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Lead with Your Faith
Acts 10:1–3 (NLT®)
In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. One afternoon about three o’clock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. “Cornelius!” the angel said.
The Romans worshiped a pantheon of pagan gods, and Cornelius would have been unusual among them. He was a centurion or “captain” in the Roman army that had conquered the region, but his life was oriented toward the Lord. He was known to be devout, God-fearing, and generous to the poor. This verse sounds as if he had led his entire household to believe in God. He was also known as a man of prayer. I’m sure he took some ridicule from his peer group for that. I suspect it affected his professional status. At the very least, it would have been noted in his personnel file. Yet he was willing to be known as a man who served God both privately and publicly. I’m asking you to do the same and lead with your faith—not just at church but in every part of your life. Some people will admire you for that, and some won’t. But I assure you that it will be more than worth whatever challenges it brings.
THINK ABOUT IT
The angel God sent to Cornelius told him that his prayers and gifts to the poor had been received by God as an offering (Acts 10:4). It’s both encouraging and sobering to know that our devotion to God is noted and credited to us.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I come in humility to say that I am sorry for the times when I have not given You my complete devotion. Please forgive me. I want to serve You faithfully in every place and in every opportunity You put before me. I want to honor You in the private places and the public places. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Acts 10:1–3 (NLT®)
In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. One afternoon about three o’clock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. “Cornelius!” the angel said.
The Romans worshiped a pantheon of pagan gods, and Cornelius would have been unusual among them. He was a centurion or “captain” in the Roman army that had conquered the region, but his life was oriented toward the Lord. He was known to be devout, God-fearing, and generous to the poor. This verse sounds as if he had led his entire household to believe in God. He was also known as a man of prayer. I’m sure he took some ridicule from his peer group for that. I suspect it affected his professional status. At the very least, it would have been noted in his personnel file. Yet he was willing to be known as a man who served God both privately and publicly. I’m asking you to do the same and lead with your faith—not just at church but in every part of your life. Some people will admire you for that, and some won’t. But I assure you that it will be more than worth whatever challenges it brings.
THINK ABOUT IT
The angel God sent to Cornelius told him that his prayers and gifts to the poor had been received by God as an offering (Acts 10:4). It’s both encouraging and sobering to know that our devotion to God is noted and credited to us.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I come in humility to say that I am sorry for the times when I have not given You my complete devotion. Please forgive me. I want to serve You faithfully in every place and in every opportunity You put before me. I want to honor You in the private places and the public places. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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A Prayer for Today
(Based on Exodus 2:25 & 3:7)
Father,
You are the God who sees.
You have surely seen the places where I am burdened today—the pressures, the worries, the things that feel too heavy.
You have heard the quiet cries of my heart, even the ones I haven’t spoken out loud. And You know my sufferings; not from a distance, but with the deep, personal knowing of a Father who cares.
Thank You that nothing about my day is hidden from You. Because You see, hear, and know, I trust You to act in Your perfect timing and perfect way.
Come near.
Lift what I cannot carry. Give me peace where there is anxiety, strength where I feel weak, and the quiet confidence that You are concerned about me.
I rest in Your seeing, Your hearing, and Your knowing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(Based on Exodus 2:25 & 3:7)
Father,
You are the God who sees.
You have surely seen the places where I am burdened today—the pressures, the worries, the things that feel too heavy.
You have heard the quiet cries of my heart, even the ones I haven’t spoken out loud. And You know my sufferings; not from a distance, but with the deep, personal knowing of a Father who cares.
Thank You that nothing about my day is hidden from You. Because You see, hear, and know, I trust You to act in Your perfect timing and perfect way.
Come near.
Lift what I cannot carry. Give me peace where there is anxiety, strength where I feel weak, and the quiet confidence that You are concerned about me.
I rest in Your seeing, Your hearing, and Your knowing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Exodus 3:7
God Sees, Hears, and Knows
“Then the Lord said, ‘I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings.’” (ESV)
(Also: “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.” – NIV)
Short Lesson:
At the burning bush, God speaks to Moses and picks up right where Exodus 2:25 left off. What God had quietly “seen” and “known” about Israel’s suffering, He now declares openly.
Three powerful verbs stand out:
•I have surely seen (Hebrew intensifies it: “seeing, I have seen”)
•I have heard their cry
•I know their sufferings
“Know” again is the deep, personal word (yada)—not distant information, but intimate awareness and concern.
God is not a distant observer; their pain has moved Him to act. In the very next verse He says, “I have come down to deliver them.”
Point:
God does not merely notice suffering—He fully sees it, hears the cry, and knows the pain. That knowledge leads to rescue.
Application:
When you feel unseen or unheard in your struggle, remember this: God has already seen, already heard, and already knows. And because He knows, He moves.
God Sees, Hears, and Knows
“Then the Lord said, ‘I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings.’” (ESV)
(Also: “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.” – NIV)
Short Lesson:
At the burning bush, God speaks to Moses and picks up right where Exodus 2:25 left off. What God had quietly “seen” and “known” about Israel’s suffering, He now declares openly.
Three powerful verbs stand out:
•I have surely seen (Hebrew intensifies it: “seeing, I have seen”)
•I have heard their cry
•I know their sufferings
“Know” again is the deep, personal word (yada)—not distant information, but intimate awareness and concern.
God is not a distant observer; their pain has moved Him to act. In the very next verse He says, “I have come down to deliver them.”
Point:
God does not merely notice suffering—He fully sees it, hears the cry, and knows the pain. That knowledge leads to rescue.
Application:
When you feel unseen or unheard in your struggle, remember this: God has already seen, already heard, and already knows. And because He knows, He moves.
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Exodus 2:25
God Sees and Knows
“God saw the people of Israel—and God knew.” (ESV)
(Also: “So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.” – NIV)
Lesson:
The Israelites were groaning under harsh slavery in Egypt. Nothing had changed yet—no Moses at the bush, no plagues, no deliverance. But God saw them and knew them.
In Hebrew, “knew” (yada) means more than awareness. It means intimate, personal knowledge and concern—the same word used for deep relational knowing.
God was not distant or indifferent; their suffering had become His business because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Point:
When it feels like God is silent, He still sees. He still knows. And because He knows, He moves.
Application:
Whatever hardship you’re facing, God has not overlooked you. He sees, He cares, and in His perfect timing He acts.
God Sees and Knows
“God saw the people of Israel—and God knew.” (ESV)
(Also: “So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.” – NIV)
Lesson:
The Israelites were groaning under harsh slavery in Egypt. Nothing had changed yet—no Moses at the bush, no plagues, no deliverance. But God saw them and knew them.
In Hebrew, “knew” (yada) means more than awareness. It means intimate, personal knowledge and concern—the same word used for deep relational knowing.
God was not distant or indifferent; their suffering had become His business because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Point:
When it feels like God is silent, He still sees. He still knows. And because He knows, He moves.
Application:
Whatever hardship you’re facing, God has not overlooked you. He sees, He cares, and in His perfect timing He acts.
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This statement is so true.
Ben Carson, love this man for many reasons. I have had the honor of seeing him speak twice at my Church.
He is so smart and such a good teacher of the Bible.
Ben Carson, love this man for many reasons. I have had the honor of seeing him speak twice at my Church.
He is so smart and such a good teacher of the Bible.
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Curtis Self retweeted
Today is the last day of early voting in Tennessee! If you haven't voted yet, make a plan to get to the polls today. If you can't make it, Election Day is November 3rd. Find your polling location and more voting information at sos.tn.gov/govotetn.
#EarlyVoting #VoteTN #CarolSwain
#EarlyVoting #VoteTN #CarolSwain
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Before you do it...
Before you say it...
Before you post it...
Ask yourself, is this pleasing to God?
Before you say it...
Before you post it...
Ask yourself, is this pleasing to God?
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Now, Choose Life!
Deuteronomy 30:19–20 (NIV®)
I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.
Throughout the book of Deuteronomy, Moses tells God’s people which of their actions will result in a blessing and which will result in a curse. Here, he reminds them that the choice to be either blessed or cursed is theirs. Moses was a compassionate leader, and his heartfelt advice to them was “Now, choose life!” He knew that in choosing the things that please God, they would bring blessings not just upon themselves, but also upon their children. God is still giving His people that same choice: life and prosperity, or death and destruction (v. 15). Believers are continually being confronted with these choices—to live according to His guidelines and experience His blessing or go our own way and experience His punishment. I want to do everything I can to experience His blessings, and I intend to make choices that will have that result.
THINK ABOUT IT
God is the One who presents an invitation toward life instead of death, and blessings rather than curses—the choice is always ours to make each day.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to this unique season and allowing me to be Your ambassador and representative in the earth. Give me the wisdom to make choices that will bring Your blessings upon my life, my home, my family, my community, and my nation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Deuteronomy 30:19–20 (NIV®)
I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.
Throughout the book of Deuteronomy, Moses tells God’s people which of their actions will result in a blessing and which will result in a curse. Here, he reminds them that the choice to be either blessed or cursed is theirs. Moses was a compassionate leader, and his heartfelt advice to them was “Now, choose life!” He knew that in choosing the things that please God, they would bring blessings not just upon themselves, but also upon their children. God is still giving His people that same choice: life and prosperity, or death and destruction (v. 15). Believers are continually being confronted with these choices—to live according to His guidelines and experience His blessing or go our own way and experience His punishment. I want to do everything I can to experience His blessings, and I intend to make choices that will have that result.
THINK ABOUT IT
God is the One who presents an invitation toward life instead of death, and blessings rather than curses—the choice is always ours to make each day.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to this unique season and allowing me to be Your ambassador and representative in the earth. Give me the wisdom to make choices that will bring Your blessings upon my life, my home, my family, my community, and my nation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Live & Speak the Truth We Know
Psalm 145:13 (NIV®)
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.
When we allow the enemy to give us a small-minded approach to our faith, it diminishes our effectiveness. We spend our time at church debating whether or not God still does miracles. We quibble about the End Times. We argue over the color of the carpet. The Church—that’s us—is in the earth for something bigger: to demonstrate the authority and power of Almighty God. He intends for the Church—that’s us—to be an expression of His intent to shape the hearts of people and the destinies of nations. Let’s remember that the God we worship and serve spoke our world into existence and rules over an everlasting Kingdom. He wants every person to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord. He raises up leaders and puts them down. So, let’s cast a vision that is bigger than ourselves. Let’s speak and live the truth we know. As God’s people act more and more like the Church, we will change not only people’s hearts, but the course of history as well.
THINK ABOUT IT
Let’s move beyond “how I’ve always been” and “how we’ve always done it” and ask God to give us a fresh perspective on our role in His Kingdom.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help Your people rise up and be the Church You desire. May Your purposes break forth in the earth. Show me how to be a part of that. Give me a vision that is bigger than myself and the courage to see it through. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Psalm 145:13 (NIV®)
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.
When we allow the enemy to give us a small-minded approach to our faith, it diminishes our effectiveness. We spend our time at church debating whether or not God still does miracles. We quibble about the End Times. We argue over the color of the carpet. The Church—that’s us—is in the earth for something bigger: to demonstrate the authority and power of Almighty God. He intends for the Church—that’s us—to be an expression of His intent to shape the hearts of people and the destinies of nations. Let’s remember that the God we worship and serve spoke our world into existence and rules over an everlasting Kingdom. He wants every person to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord. He raises up leaders and puts them down. So, let’s cast a vision that is bigger than ourselves. Let’s speak and live the truth we know. As God’s people act more and more like the Church, we will change not only people’s hearts, but the course of history as well.
THINK ABOUT IT
Let’s move beyond “how I’ve always been” and “how we’ve always done it” and ask God to give us a fresh perspective on our role in His Kingdom.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help Your people rise up and be the Church You desire. May Your purposes break forth in the earth. Show me how to be a part of that. Give me a vision that is bigger than myself and the courage to see it through. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Exodus 1:21
“And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.” (NIV)
When Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to kill every newborn Hebrew boy, they chose a higher loyalty.
They “feared God” more than they feared the king (Exodus 1:17). That reverence produced courage: they refused the order and let the babies live.
God noticed.
He not only protected the people of Israel but also specifically blessed the midwives by establishing households—families—for them.
In a culture where family and descendants meant security, legacy, and honor, this was a profound reward.
The principle is simple and lasting.
When we honor God above human pressure or threat, He honors us. Fear of God is not terror; it is deep reverence that frees us to do what is right even when it is costly. God is not indifferent to that kind of faithfulness—He builds what we risk for His sake.
Today’s application:
Where are you tempted to compromise because of pressure, convenience, or fear of consequences? Choose reverence over fear of man. The same God who built households for two ordinary midwives still rewards those who put Him first.
When Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to kill every newborn Hebrew boy, they chose a higher loyalty.
They “feared God” more than they feared the king (Exodus 1:17). That reverence produced courage: they refused the order and let the babies live.
God noticed.
He not only protected the people of Israel but also specifically blessed the midwives by establishing households—families—for them.
In a culture where family and descendants meant security, legacy, and honor, this was a profound reward.
The principle is simple and lasting.
When we honor God above human pressure or threat, He honors us. Fear of God is not terror; it is deep reverence that frees us to do what is right even when it is costly. God is not indifferent to that kind of faithfulness—He builds what we risk for His sake.
Today’s application:
Where are you tempted to compromise because of pressure, convenience, or fear of consequences? Choose reverence over fear of man. The same God who built households for two ordinary midwives still rewards those who put Him first.
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Satan will try and turn everything evil. Some people use the word "Christian Nationalist" as an evil word. Almost a slur against Christians who also love America.
The reason America has been blessed for over 250 years is because of our founding father's who put God as a major part of this nations formation.
I love God, love America... if that makes me a Christian Nationalist... so be it.... I have been called worse.
If this country we live in DOES NOT keep it's Christian heritage then it will fall like all the nations before us and like the nations in Europe are doing now.
Stop letting the Satan and his minions use this as a negative.
The reason America has been blessed for over 250 years is because of our founding father's who put God as a major part of this nations formation.
I love God, love America... if that makes me a Christian Nationalist... so be it.... I have been called worse.
If this country we live in DOES NOT keep it's Christian heritage then it will fall like all the nations before us and like the nations in Europe are doing now.
Stop letting the Satan and his minions use this as a negative.
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This was such a good episode.
Thank you @howertonjosh
Pastor DISMANTLES Viral Feminist LIE That’s Destroying Marriages | Live ... youtu.be/uFhZe_N-vnY?si… via @YouTube
Thank you @howertonjosh
Pastor DISMANTLES Viral Feminist LIE That’s Destroying Marriages | Live ... youtu.be/uFhZe_N-vnY?si… via @YouTube
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A New Love for God’s People
Hebrews 10:24–25 (NLT®)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
You might think that because I am a pastor, I have always loved being in a building full of Christians. Not so. There was a time when Christians really annoyed me. The problem was not them. The problem was me. I was not totally committed to living for the Lord, and I was convicted by what I saw in their lives. Their love for the Lord and each other—and their desire to lead holy lives and serve God—rankled me because it pointed out all the places where I could be doing better. They were thorns in my flesh! Thankfully, the Holy Spirit changed my heart, and now I love to be with the people of God. If being around God’s people annoys you, or if you would rather be with pagans than with godly people, ask Him to help you change. The Holy Spirit will help you examine your thoughts and motives and give you a change of heart. And if you see a brother or sister struggling in this way, encourage them and graciously try to draw them into your fellowship of believers.
THINK ABOUT IT
Are you more content to be with the people of God or the people who have no desire to please Him?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, forgive me for when I have sat in Your house and with Your people but wished to be somewhere else. Give me a new love for You and Your people. Holy Spirit, show me the places where I would rather be sinful than holy, and then help me to change. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Hebrews 10:24–25 (NLT®)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
You might think that because I am a pastor, I have always loved being in a building full of Christians. Not so. There was a time when Christians really annoyed me. The problem was not them. The problem was me. I was not totally committed to living for the Lord, and I was convicted by what I saw in their lives. Their love for the Lord and each other—and their desire to lead holy lives and serve God—rankled me because it pointed out all the places where I could be doing better. They were thorns in my flesh! Thankfully, the Holy Spirit changed my heart, and now I love to be with the people of God. If being around God’s people annoys you, or if you would rather be with pagans than with godly people, ask Him to help you change. The Holy Spirit will help you examine your thoughts and motives and give you a change of heart. And if you see a brother or sister struggling in this way, encourage them and graciously try to draw them into your fellowship of believers.
THINK ABOUT IT
Are you more content to be with the people of God or the people who have no desire to please Him?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, forgive me for when I have sat in Your house and with Your people but wished to be somewhere else. Give me a new love for You and Your people. Holy Spirit, show me the places where I would rather be sinful than holy, and then help me to change. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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