FROM THE KEYBOARD

Every decision plants a seed, and every repeated decision cultivates a harvest. Sowing to the flesh produces corruption, while sowing to the Spirit produces the fruit of a life surrendered to God. Don’t grow discouraged when growth seems slow, the harvest is coming if you remain faithful. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9).

God designed rest to restore us, not to make us resistant to the needs around us. Jesus honored the Sabbath while continuing to teach, heal, and serve, showing that rest and mercy are never enemies. Take time to lay down your ordinary responsibilities, but never become so committed to your schedule that you become unavailable to God. “Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath” (Matthew 12:12).

Spiritual warfare is real, demonic activity is real, and Jesus Christ possesses complete authority over it. Yet Scripture does not teach us to search for a demon behind every difficulty; some struggles require repentance, discipleship, pastoral care, or wise medical attention. The Church must be prepared to confront genuine spiritual bondage without turning the name of Jesus into a formula or spectacle. We should neither deny demons nor diagnose every difficulty as a demon, because ultimately, true deliverance is found in Jesus Christ. “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13).

When we consider the state of the world and how everything appears bent toward a hellish conclusion, it is clear that a spiritual battle is raging. But God has not left His people defenseless; He has placed spiritual weaponry at our disposal. We must know what those weapons are, learn how to use them, and refuse to fight spiritual battles with worldly methods. The darkness may be advancing, but the Church has been armed to stand. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4).

We are promised to Christ, but the wedding is still ahead. Until then, the Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we belong to Him and that He will return for His Bride. Since we are engaged to the King, let us remain engaged in His kingdom, seeking His righteousness and living ready for His arrival. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’” (Revelation 22:17)

We often look for God in extraordinary moments while overlooking His presence in the ordinary ones. Yet some of His greatest work happens through quiet obedience and small choices consistently surrendered to Him. Do not despise what feels insignificant today, God often uses ordinary moments to accomplish eternal purposes. “For who has despised the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10)