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The Israelites testing in the wilderness defined their experience leading up to the spies report about the promised land. They had all they needed, yet still grumbled against God. In our own testing seasons, we have the option of following in their footsteps or learning from their example. When you're in a wilderness season, this is how you can thrive.

In chapter five of the book of Joshua in the Old Testament, Joshua is visited by a mysterious stranger. Who was this stranger? Why was his sword drawn? This encounter teaches us how to cross over from the past and into all God has for us. Sometimes crossing over means you have to face what God wants to fix.

Welcome to day eleven of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. When you're going through a season of physical hunger, we have to remember that the Holy Spirit is still with us. We also have to remember the affirmation from God that we ARE His children. Take the lesson from the beginning of Jesus' ministry, and know that you are in the Lord's favor today!

Welcome to day eleven of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. When you're going through a season of physical hunger, we have to remember that the Holy Spirit is still with us. We also have to remember the affirmation from God that we ARE His children. Take the lesson from the beginning of Jesus' ministry, and know that you are in the Lord's favor today!

A widowed woman was in a funeral for her only son.  Imagine the grief of losing another member of your family... but then Jesus sees her and has compassion on her. This story showcases the compassion and power of the Son of God. Jesus is the one who brings the dead back to life, and creates new things out of nothing. He did it for her, and he does it for us too!

King David is on the run when he receives a memento from his past that's he uses to help secure victory in the future. In the life of a believer, we too have mementos from our past that can help us keep faith for tomorrow. Mementos of God's faithfulness and love.

Jesus arrives on the scene 2,000 years ago to save the world from their sin, but His first miracle seems to indicate that it wasn't meant to be His first miracle. The story of Jesus turning the water into wine at the wedding in Cana is the first time His miraculous power is revealed. It also shows how our relationship with Him, is integral to His power working in our lives.

Peter and his fishing buddies had spent all night fishing and caught nothing. Then Jesus shows up, borrows their boat to teach the crowds, and after He tells them to put back out into the sea. What happens next is a testament to what can happen when we operate in faith, even when what the Lord tells us doesn't make sense.

When what you've been praying for doesn't seem like it's happening, it can be easy to lose heart. The story of Hannah in the Bible is a story of persistent prayer, faithfulness, and honesty with God. Despite the odds being against her, God heard her prayer. He can hear yours too.

When you get a chance to ask the King for something, what are you asking for? In the case of Nehemiah, it was asking for the chance to rebuild his home in Israel. When presented with the opportunity, not only was he granted his request, but was given supplies, protection, and favor. What are you asking in faith for today? If you had a moment with the King, what would your request be? Listen to this midweek sermon by our Young Adults Pastor, AT Gatlin, and stir up your faith today.