There are moments when God feels genuinely absent from us--even though He is sovereign over our suffering, and chooses to vindicate his people. Because God is sovereign, we can trust Him to work our suffering for good—even when He hasn’t done it yet. 

When was the last time you found yourself in awe of God?)

If you’re honest, you often wonder: “Does God even see me? Does He hear me? Is He really there in this dark hour?” That's exactly where Psalm 4 meets us. In the dark hours.

David's time drew near. He passes on the throne to his son Solomon...You don't have a choice in leaving a legacy. Everyone leaves one either good or bad.

David, had time on his hands, but on his mind he was filled with pride. Somehow he believed he was above consequences. 

David is on the run, stripped of every comfort — no palace, no royal favour, a lot of insecurity. At this point he’s anointed but not enthroned, chosen yet chased. He flees to the cave of Adullam, alone, desperate, and broken.

David is on the run, stripped of every comfort — no palace, no royal favour, a lot of insecurity. At this point he’s anointed but not enthroned, chosen yet chased. He flees to the cave of Adullam, alone, desperate, and broken.

So for those who feel confined, passed over, trapped in a menial place. Be encouraged by David’s example. When God wants to prepare us for bigger things, He teaches to first be faithful in the little things

Are you carrying someone’s burden today? Or are you only watching from a distance? Paul calls us not to isolation, but intervention in love.

In Pastor Phil's final sermon at The Gathering, he explains both the reality and necessity of the Holy Spirit's power in the Christian life. In order to grow in godliness we must learn to walk by the Spirit.