Leave the Past in the Past: Stepping into Your 2026 Destiny

In this episode of Falling in Love with Jesus, Sue Brown delivers a hard-hitting yet encouraging word entitled "Forget It." As we move into 2026, many of us are still paralyzed by the "should've, could've, would've" of 2025. Sue reminds us that God eradicated the sin problem through Jesus Christ long before we ever arrived on the scene, meaning your past is no longer your problem—it’s God’s.

Drawing from the Book of Philippians, Sue highlights the life of Paul—a man who had every reason to be trapped by his past but chose instead to count it all as "rubbish" to gain Christ. This teaching is a call to maturity, urging believers to put away the drama and chaos of previous years and press toward the upward call of God.

-- Your assignment from God is too important to let your past interfere with it.

-- God does not define you by your history; He defines you by the future He has already prepared.

-- To find success in 2026, you must intentionally change your thinking and focus on things of virtue and righteousness.

-- Choosing your own way leads to death, but choosing God’s way leads to life more abundantly.

-- You are a citizen of Heaven and an ambassador of the Most High; start living like your help comes from above.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Philippians 3:1-21

-- Deuteronomy 30:19

-- Matthew 11:28-30

Join Sue for a beautiful, timely reflection on the Christmas season and the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. Drawing inspiration from Isaiah 9:6-7, this message highlights the deep, universal significance of the Messiah's arrival and the divine roles he fulfills.

Sue reminds us that Jesus was not merely a human leader but God incarnated, sent to be our Savior and the source of our eternal hope and peace. Learn how this ancient prophecy points directly to the Son who conquered sin and death so that we may have life, and have it more abundantly.

Key Themes from the Message

-- The Christmas season is about love, and the birth of Jesus is the greatest holiday because it is the greatest expression of divine love.

-- The prophecy in Isaiah 9:6-7 points to Jesus Christ as a universal gift for all humanity, offering guidance, peace, and eternal life.

-- Jesus fulfills the divine titles of Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, signifying his infinite wisdom and divine nature.

-- As the Prince of Peace, Jesus provides peace between God and humanity, as well as inner peace for all believers.

-- The ultimate purpose of His coming was to conquer sin and death, showing humanity the way to find peace with God and eternal life.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Isaiah 9:6-7

Join Sue Brown for a powerful reminder of all we have to be thankful for. Starting with a personal heart of gratitude for family, friends, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, this message anchors our focus on the unchanging love and faithfulness of the Lord. Sue and Raymond Brown challenge listeners to actively worship God, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day, as we reflect on the Psalms and the countless benefits we receive as the people of His pasture.

-- We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

-- Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.

-- Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who has made us and not we ourselves.

-- Forget not all His benefits, who forgives all of your iniquities, who heals all of your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, and who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercy.

-- His mercy is everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalms 95 -- Psalms 100 -- Psalms 103

Sue Brown continues the deep dive into Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, specifically the demand to turn stones into bread. This message reveals the enemy's core strategy: getting us to disobey God's will and act on our own selfish desires, thereby misusing the divine authority we possess. Sister Sue details why yielding to this temptation—prioritizing physical desires over spiritual reliance—would have disqualified Jesus as the sacrificial lamb, and how the same principle applies to us today.

The enemy's challenge is simple but powerful: Prove who you are. Learn why your true mission is not to prove yourself to Satan, but to stand firm on God's word and avoid taking selfish "shortcuts."

Key takeaways from this teaching: -- The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy your testimony, particularly when you feel weakest and most vulnerable. -- God has already given us authority and dominion, just as He gave Jesus "all power and authority under heaven and earth." -- The enemy wants you to act out of your own will and take matters into your own hands. -- Acting independently and out of selfish desire can disqualify you from the blessings and assignments God has prepared for you. -- When you know who you are in Christ, you do not need to perform a "trick" or prove anything to the devil.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 4:1-4 (The temptation of Jesus) -- Exodus 28:15-21 (The Breastplate of the High Priest) -- Matthew 28:18-20 (The Great Commission and All Authority)

In this challenging and inspiring teaching, Sue Brown takes a deep dive into the account of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted (Matthew 4:1-11). She explains that this was not a self-inflicted hardship, but a divinely allowed trial intended to prove Jesus' obedience and prepare him for his ministry. More importantly, it established the spiritual blueprint for how you can successfully resist the devil in your own life.

Sue Brown draws a crucial distinction between the external trials God allows (like Jesus' testing) and the internal temptations that arise from our own lusts and desires. Regardless of the source, your faith is being tested, and your way out is always the same:

Key Takeaways for Overcoming Temptation:

-- Jesus’ temptation was a spiritual transformation to prove his obedience.

-- God uses Jesus’ experience to give humanity an example of how to resist the devil.

-- The Lord will always provide a way to escape when we are tempted, but we must rely on Him.

-- Our temptations often arise from internal lusts and desires, while Jesus’ trial was an external adversary.

-- Reliance on the Holy Spirit, divine will, and scripture is essential for victory.

-- We must act on our faith and use the Word of God as our spiritual defense.

-- Knowing what is right and doing it not is sin (James 4:17)—you are accountable for your knowledge.

-- Our wilderness seasons are for a purpose: to develop our character and prepare us for ministry.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 4:1

-- 1 Corinthians 10:13

-- James 1:22

-- Matthew 6:24

-- James 4:17

-- James 4:1-3

In this timely and challenging message, Sue Brown directs listeners to essential truths found in the Gospel accounts and the book of Revelation. After a prayer for anointing and understanding, she reads a series of scriptures that lay out the path of Christ and the requirements for His followers. This reading emphasizes the authority of Scripture over temptation, the nature of God's invitation, and the absolute necessity of watchfulness as we await the Lord's return.

Main Points for Readiness and Repentance:

-- Fulfilling All Righteousness: The message begins with Jesus’ baptism, highlighting that submitting to God's ordained process is "fitting" for us to "fulfill all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15).

-- Living By the Word: Jesus' temptation in the wilderness establishes that the definitive defense against the devil is not physical provision but relying on "every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4).

-- The King's Wedding Feast: The parable illustrates God's widespread invitation to salvation, the rejection of that offer by some, and the ultimate necessity of having the proper "wedding garment" (righteousness/faith), because "many are called but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14).

-- Be Ready, For You Do Not Know the Hour: The final portion focuses on the signs of Christ's return, warning against the complacency of the "evil servant." The core instruction is to "watch therefore" and "be ready," as the Son of Man comes at an hour we do not expect.

-- Zealous Repentance and Invitation: The reading closes with an urgent call from Revelation: to buy gold refined in fire, be clothed in white garments, and be zealous and repent. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, offering intimate fellowship to all who will open it.

“False evidence may appear real, but when God says He’s your helper, He means it — so don’t worry, He’s got you.”

--Sue

In this powerful and transparent message, Sue speaks directly to the heart of anyone struggling with anxiety, relational tension, or personal betrayal. Drawing from Matthew 6 and her own lived experience, she emphasizes that worry often comes disguised as false evidence — fear that looks real but has no true power when we belong to God. From reconciling with loved ones to navigating the pain of marital challenges, she gently leads us to the truth that God is not only aware of what we’re going through — He’s right there with us in it. No matter how deep the storm or how complicated the emotions, there is one constant: God’s presence, God’s timing, and God’s grace. This episode is an invitation to release the weight, trust the process, and remember — He’s got you.

Jesus was trying to do good but still ran into opposition. We can expect no less.

A program aired on Inauguration Day 2025 about divine principles.

The Lord is going to direct our path this year, if we are willing to do Romans 12:1-2.