If you are struggling this morning, don’t think you are alone. So many Sunday mornings we all find ourselves at a place where what we are called on to do and what we need to do may be at odds. There are times when preparation and presentation do not meet!

As those who love and trust the Lord, we are able to bless the Lord NOW and FOREVER. May we never stop. What a joy and privilege! PRAISE THE LORD!

This morning, if people are misunderstanding who Jesus was, why are we surprised when they don’t understand or accept who we are?

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1 God's word for you today is to quit looking back, and look ahead. Stop worrying about the season that was, and prepare for the season to come. Nobody likes change, but change is part of this life. Now is the time to trust the Lord, and let Him guide you into this new season of your life. He loves you and cares about you. He knows your every need. He desires to bless you more than you ever imagined

9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:9-11 ESV

William Carey – “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God!” I wonder this morning what it is that we’re expecting and attempting that’s bigger than we are? I reminded someone this week the only reason the widow’s oil ended was because of the number of pots that she gathered. Maybe we’re not gathering enough pots!

This first Sunday of 2026, are we ready? Eccl. 3:1. ‘To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.’

“Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” – Isaiah‬ ‭66‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV

"...for apart from me you can do nothing." Today and this week let’s lean on Jesus to accomplish what is to be done in His name!