Fatigued Faith • James 2:17-26

“…Faith without works is dead…” (James 2:20) Faith is one of the many muscles in our walk with the Lord. In order to gain spiritual mass, it must be tested, stretched, torn, and repaired again and again in order to grow continually in our faith with Him. These times of silence, the times when we barely sense the Lord in our lives, the seasons we question His judgment, this is when we are exercising the muscle. It’s a beautiful time to grow and to still have faith while there’s nothing to hold on to except the last command we received from Him.
Zak Vazquez, Ministry Assistant

Don't Be Negligent • Haggai 1:9

Nowadays, we are so over saturated with commercials and TV programs promoting the lifestyle of the rich and famous. They stir up false needs to splurge lavishly on self-indulgences “because we deserve it” and all the while, close relatives and friends are in need or enduring a personal crisis. It is our Christian duty to perform an act of benevolence and to refresh others when it is within our power to do so. We should never neglect to perform a benevolent act of kindness. (Proverbs 3:27-28; 11:24-25) As you give willingly and generously, Jesus will bless you abundantly! (Psalm 84:11)
George Lee, Ministry Assistant

A Perfect Potter • Jeremiah 18:1-6

"'…Can I not do with you as this potter?' says the LORD. 'Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand…'" (Jeremiah 1:6) Clay never speaks, it doesn’t complain, it doesn’t move it just waits, trusting in the Potter to do what is perfect in His eyes, allowing the Potter to have His way in its life, giving Him absolute reign of it’s existence. We must not move, nor complain, only allow Him to move us and shape us to His perfect will. We only need to be continually cleansed and watered with His word and the Holy Spirit.
Zak Vazquez, Ministry Assistant

The Man Who Never Repented • 1 Samuel 26:21

The example left to us by King Saul is a testimony to a wasted life. Even though, in his life, there was no shortage of being made aware of his disobedience, foolish impetuosity, and rebellion (1 Samuel 13:13; 14:45; 15:19); the one thing he never did was to repent of his sin. Although it’s rare, there’s even several passages where he acknowledged that he had done something wrong (1 Sam. 26:21); but it’s not enough to just admit we’re wrong (even though that’s a great first step). We have to repent, which means allowing God to change our ways and stop living our life that way.
Christopher Rodriguez, Singles’ Pastor

Take Time to Wait • Isaiah 64:4

Technology is supposed to improve productivity and efficiency, thereby letting us have free time for a better quality of life. However, we’re busier than ever with our insatiable appetite for more; as a result, we become impatient and always in a hurry. Haste makes waste! No time for friends, family, God, prayer or church. We settle for less than God’s best since we don’t have time, wisdom, or patience to seek and wait upon God. “The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.” (Lamentations 3:25-26)
George Lee, Ministry Assistant

Less Is More • John 3:30

It’s easy for us to say we want more of God, but it’s difficult to accept that this requires self-sacrifice. We tend to approach the things of God apprehensively, as if He would burden us with something that is not good. Once we realize God has the best for us, why would we choose anything else? It’s not God who is holding back, it’s our “more of me” attitude, which shows a lack of trust in Him. Less of me is truly more of Him. John the Baptist understood this when he said “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30)
Adrian Caballero, Youth Pastor

Victory Through Trust • 1 Samuel 2:9

The virtues that the Lord honors and exalts are humility and brokenness before Him. God is in the habit of taking those who have humbled themselves before Him and exalting Himself through their lives. We live in a culture that values strength, but 1 Samuel 2:9 says that “by strength no man shall prevail.” In God’s economy, triumph comes not to the strong, but through surrender to the Lord and trust in His faithfulness. The victory over the battles of a Christian’s life goes to those who look to God for their salvation, defense, rescue, and deliverance.
Christopher Rodriguez, Singles' Pastor