Wednesday November 12, 2025XXII Week After Pentecost Faithful in the Fire 🔥 Today’s readings remind us that standing for truth often comes with cost—but never without God’s presence, power, and promise.📖 Jeremiah 37:3–21 paints a vivid picture of faith under pressure. Jeremiah speaks God’s truth even as he’s imprisoned for it. Though the king seeks reassurance, he refuses to repent—yet God sustains His prophet in the darkness.📖 In 1 Corinthians 14:13–25, Paul emphasizes the importance of clarity and understanding in worship. The gifts of the Spirit are not for show but for building up hearts, revealing God’s presence, and turning unbelievers toward Him.📖 And in Matthew 10:24–33, Jesus encourages His followers not to fear those who can harm the body but to trust the Father who treasures every sparrow—and every soul. We are called to bold confession, knowing we are seen and valued by God.🕊️ Together, these passages invite us to be fearless and faithful—to speak truth with love, serve with purpose, and trust that God is near, even when faith is costly.---