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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Thessalonians 2 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Kept From My Iniquity The Mercy and Truth of God: Learning to Be Led by Him Rather Than Our Flesh Primary Scriptures: Psalm 18, Psalm 32, Psalm 51, Psalm 99, Psalm 106, and Numbers 20 Central Truth: God's mercy meets us in our failures, His truth guides us in our decisions, and His Spirit leads us away from the iniquity that seeks to rule within us. We do not have to finish what our flesh starts when we are willing to trust Him, acknowledge Him, and walk in His ways. Introduction: It's Okay to Admit I'm Not Okay, but It's Not Okay to Stay There Amen and amen. What a gift it is to know that I don't have to have everything figured out. I don't have to pretend I've got everything together. I don't have to put on some kind of facade and convince everybody around me that everything is wonderful when, in reality, I'm struggling. I can acknowledge that I don't have all the answers, but I know the One who does. I can acknowledge that I don't have the strength, but I know where to find it. I can recognize that there's something wrong with me, something going on in my heart, something troubling my thoughts, something pulling at my affections, and I can go to the Lord with it. That's what we've been seeing over and over again as we've walked through the Psalms, haven't we? David would cry out, "I'm poor and needy." He recognized his condition. He understood his weaknesses. He knew there were things going on in him that he couldn't straighten out on his own. And here's the wonderful thing about it: David knew where to go! It's okay to admit, "Lord, I ain't okay. I need You. I need Your wisdom. I need Your mercy. I need Your guidance. I need You to do something in me that I

Berean Adult Sunday School class. We begin a new series on a study through the books of minor prophets in the Bible.

Justin Peters examines Kenneth Copeland Ministries' claim that it does not ask people for money. Using footage from the Southwest Believers' Convention, Justin exposes appeals that connect financial "seeds" with promises of healing, prosperity, and supernatural financial returns. For more teaching from Justin Peters, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on the Justin Peters YouTube channel and is shared here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wfuyOWWIs

Psalm 27 is David's description that Yahweh is light, salvation, and stronghold, so he need not fear surrounding enemies while he seeks to dwell in the Lord's house, gaze on His beauty, and wait for His deliverance. There were technical difficulties with this recording, so the video may freeze, and the audio may skip around. It did not capture the full recording.

We see that the same God of hope, power, and glory is present with us today as was present with the Israelites in Babylon. Though Jesus Christ has already come the first time, we now wait for His return. Therefore, we are in a season of waiting. This passage helps us understand what we should do while we wait for our Savior to return to this world. This sermon concludes a study of the book of Daniel by examining the eschatological promises in Daniel chapter 12, focusing on the assurance of God's ultimate plan amidst current global chaos and discouragement. The central message emphasizes that while the world often descends into disorder, believers are called to find hope in the certainty of the resurrection and the final judgment, where the names of the elect are securely recorded in the book of life. The text contrasts the inevitable wickedness of those without the Holy Spirit with the calling for believers to be purified and to shine with the brightness of the sky. The preacher urges the congregation to move beyond passive waiting by actively engaging in discipleship, specifically by identifying and mentoring a few individuals to become disciple makers. This active faith is presented as the practical response to God's promises, allowing the light of Christ to expose darkness and bring stability to a broken world.

John 1:14 1)The greatest demonstration of humility and love ever seen or known 2) What is the Father (God) like? 3) Our sympathetic Great High Priest 4) Fellowship with us - now and forever 5) Jesus identifies with all of humanity - from the least to the greatest 6) He did what was impossible for us to do for ourselves - He took away our sins