Immovable • Acts 20:24

“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself…” (Acts 20:24). This life we live is indeed a bumpy one, but it isn’t our own to begin with. It’s a gift from God and Christ promises us tribulation throughout it. Why then do we let the menial things affect us to such a grave degree? We must take comfort in that when we fix ourselves upon Him, nothing can move us and nothing should move us. We ought to just stay so focused on Him, that no matter what comes against us, we are running towards Him.
Zak Vazquez, Ministry Assistant

Death by Tiny Compromises • 1 Cor. 10:12-13

Former playwright become president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel, said that the method he discovered to be most effective when it came to resisting the Communist Regime was not to focus on vague ideological arguments, but to seize upon specific attainable things you want changed and determine to not give up until it’s changed. This general strategy revolutionized the government of his country. When I read this, it occurred to me that the devil attacks us the same way. He focuses on the tiny, attainable, specific disobediences in us and relentlessly chips away at our resolve. Most fallen Christians attribute their demise to many, tiny compromises.
Christopher Rodríguez, Singles' Pastor

Be careful out there! • 1 Peter 5:8-9

“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith...” (1 Peter 5:8-9). Be careful, it’s a jungle out there! Satan desires to have you for lunch using crafty lies and by luring you into a false sense of security through his friendship. If you let your guard down, you are sucked into his world of self-indulgence, disobedience, and sin. Don’t be the devil’s friend; instead let Jesus be your only true friend. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? (James 4:4)
George Lee, Ministry Assistant

Resistance Vs. Submission • 1 Peter 4:6

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. The Bible instructs us to submit ourselves under the mighty hand of God and He will exalt us in due time (1 Peter 4:6). Obeying God only when it is convenient and not allowing God full reign in all areas of our lives is passive resistance toward Him. In resistance, we become more and more rigid until we break. In submission, we become more and more flexible until we can be shaped. Allow God to shape your life; submit to Him.
Adrian Caballero, Youth Pastor