Pastor Stephen Dedman

November 4, 2025

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭5‬

Question
When life feels uncertain or your resources seem limited, do you truly believe that God’s presence is enough to sustain and satisfy you?

Context
Hebrews 13:5 was written to Jewish Christians who were facing hardship and pressure to abandon their faith. The writer reminds them that true security isn’t found in possessions or wealth but in God’s faithful presence. In the closing chapter of Hebrews, practical instructions are given for daily Christian living. When the author says, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you,” he quotes God’s promise to Joshua in Deuteronomy 31:6, assuring believers that the same faithful God who stood with Israel now stands with them. Even in loss or uncertainty, they could rest knowing that God’s presence is their greatest provision.

Application
When you feel tempted to measure your worth or peace by what’s in your wallet or what’s missing from your life, pause and remind yourself: God is with me. That’s enough.

You can walk through any uncertainty knowing that the same God who promised to never leave you has already provided everything you truly need in His presence, His power, and His peace.

Truth For The Day
Contentment is not found in what you hold in your hands, but in Who holds your heart.

Pray
Lord, thank You for Your promise that You will never leave me or forsake me. Teach me to trust You more and to find my contentment not in things, but in Your faithful presence. When I am tempted to worry about what I don’t have, remind me that with You, I already have all I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

November 3, 2025

Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not.
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭22‬

Question
When was the last time you thanked God not for what He’s given you, but for what He’s kept you from?

Context
The book of Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah during one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history. Jerusalem had been destroyed, the people were suffering, and it seemed that all hope was gone. Yet right in the middle of his sorrow, Jeremiah declares this powerful truth: God’s mercy is the reason we’re still here.

Application
Mercy means God gives us what we don’t deserve. Each morning that we wake up, it’s proof that mercy is still at work. You may not have everything you want, and life may not look how you planned, but if you still have breath, you still have mercy.

When life feels heavy or when you feel unworthy, remember that God’s mercy doesn’t depend on your perfection, it flows from His compassion. You can face today with confidence knowing God hasn’t given up on you.

Let today be a reminder to pause and thank God for His mercy. Even if you can’t see how things will turn out, you can rest in knowing that His compassions never fail.

Truth For The Day
God’s mercy doesn’t have an expiration date. As long as there’s a sunrise, there’s still hope.

Pray
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing mercy and compassion. Even when I fall short, You lift me up with grace that never runs out. Help me to see Your mercy at work in my life every day. Let my heart overflow with gratitude for all the ways You’ve kept me, forgiven me, and renewed me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

November 2, 2025

Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬

Question
When was the last time you told someone what God has done for you?

Context
Psalm 9 is a song of thanksgiving written by David after experiencing victory over his enemies. He pauses to give credit where credit is due and not to his strength, not to his strategy, but to the Lord who reigns over all. David reminds us that praise and proclamation go hand in hand. When we truly recognize what God has done, we can’t keep it to ourselves.

Application
The psalmist invites us to tell the world about the Lord’s “unforgettable deeds.” God’s fingerprints are all over your life whether in answered prayers, unexpected peace, timely provision, and daily mercies. Yet sometimes we move so quickly to the next problem that we forget to praise Him for the last miracle.

David’s call is simple: Sing and tell. Praise fills our hearts with gratitude, and testimony fills the world with hope. When you share what God has done, you remind others that He is still reigning, still working, still faithful.

Take a moment today to reflect on one unforgettable thing God has done for you.

Truth For The Day
God’s works are too wonderful to keep silent!

Pray
Lord, You have done unforgettable things in my life. Help me never to forget Your goodness or keep silent about Your faithfulness. Let my words and my life declare that You reign. In Jesus’ name, Amen.