Some Christians say the days of creation are millions of years each. But this doesn’t work as the days of creation are in a different order than the evolutionary timeline.

For example, God created plants on day three. God then created the sun, moon, and stars on day four. If these days are millions of years each, then how did the plants survive for millions of years without the sun?

If we take Genesis as history, there’s no problem. The plants only had to survive overnight before God created the sun. Instead of trying to fit man’s ideas into the text, we need to start with God’s Word and allow it to be the authority.

Sermon Overview
Scripture Passage: Isaiah 50:10-11

Sometimes, darkness falls upon even the most devout Christians. What can we do when the lights go out? What is the discipline of darkness? Isaiah 50:10 says, “Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys the voice of His Servant? Who walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord and rely upon his God.”

First, those of greatest devotion may know the deepest darkness. There is a distorted idea that the Christian life is all joy and light. But Isaiah 50 speaks to those who revere God and respect His authority, yet face deep perplexity and anguish.

Second, faith that is born in the light is developed in the dark. In order to develop our faith in the darkness, we must look and lean on the Lord. Adrian Rogers says, “It is better to be in a valley, leaning on God, than on a peak without Him.”

Third, some things are seen in the dark that cannot be seen in the light. Adrian Rogers says, “You could not see the stars were it not for the darkness.”

Fourth, it is better to lean on God in the darkness than stand alone in man-made light.

One of the great dangers of darkness is the temptation to light our own fires. But if the darkness has been ordained of God, we cannot undo what God has done. Man-made fire is deceptive; we see this in the stories of Abraham, Moses, and Simon Peter. When these men of God took matters into their own hands, it resulted in bitter weeping and “lying down in sorrow.”

Finally, if our sun has set, we must remember it will rise again. Isaiah 50:4 says, “The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned."

When we get to a better day, we will be equipped to teach the greatest treasure of the darkness: that in our deepest sorrow, our Heavenly Father’s eyes are upon us.

Apply it to your life
If you’re in darkness right now, don’t light your own fire; look and lean on God. Remember these words from Adrian Rogers: “God will turn every tear to a pearl, every hurt to a hallelujah, every Calvary to an Easter; your morning will come.”

Not every message that sounds spiritual comes from God. In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes how Satan deceives the Church through counterfeit gospels—false teachings that weaken the authority of Scripture, deny Christ’s Lordship, and lead souls away from salvation.

Dr. Youssef warns against the lies that say all truth is equal, Biblical conviction is hateful, history can be rewritten, and believers should stay silent. But Scripture is clear: God’s Word is inerrant, Jesus Christ is fully God, and salvation is found in Him alone.

This episode calls every listener to:

In a confused age, the Church must not retreat. We must speak clearly, live faithfully, and proclaim Christ alone.

Scripture Focus: Galatians 1:6–9; John 14:6; Acts 20:29-31

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Whether a student, young adult, or middle-aged, at some point in our life, we all ask the question, “Who am I?" We long for a sense of our own unique identity. You might look to religion, philosophy, or even psychoanalysis to define yourself, but if you are searching for an authentic identity and individuality, then you must go to the One Who made all of reality and Who made you.

Today's Bible Verse: "The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains because they had chariots fitted with iron." — Judges 1:19

Judges 1:19 reminds us that even when God is with us, we may still encounter obstacles that feel overwhelming. The tribe of Judah experienced victory because the Lord was with them, yet they struggled to overcome the people living in the plains because they had powerful iron chariots. This passage reveals the tension between God’s presence and the challenges we face.

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Full Transcript Below:

Hello, and thank you for listening to Your Daily Bible Verse, the podcast that examines one verse each day to learn more about God and His will for us. I'm your host, Jennifer Slattery, and after this short word from our sponsors, we'll dive into today's Bible verse, Judges 1:19. Today's Bible Verse: Judges 1:19

"The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains because they had chariots fitted with iron." — Judges 1:19

When my anxiety spikes, it's often because I've made my problems much too big and my God far too small.

Now, please don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying all of my—or your—mental health challenges will disappear if we simply "have more faith." But when, in the middle of an overwhelming situation, I'm able to recognize and gain comfort from the Lord's presence, He reminds me of an important, unchanging truth:

Nothing is too hard or too big for Him to overcome.

This helps me acknowledge the reality of my fear without allowing it to drown out the truth.