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Devotional Reading - January 5, 2026

1/5/26

Good morning, Beloved of God, 

Acts 9:15-16 LSB - [15] But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; [16] for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name. 

God chooses people on purpose, even people with messy pasts. Paul wasn’t picked because he had it all together; God chose him because He had a plan for him. That means your life isn’t random, and your past doesn’t disqualify you. If God can use Paul to speak to everyday people, leaders, and entire nations, He can use you right where you are.

Friends, following God won’t always be easy. God told Paul straight up that following Him would involve hardship. This reminds us that obeying God can cost us comfort, approval, and ease, but it’s still worth it. The real question is whether we’re willing to follow God even when it’s hard, not just when it’s convenient.

Yes, God definitely has a purpose for your life, no doubt, but that purpose will require courage, hardship, ridicule, rejection, persecution, endurance, as well as trust when things get uncomfortable.

So let's live hard for God, anticipating a walk that will challenge you! 

You know what time ⏰ it is!! 
Buckle up, buttercup 👊🏾💪🏾

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

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

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  1. Lo Lo YoungJanuary 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM

    Amen & Amen. Oh so true, however, I'm pressing through, no matter what may come my way. Got my seat belt on. Hallelujah 🙏🏿

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