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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Christ’s consistency offers comfort in a changing world. His promises and love remain true through every season. Thomas Watson states,“God is the same when He chastens and when He comforts. His hand may change, but His heart remains unchangeable.” — Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17, ESV) God’s unchanging nature guarantees that His gifts are always good. Unlike shifting shadows, His faithfulness never falters.

“God is an unchangeable sun, ever shining, ever glorious. Though clouds may hide His face, His light is constant.” — John Owen, The Glory of Christ)

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In 19th-century England, George Müller felt called by God to care for orphaned children. At a time when poverty was rampant and resources scarce, he decided to trust solely in prayer and God’s provision rather than asking people for financial support. One morning, in one of Müller’s orphanages, the children sat down for breakfast. The table was set, the children were ready, but there was no food in the house. Müller didn’t panic; instead, he confidently prayed, thanking God for the meal He was about to provide, even though there was no visible sign of food.

As soon as the prayer ended, there was a knock at the door. It was the local baker, who told Müller that God had woken him up in the middle of the night, urging him to bake bread for the orphanage. He delivered enough bread for all the children. Moments later, another knock came—it was the milkman. His cart had broken down in front of the orphanage, and to prevent the milk from spoiling, he offered it to Müller and the children.

That morning, the children ate their fill, and Müller’s faith was once again affirmed. Over his lifetime, Müller cared for over 10,000 orphans, relying entirely on prayer and faith in God’s provision.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, ESV)

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“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1, ESV) Every part of creation points back to God. The skies, mountains, and oceans aren’t random occurrences but purposeful works that speak of His greatness.

“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” (1 Timothy 4:4, ESV) All that God has created is inherently good and worthy of our gratitude. Thanksgiving turns ordinary blessings into reminders of God’s provision.

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But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us, and His power is most evident when we acknowledge our weakness and depend on Him fully. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Thomas Goodwin states, “The Spirit is the promise of Christ’s presence. Though Christ is in heaven, the Spirit is Christ with us, supplying us with all grace in our hour of need.” (The Work of the Holy Spirit, Reformation Heritage Books, p. 98)

Psalm 73:26; “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”cThough human strength and resolve may falter, God is our unchanging source of strength and ultimate satisfaction.

Richard Sibbes; “As a mother is tenderest to the weakest child, so does Christ most mercifully incline His Spirit to strengthen the weakest believers.” (The Bruised Reed, Banner of Truth, p. 32)

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Imagine a fierce game of tug of war. On one side, you have a team of well-trained athletes pulling with all their might. On the other side, a group of equally determined competitors tugs back. Now picture yourself holding the rope in the middle, feeling the tension as both sides battle for dominance. This is what it’s like to walk as a Christian—caught between the desires of the flesh and the power of the Spirit. The question is: Which side will you lean into?

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. (Galatians 5:16-17)

John Piper states, “Walking by the Spirit means not only that we do not yield to the desires of the flesh but also that we do walk in paths of righteousness. The Spirit writes the law on our hearts and enables us to fulfill its just requirement by causing love to be our primary motivation.” (Source: Future Grace: The Purifying Power of the Promises of God, John Piper)

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In the Christian life, the Spirit of Truth, illuminates the Word, guiding us into truth and helping us navigate the complexities of faith in a world filled with falsehood. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 16:13)

John Owen states, “The Spirit of truth, as promised by Christ, abides with the church to guide it into all truth, not by the giving of new revelations, but by opening the meaning of Scripture that has already been given.” (The Holy Spirit, Works of John Owen, Vol. 3)

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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 reveals that believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to boldly witness for Christ, beginning locally and extending globally, as part of God’s mission to reach all nations.

John Piper; “The Spirit is not given to make us timid. He is given to make us radically bold in our witness and radically loving in our relationships.”; Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being. (Ephesians 3:16)

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Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5;) Notice here Jesus does not say apart from me you can do some things or most on your own. He says “nothing.” Zero!

Alistair Begg (Truth for Life) “To walk in the Spirit is to follow Christ daily, submitting our will to His. It is a walk of faith, trusting that His Spirit will lead and empower us for every step.” (Begg, Alistair. Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions. Moody Publishers, 2021.)

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. (Galatians 5:16-17)