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DEVOTIONAL: “The Time Is Near—Jesus Is Coming Soon!”

During Evening Prayer, the Book of Revelation has been taught with such power and clarity, revealing mighty truths that stir the soul and awaken the spirit. Each chapter, each verse, has become a trumpet blast, calling us out of complacency and into divine readiness. What once seemed sealed is now being opened with great urgency and grace.

Revelation 10 and 11 reveal that the unveiling of Jesus is not only near, it’s happening now. The mighty angel lifting his hand to heaven declares there will be no more delay. Time as we know it is shrinking. Mercy is still available, but the window is closing. I’ve come to understand that God’s silence is not absence, it’s restraint. But soon, restraint will be removed, and righteousness will roar like a lion.

The shaking in the earth is more than physical—there is a spiritual quaking. Hearts are growing colder. Pride is overtaking humility. Yet in the midst of this, God is raising up His remnant with prophetic fire—those who will boldly proclaim, “The King is coming!”

The Lord is recommissioning His people in this hour. He is stirring the burden for souls, igniting the call to evangelize, to weep for the lost, to declare truth with love. We are not left in the dark. Ephesians 3 reminds us that this mystery of Christ—hidden for ages—is now made known by His Spirit. At the sound of the trumpet, the dead will rise, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:52 says this transformation will be in an instant—from corruptible to incorruptible.

Even death will not have the final word. Resurrection will.

I’ve also been reminded of Daniel 7:13–14, where the Son of Man is given dominion and glory, His Kingdom will never be destroyed. No matter how dark it looks, Jesus reigns. He is not a forgotten King, He is a returning King. And His rule will be forever.

Let this be the cry of the true church:
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”
The Spirit and the Bride say come.

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PRAYER: “Awaken Us, Lord, For Your Return”

Father,
We stand in holy awe of Your Word. Thank You for the revelation being poured out in this hour. Thank You for teaching us through the Book of Revelation, line by line, truth by truth. These are not just stories or future events, they are the unfolding of Your divine plan right before our eyes.

Awaken us, Lord. Shake us from our spiritual slumber. Stir the burden for souls in us again. Where we have turned humility into pride, correct us. Where we have grown comfortable, challenge us. May our hearts burn with the urgency of heaven.

Lord, we cry out for spiritual discernment. Let us not be deceived by the spirit of this age. Make us ready for Your return. Recommission us to preach, teach, love, and serve in the power of Your Spirit.

Let us not fear, but believe. Let us not grow weary, but hope. Let us not be silent, but speak. For Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.

The trumpet will sound. The sky will part. And we shall be changed.

Come, Lord Jesus.
We are watching. We are waiting. We are ready.

In Your holy name we pray,
Amen.

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A Call to Eternal Alignment

In Wednesday Night Evening Prayer, Pastor Oscar asked 2 questions Are you sealed? Are your idols destroyed? These are not just poetic inquiries, they are eternal checkpoints. In light of God’s Word, they carry a weight that demands response.

The first woe has passed, but Revelation 9:12 warns, “Behold, still two more woes are coming after these things.” This is not the time to straddle the fence of faith. The seals are breaking (Revelation 6), judgments are falling, and heaven is preparing for the return of the King. The Lamb who was slain is now roaring as the Lion of Judah.

In Revelation 11:15–19, the seventh trumpet sounds and declares, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.” Heaven is not silent. The nations are enraged, but God’s wrath is just. The ark of His covenant is seen in His temple, reminding us that His promises are everlasting, and His justice will not be delayed.

But what is He looking for?

He is looking for a sealed people. In Exodus 10, the hardened heart of Pharaoh brought darkness that could be felt. Likewise, when hearts reject the light, judgment follows. But God always makes a distinction between His people and those who refuse Him. Are you dwelling in Goshen, or grasping for Egypt’s gold?

Isaiah 42 reveals a God who does not share His glory. “Behold, My Servant… I have put My Spirit upon Him… I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another.” Every high thing must come down. This is a divine demolition of idols, whether they be of culture, comfort, control, or cash.

Jesus echoed it plainly in Matthew 6:24 and Paul confirms in Romans 1: those who reject truth will be given over to their desires. God doesn’t force us, He releases us to what we choose. So again the question: Are you sealed by the Spirit of God, or by the systems of Mammon?

Pastor Oscar taught further that dead religion must be healed. Lukewarm altars must be torn down. God is not calling us to a ceremonial faith, but to covenant intimacy. The shaking in the earth is not punishment, it’s invitation. We must come into agreement with eternity, not as a threat, but as a promise. To those who are sealed, these signs are not terror, they are confirmation that the King is drawing near.

And so we pray for the Nations; Lord, we cry out for justice across the earth. Let the gospel run swiftly and You be glorified. Overthrow wickedness in high places. Send healing where religion has made You a monument rather than a movement. Wake us up. Burn away every idol in our lives. May Your Spirit seal us, mark us, and commission us for this final hour. We pray for those who still mock the cross, rescue them. We pray for the nations where light is dim, reignite the flame. Let the Lamb receive the reward of His suffering.

The Lamb gives life. The destroyer torments and kills. Jesus is not just coming soon, He is coming for a sealed Bride, undefiled, watching and waiting, with oil in her lamp and no idol in her heart.

So again, I ask:

Are you sealed? Are your idols destroyed?

Now is the time to choose.

Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.”

One day, I pulled into a gas station to put air in my tires. While waiting in line, I noticed a man who appeared to be homeless, joyfully chatting with another man who was filling his tire. What struck me immediately was that he wasn’t asking for anything, not money, not food. Instead, he was radiating joy, talking about the Lord with such passion that it began to stir something in me. His words were like light breaking through the clouds.

When it was finally my turn, I stepped out unsure of how to use the air pump. To my surprise, the same man who had been encouraging others with the joy of the Lord came over to help me, just as cheerful, just as kind. As we worked together, our conversation naturally flowed toward Jesus. We didn’t talk about the weather or the day’s news, we talked about God’s goodness.

After he finished helping me, he looked at me and said something I will never forget: “I see the joy of the Lord in you. May I give you a hug?” I smiled and said, “Most assuredly.”

He didn’t want money. He just wanted to share the love of Christ.

But just as I was about to drive away, another man walked up and handed him $5. It felt like confirmation that God was watching over this moment. I felt stirred to bless him as well. I ran into the store to use the ATM, but when I came back out, he was gone. I drove around looking for him, but I couldn’t find him anywhere. It was as if he vanished.

Before he disappeared, I had told him about The Sock Ministry, which helps feed and care for the homeless. His face lit up. “Oh, I know Jasper well,” he said. That sealed it for me. This wasn’t just a coincidence. This was divine.

In that brief moment, I knew, I had encountered one of God’s messengers.

Jesus Himself said in Matthew 25:40, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” Our Savior knew what it was to be without a home. He walked among the poor and broken, and He calls us to do the same, not just with money, but with love, compassion, and dignity.

Let us never forget: the homeless man or woman we pass by may be more than what we see. They might just be heaven-sent.

“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” — John 20:29

When God hides you, He is not rejecting you, He is honoring you. He is hiding you in His quiver until the right moment to reveal you.The hidden place is holy ground where our flesh is crucified and our character is forged. It’s where God prepares us for what He intends to reveal. Just as Esther was hidden before she was crowned, God conceals His chosen vessels until they are ready to walk in divine favor.

Favor isn’t about impressing others; it’s about being appointed by God at the right moment. Esther stepped into favor because she aligned with God’s perfect timing, not her own agenda. What looked like delay was divine positioning.

Remember:
Darkness is not your burial ground; it is the soil of your becoming. Seeds don’t make noise when they rise, they simply break through.
Our delays are not denials; they are the seasons where God grows us in faith, patience, and trust.

So believe without seeing, for the One who hides you plans to reveal you. Trust His process, knowing that your quiet obedience today will yield a harvest of favor tomorrow.

Father, thank You for the hidden seasons where You prepare us for greater things. Help us trust Your timing, even when we feel unseen or overlooked. Remind us that in the darkness, You are nurturing us to rise in faith and favor. May we believe without seeing, knowing You are faithful to complete the work You’ve begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have Raith In God

Yesterday’s message at church was filled with powerful truths, and I want to share what deeply blessed my heart: the call to live each day with faith to believe. Pastor Byron spoke from Isaiah 55:8-11, and other passages, but this passage especially stood out to me, stirring my spirit to trust God’s Word and His perfect plans:

“So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

Faith is not a one-time decision; it’s a way of life, a heartbeat that echoes the Word of God in every step we take. It’s faith that saves us, faith that teaches us to follow Jesus even when the path is steep, and faith that empowers us to rise up and claim the promises God has given us.

Do you know how precious our faith is to God? He gave us faith so we could know Him, love Him, and walk with Him. Faith isn’t passive; it’s active, living, and breathing. It’s trusting that God’s Word over our lives will never return void. It will accomplish His desires, even when we can’t see it yet.

Faith is what carried the woman with the issue of blood through the crowd in desperation, believing that if she just touched Jesus’ robe, she would be healed (Mark 5:25-34). Faith is what strengthened Joshua and Caleb to stand against the giants in the land, confident not in themselves but in the God who promised victory. Faith is what kept the early church pressing forward through trials, proclaiming the Gospel with courage.

God is calling us today to live by faith:

Faith to be saved, knowing Jesus paid it all.

Faith to follow Jesus, even when it costs us comfort.

Faith to take the land, stepping into every promise He has spoken over our lives.

But faith must be voiced. Pastor Byron encouraged us to open our mouths and speak what God says in His word. Declare His Word boldly, because it’s His Word, not our circumstances, that defines our destiny.

Let faith rise today. Let it stir in our heart like a holy fire. Let it lead us to walk with Jesus, love Him with abandon, and believe for the impossible. His Word is alive in us, and it will accomplish everything He has spoken.

Father, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to live by faith each day, to believe what You say over our lives, to follow Jesus with courage, and to take hold of every promise You’ve made. Let Your Word accomplish Your purposes in us, for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My Pastor shared some powerful nuggets of truth that stirred my spirit, and I believe they are urgently needed for the times we’re living in. This is not just a word for a moment; it’s a call to posture our hearts rightly before the Lord.

“With this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: ‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen… that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord…’”
— Acts 15:15–17 (ESV)

There is a sound rising in the Spirit, a call not for tomorrow, not for “one day,” but for right now: Seek the Lord!

We are in a time much like the days of Antioch, where the presence of God is breaking out beyond what’s familiar, and those with ears to hear must respond without delay. The Tabernacle of David is being restored, a dwelling built not on systems, but on worship, prayer, and the nearness of God. He is calling us to rebuild what’s fallen so His presence can rest among us.

Let us not be a people always saying, “One day I’ll press in… one day I’ll obey.”
That kind of delay can cause us to miss what God is doing when He is doing it.

Like King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26:5, as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. But verse 16 warns us, when pride creeps in, and seeking stops, downfall begins. The blessing is not just in the seeking, but in staying there, dependent, surrendered, and humble.

God is saying, “Build Me a house of prayer!” Not just a building, but a people. A place where His name is lifted up and His heart is made known. A people who remember the poor, who lead with integrity, who pray into the harvest.

This is not just about revival services, it’s about revival living. Hearts awakened. Leaders purified. The poor embraced. The harvest gathered. A holy people saying “yes” to His presence, and refusing to wait for a better time.

So today, seek the Lord while He may be found. Don’t miss what He’s doing. The Tabernacle is being rebuilt, the invitation is open, and His Spirit is moving now.

Father,
In a world full of distractions and delays, we pause to say, we need You. Not someday, not when it’s convenient, but right now. Stir our hearts again to seek You while You may be found. We don’t want to miss You in this moment.

We confess that we’ve made plans, chased dreams, and waited for a “better time”, but today, we say: You are our priority. You are the One our hearts were made for.

Lord, rebuild in us the Tabernacle of David, a heart of worship, a life of prayer, a place where Your presence dwells. Make us a house of prayer. Let every room in our heart be filled with You.

Teach us to seek You like King Uzziah once did, knowing that as long as he sought the Lord, You caused him to prosper (2 Chronicles 26:5). And Father, keep us humble, so that pride never causes us to forget the One who gave it all.

Give us Your burden for the poor, Your strategy for the harvest, and Your heart for godly leadership. Let what matters to You become what moves us. We don’t just want revival in a room, we want revival in our soul.

Holy Spirit, wake us up from spiritual slumber. Help us stop saying “one day” and start saying “yes today.” Let seeking You not just be an action, but the very rhythm of our lives.

We are Your people. Come dwell among us. Come lead us. Come change us.
We seek You, Lord, with all our hearts. And we will not stop until we find You in the fullness of who You are.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

The Good News of Jesus Christ

The Good News, the Gospel, is this: God loved the world so much that He made a way for us to be restored back to Him through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16). Though we were separated by sin, Jesus came, fully God and fully man, to live the life we couldn’t live, and to die the death we deserved. On the cross, He bore our sin, our shame, and our punishment.

But the grave could not hold Him. Three days later, He rose again, conquering death, hell, and the grave. His resurrection means we’re not just forgiven, we’re made new (2 Corinthians 5:17). We don’t have to clean ourselves up to come to Him. He says, “Come as you are.” His love draws us, His grace changes us, and His Spirit empowers us to live in freedom and victory.

This Gospel isn’t just about going to heaven, it’s about heaven coming into us now. It’s about living with purpose, hope, and the power of God here on earth. We are no longer slaves to fear, sin, or shame, we are sons and daughters of the Most High God.

And this invitation is for everyone, no matter your past, your pain, or how far you’ve wandered. The Good Shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one (Luke 15). He’s not mad at you, He’s madly in love with you.

So if you’re reading this, know this truth: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6), and yet all are welcome through Him.

A Call To Wake Up!