Trusting God often means releasing the need to control every outcome. It’s a surrender of our plans, fears, and what we think should happen, knowing that God’s understanding and ways are higher than ours. When we choose trust, we invite peace into situations that could otherwise overwhelm us.

In the time of Elisha the prophet, a widow in desperate need approached him, having been left with debts and facing the threat of losing her sons to creditors. With only a small jar of oil remaining, Elisha instructed her to borrow as many empty vessels as she could from her neighbors, then pour the oil into them.

Sunday Morning Service July 14, 2024 by Pastor Mike Ascher

Pastor Chris Parker

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:4). Spiritual gifts are divine abilities imparted to believers by the Holy Spirit to serve and strengthen the Church. Each gift is uniquely given, whether it’s wisdom, prophecy, or service, and together, they reveal God’s plan for unity and edification within His people. Discover how these gifts work in harmony to fulfill God’s purpose in the body of Christ.

The prophet Haggai’s preaching, found in the book of Haggai, emphasizes obedience and prioritizing God’s work. After the Babylonian exile, the Israelites returned to Jerusalem and began rebuilding the temple, but opposition and personal concerns led them to abandon the project. Haggai, sent by God, challenged the people to “consider your ways” (Haggai 1:5, KJV), urging them to resume the temple construction instead of focusing solely on their own houses and comfort.