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Devotional Reading - January 26, 2026


 

1/26/26

Good morning, Friends, 

Acts 11:21-  And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number believed and turned to the Lord.

This short verse carries a lot of weight. It reminds us that real spiritual change doesn’t happen because people are clever, persuasive, or impressive. It happens because God shows up. The “hand of the Lord” means God’s active power at work. These believers were faithful to speak, but it was God who moved hearts. Without His hand, nothing lasting happens.

Sometimes,  we trust methods more than we trust God. We rely on plans, personalities, programs, or other people's opinions. But Acts 11:21 pulls the curtain back and says, this is God’s work. People didn’t just hear a message, they were changed. They believed, and they turned. Faith and repentance are gifts of grace. God didn’t just inform their minds, He transformed their direction.

Check it out, God didn’t require perfect people to share the good news or create circumstances where it was safe to do so.  Nope, He used ordinary believers who were willing to speak about Jesus even in the midst of persecution.  When God’s hand is with His people, small obedience can lead to a huge impact. You might feel inadequate, unqualified, or unnoticed, but God specializes in working through weakness so that He gets all the glory.

We must rely on God's power! If we try to do God's work in our own power, it's gonna lead to burnout. Our responsibility is faithfulness; leave the results to the Lord.

Friends, be encouraged to show up, speak truth, love boldly, and trust deeply. Pray not just for opportunities, but for the hand of the Lord to be with you. Because when God is at work, people's lives don’t just get better, they turn to Him.

You know what time ⏰ it is!! 

Maranatha (The Lord is coming)  
Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2026 at 9:11 AM

    God is so good and he is worthy to be praised. Trying to do things without is asking for trouble. Take the handle in my life and guide me where you want me to go. Amen

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2026 at 1:08 PM

    Amen. ~Joy~

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  3. Lo Lo YoungJanuary 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM

    Total reliance on God's Will and direction on a daily basis. Amen🙏🏿

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