. Let His presence quiet your fears and anchor your soul.

Truth For The Day
God is in control even when life seems out of control.

Pray
Lord, quiet my heart and still my mind. Help me to trust You when life feels loud and overwhelming. Remind me today that You are in control and worthy of my complete confidence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭28‬:‭7‬

Question
Are you relying more on your own ability, or on God’s strength, in what you’re facing right now?

Context
Psalm 28 is a psalm of David written during a time of distress. In the opening verses, David cries out to the Lord for help, pleads for mercy and asks God to act as his defender.

As the psalm progresses, there is a noticeable shift. David moves from desperation to confidence. Verse 7 marks that turning point when David expresses assurance that the Lord has heard his prayer and answered while he was still praying.

Application
Some days begin with energy and confidence while others start with heaviness and uncertainty. Yet Scripture reminds us that our strength does not have to come from what we feel or what we can handle on our own. The Lord Himself is our strength.

David didn’t say the Lord gave him strength once and then stepped back. He declared that the Lord is his strength and shield. That means God is actively sustaining, protecting, and empowering His people. When our heart chooses trust, help follows.

What are you carrying today that feels heavier than you can manage? Pause and intentionally place it in God’s hands. Ask Him not just for solutions, but for strength to walk faithfully through the day.

Truth For The Day
God’s strength is available to you today.

Pray
Lord, You are my strength and my shield. I confess that I often try to carry things on my own. Today, I choose to trust You. Strengthen my heart, steady my steps, and help me walk in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.