In Spirit & Truth

We often have a hard time speaking truth. Whether it’s fear of hurting someone, or fear of being disliked that keeps us from it, we need to reassess. Pastor JD reminds us today how hard it can be to say the things that no one wants to hear, but it’s God's truth! And it needs to be said. Don’t turn away when the listening gets tough.

People who are creative like to believe they come up with new things, but the reality is, there’s nothing new under the sun. But we find ways to be different. Satan, however, is 100% a counterfeiter. Pastor JD reminds us today, He cannot create – only manipulate and destroy. Be encouraged that we have the Creator on our side.

We all do things without thinking. But what if we didn’t? Today, Pastor JD reminds us that God allows nothing unless it’s part of His plan. So, on the other side of that, everything that happens has gone through God’s filter. Don’t be discouraged with the state of our world – it’s a sad state – but God is in total control.

Pastor JD will wrap up this checklist in Titus as he continues to ask the question today, are our affairs in order? Our motives, attitudes, and actions will give us clues for where we are falling short in this list, but by God's grace, HE will complete the work that He has started in us.

How are you doing living out the Christian life? Good? No Struggles? Well Pastor JD will continue going through the checklist of things we need to get in order found in this passage in Titus and he will give us some really good news. God is the one who will do it in us... By His Spirit!

Are your affairs in order? That's what Pastor JD will be asking today as he goes through the list of things we need to make sure are straight before we come to the end of our lives. It might surprise you, but we spend an awful lot of time focusing on the things that won't have eternal significance.

We have a tendency to settle down wherever we are; it doesn’t really matter where so long as we have all we need. But today, Pastor JD urges us to not get too comfortable on this earth; it’s quickly being corrupted and will soon burn – you don’t want to be here when that happens. Don’t settle until you’re at the pearly gates.

Does it feel like you never have enough time? Well in today’s update, Pastor JD urges us to pay attention to the signs around us; time is running short, and Jesus WILL return soon. We don’t want to be caught like a thief in the night, so pay attention, don’t be ignorant, and trust only in Jesus Christ and His Holy Word.

People talk about how maybe our reality isn’t true, maybe we’re being controlled, and we just don’t know it. Well, today, Pastor JD reminds us that we’re living in the end times; the written prophecies are happening in real-time. Be skeptical and stand firm in your beliefs, because it’s only downhill until we leave this world.

They say hindsight is 20-20. Have you ever looked back on an unanswered prayer and realized it was God's grace that you didn't get what you asked for? Pastor JD will encourage us that in spite of hard circumstances God is still on the throne, and his sovereign plan WILL be accomplished. What a wonderful truth!

We are living in some crazy times. There doesn't seem to be any direction that you can look where there isn't a message of fear. As Pastor JD shares today, if it were not for the hope we have in Jesus, it would definitely be a bleak outlook. BUT the promises of God are as true today as they were when Paul wrote his letters.

Do you have a hard time accepting criticism? It’s not easy to hear about the things you’re doing wrong. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that we need to remain teachable, like Paul. Don’t bite someone’s head off because they’re trying to lovingly correct you, be gentle and humble enough to hear what they have to say.

We say we love a lot of things; we love Christmas and the holidays, we love getting presents… but Pastor JD reminds us today, that we often use it cheaply; it doesn’t hold the weight that it should. Don’t take it lightly when the Bible tells you God loves you. Because He loves you so much, that He sacrificed himself for you.

Have you ever needed anything? We want lots of things, we desire to do, or be lots of things, but how often have you been in need and you stayed in that need? Pastor JD reminds us today that God always provides for those who are faithful to Him. It may not be how you pictured, but He always takes care of those He loves.

Does it ever feel like you’re too at home in this world? Pastor JD reminds us today, that we must be careful when it comes to loving the things OF this world. When you have passion for the things that are not of God, it’s like committing adultery, only spiritually. Be careful to see this world for what it is, a temporary home.

Have you ever worked yourself ragged for something you’re passionate about? If we do that for earthly satisfaction, Pastor JD reminds us, how much more should we do that for Christ? We fight every day to earn our eternal crown. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t get distracted by the whims of this world.

Have you ever slowed down due to self-doubt? We often second guess ourselves and so we take a step back, assess the situation, and proceed how we see best. What Pastor JD reminds us of today, is that – as Christians – we should never slow down. Keep your eyes on Christ so that self-doubt doesn’t hold you back.

The world and its pleasures are tempting. And the work of God can be difficult. You may wonder how on earth you can stay faithful and purposeful for God in this life. Today, Pastor JD will encourage you to simply begin the work God is calling you. Fill yourself up with Him and you’ll lose your desire for anything less.

For many years, Pastor JD has ended His prophecy updates with the A,B,C’s of salvation. Recently he has started adding “but God” stories. These are stories about how God has shown up in impossible circumstances that give us hope and deepen our faith in these trying times. Listen and be encouraged!

Pastor JD’s update today deals with the very practical matter of filling out a religious exemption form available on his website. More than 100,000 of these forms have been downloaded and printed to give to employers who are requiring the COVID vaccine. This is very pertinent information for people around the globe.

The Bible is an important tool that points people to Jesus. Pastor JD reminds us in His update today that Jesus fulfilled more than 300 Biblical prophecies and the chances of this happening are minuscule. We can trust that He is the Messiah, and we can be sure that He will fulfill more prophecies yet to come!

People don’t like to be told they’re wrong or sinful. Most people today, when they feel rebuked, will close their hearts to correction. As Pastor JD teaches today, God has harsh words for those who only listen to truth when it’s something they want to hear but reject the truth and the correction that will save them.

When you, as a believer, share the good news of Christ, many that you share it with will reject the message of truth. But, as Pastor JD teaches today, don’t be discouraged. Don’t allow the reactions of others to dissuade you. Continue to share, all the more urgently because the end is coming and eternities are on the line.

Terrifying times are here and more are coming into this world. And the enemy desires for these trials to riddle you with doubt and fear and cause you to walk away from God. However, as Pastor JD teaches today, as a believer, you can stand firm in your faith by relying on the Holy Spirit and remembering and clinging to God’s word.

This world was meant to be a temporary stay. At best we get maybe 100 years here. And the question is, where do you want to spend eternity… with a God who loves you? Or apart from Him? The decision is yours and Jesus is the answer. Believe in Him, call upon His name, and be saved. This life is but a vapor.