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Devotional Reading - February 12, 2026

 

2/12/26

Good morning, Friends, 

John 16:31 - 31 Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe?

Right before this verse, the disciples just told Jesus, “Now we believe.” They’re feeling confident. They’re talking strong. So, Jesus claps back, “Do you now believe?” That’s not him hyping up their faith, he's giving them a reality check. Why? Because in just a few hours, when soldiers show up and the pressure hits, every one of them is going to run. They think they’re solid. Jesus knows they’re about to fold.

How many times have we said, “God, I’m all in,” when life is smooth, but the moment trouble shows up, fear takes over? We talk bold in safe spaces. We post faith quotes. We sing loud at church. But when obedience costs reputation, comfort, money, or relationships, uh-oh, that’s when all that talk gets tested. Jesus isn’t shocked by that. He knows our faith can be loud in the moment and fragile under pressure.

Keep it a 💯 , real believers can still be weak. The disciples were chosen. They walked with Jesus. They saw miracles. And they still ran. That's the pride-killer right there tho. It reminds us we’re not as strong as we think. Left to ourselves, we panic. We protect ourselves. We look out for number one. That’s what sin does, it makes courage crumble when heat rises.

But hold up.... be encouraged because even though Jesus knew they would scatter, He still went to the cross for them. Their weakness didn’t cancel His mission. Their failure didn’t surprise Him. Their fear didn’t stop His love. That means your bad night, your weak moment, your struggle under pressure, that doesn’t overthrow God’s grip on you. If your faith is real, even if it’s small, your security isn’t in how tight you hold Jesus. It’s in how tight He holds you.

Come 🫴🏾get this freedom!!! Because some of us feel like if we mess up one more time, God is done with us. But look at the disciples. They ran. And after the resurrection? Jesus restored them. Strengthened them. Used them. The story didn’t end in their failure. You feel me?

So when Jesus says, “Do you now believe?” let that question hit your heart and sink into the very depth of your soul. Is your faith just words? Or is it rooted deep enough to survive pressure? So, don't run away when you see your weakness, run to Him. Check ✅  it out,  "weak faith in a strong Savior is still safe". You might stumble. But if you belong to Him, He won’t let you fall away. And that’s real hope. 

Holla atcha boi!!!!!!

You know what time ⏰ it is!!! 

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

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

Comments

  1. CWillz22February 12, 2026 at 7:50 AM

    Thank you Lord for loving me 🙏🏾

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  2. LB BFebruary 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM

    for we walk by faith, not by sight
    ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬ ‭KJV‬‬
    Keep me closer to you Lord! Strengthen me in this daily walk!!

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