Proverbs 27:17
Saturday, May 23, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch SATURDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch SATURDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer
God Is With Us in Salvation
God Is With Us in Salvation
Can we go back to the Christmas story one more time? Sometimes, it’s in the off-season that we can discover new truths!
The angel didn’t just calm Joseph’s fears—he revealed the purpose of the child Mary would carry.
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21, NIV)
The name Jesus means “God saves.”
That name tells us why Christmas matters all year long!!!
Jesus didn’t come merely to inspire us or teach us good ideas. He came to rescue us.
Every human being carries the weight of sin and brokenness. We all know what it feels like to fall short of the life God designed for us.
But God didn’t leave us stuck in that condition.
Instead, He stepped into our world. Through Jesus, God provided the way for us to be forgiven, restored, and made new.
The apostle Paul later explained this truth clearly:
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9, NIV)
Salvation is not something we earn. It is something we receive.
Christmas (even in summer!) reminds us that God didn’t stay distant from our brokenness. He stepped into it so that we could experience His grace.
Jesus is the ultimate proof that God is with us, and that is not reserved for the Christmas season. It’s true all year long!
Let’s pray together:
Jesus, thank You for coming into our world to bring salvation. Thank You for the forgiveness and new life You offer. Help me live today in the freedom and hope that comes from knowing You. Amen.
You are a miracle!
Grant Fishbook
Live Empowered
Live Empowered
Imagine God’s Spirit hovering over the face of the earth...
Everything is dark and without form until God breathes out the words, “Let there be light.” In an instant, everything changes. The light pierces the darkness, and what was once invisible is now seen clearly. This is what God’s Spirit does. He is always near—bringing light to what was once covered in darkness.
The Holy Spirit is available to anyone who becomes a follower of Jesus, empowering them to live out the calling God has placed on them.
And what has Jesus called His followers to do? To love God, love others, and make disciples.
Jesus’ first disciples wanted Him to stay and restore the kingdom of Israel. But in Acts 1, Jesus hints that His Kingdom wasn’t what they were imagining. His Kingdom would continue throughout history by the power of the Holy Spirit and the continual testimony of His disciples.
The Holy Spirit is a gift from our heavenly Father that helps us live in a way that honors God and reflects His character. When we allow the Holy Spirit to shape us, He transforms the ways we think and act.
It’s the Holy Spirit who empowers us to make Jesus known throughout the world.
For this reason, living a Spirit-filled life requires intentionally seeking God every day. It’s through intentional time with God that we discover how to make disciples. Then, as we go through life, the Holy Spirit will help us joyfully and boldly make Jesus known to the people He places around us. He will give us the insight, discernment, and courage we need to show Jesus’ love to others.
So right now, take a few moments and thank Jesus for the gift of His Holy Spirit. Then, invite the Holy Spirit to come and change the way you think and act. Spend some time in silent reflection, and allow the Holy Spirit to bring to mind one or two people that you can share Jesus’ love with today.
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