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Devotional Reading - April 6, 2026

 


4/6/26

Good morning, Beloved, 

Acts 1:1-3 - The first account, O Theophilus, I composed, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over forty days and speaking about the things concerning the kingdom of God.

I know you probably heard preaching about the resurrection yesterday, but it's not a once a year reality, it's an everyday reality, so I'm going to spread more icing on the cake 🎂 today! 😎

In these opening verses, Luke reminds us of something foundational: the Christian faith is not built on feelings, opinions, or stories passed down like myths, nope, it is built on real events. Jesus lived, taught, suffered, died, and after His resurrection, He showed Himself alive with many convincing proofs. This means our faith is rooted in truth, not imagination. It’s anchored in what actually happened, not just what we feel in the moment.

That’s important, because our feelings change all the time. Some days you feel strong in your faith, other days you feel distant, tired, or uncertain. But the truth of Christ does not rise and fall with our emotions. Jesus is STILL alive whether we feel it or not. The resurrection is still real whether your circumstances are good or bad. Our confidence is not in how we feel, it’s in who God is and what He has already done.

Check it out, this challenges us to stop leaning on emotions as the foundation of our faith. Feelings can support your faith, BUT THEY CANNOT SUSTAIN IT. When life gets hard, feelings will fade, but truth stands still. The same Jesus who revealed Himself to His disciples is the same risen Lord we trust today.

Remember, Friends, your faith is not weak and delicate, because it’s not built on you, it’s built on facts. And facts don’t change.

So when your feelings are shaky, stand on what is certain, what is absolute, what is truth:

Jesus is alive...AND THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

You know what time ⏰ it is!!! 

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

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

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  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM

    🙏🙏❤️

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  2. AnonymousApril 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM

    Amen! Emotions and feelings are tricky they can change with the wind. But we stand on the firm foundation of the living word to guide us in good and turbulent times

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  3. AnonymousApril 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM

    Amen 🙏

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  4. AnonymousApril 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM

    Amen

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