The Light

Why couldn't two grieving disciples recognize Jesus walking right beside them on the road to Emmaus? Dr. John traces their conversation with the risen Christ, revealing how their crushed hopes stemmed from a selective reading of Scripture — clinging to the promises they wanted while skipping over the suffering their own prophets had foretold.

The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

If you’ve ever faced difficult times—and who hasn’t?—then the next Grace to You could provide the much-needed word of encouragement you’ve been looking for. In remembrance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, be here for an interview with John MacArthur that originally aired just days after September 11th, 2001.

It’s so easy to focus on the non-essentials. We can become so preoccupied with the details we completely miss the big picture. Relationships become fractured when we only focus on the small stuff.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys Elihu’s message, what’s good and what’s bad, in Job 32–37.

From the Series: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance

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The light of the gospel shines into our hearts to bring salvation—and the light of the truth characterizes authentic gospel ministry. It is the open and truthful proclamation of Jesus Christ, marked by clarity and integrity.

Even ordinary tasks can feel overwhelming. Stress, grief, mistakes, uncertainty, and ongoing trials can leave you emotionally and spiritually exhausted, wondering how you’ll find the strength to keep going. Psalm 121 reminds us where our help comes from: the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

God does not expect us to pretend we’re okay or power through every difficult season on our own. When you’re too tired to pray, too overwhelmed to see clearly, or simply unsure how to take the next step, you can bring that weakness to Him. Jesus offers rest to those who are weary, and the Holy Spirit intercedes when we don’t have the words. Even in the darkest seasons, God remains near, providing the strength, peace, and help we need for whatever comes next.

Highlights:

• What to do when you feel emotionally, physically, or spiritually worn down
• How Psalm 121 reminds us to look to God for help when life feels overwhelming
• Why God does not expect us to pretend we are okay or handle everything alone
• Finding rest in Jesus during seasons of exhaustion, stress, and hardship
• How the Holy Spirit helps us when we are too weak or tired to pray
• Why God’s presence remains with us even when we cannot feel or see Him
• Encouragement to trust God for the strength needed to take the next step

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Full Transcript Below:

When Life Wears You Down

By Alexis A. Goring

Bible Reading:
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2 NIV

There’s a song by Tenth Avenue North that inspired this devotional. A melancholy melody starts, then the opening lyrics say how tired and worn they feel. They have a heavy heart from all the hard work it takes just to continue breathing. The mistakes they’ve made are creating a dark cloud over their heads, and the weight of the world is crushing their soul. But they know that God can give them rest, so with all they have left, they muster up a cry to Him. 

The singer says he knows he needs to lift his eyes up to God and remember Him, trusting God to see him through these tough times, but he feels too weak to look up because the trials and storms of life won’t cease. But he knows God can give him what he needs, renew his mind, and restore the brokenness of his soul. So, though they don’t have the will or energy to fight, they have hope because they know God will fight for them. 

This reminds me of the Bible verse above (Psalm 121). It also reminds me of words by Ellie Mont that she posted to her Instagram page a while ago. Mont

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