Arise and Abide
1,078 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA daily Devotional Podcast where married couple Curtis and Sally Perea read a portion of scripture then discuss what stood out to them, and apply it to their day to day growth.
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Solomon Judges Wisely
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 3:16-28. Immediately following Solomon asking for wisdom we are given an example of the wisdom God gave him. All glory was going to God. The bible teaches about God’s nature as well as revealing human nature. Proverbs 18:17, Solomon has no way of knowing who is lying and uses a teaching Jesus gives in Luke 6:45 to find the real mother of the child. It doesn’t tell us if it is the first woman or the second woman. John 10:10, the thief comes only to kill, steal,...
A Father’s Prayer for His Son
January 07, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.8 MBPsalm Sunday returns with Psalms 72. This Psalm is David’s prayer for his son Solomon. The heart behind this prayer is for his child to know the Lord and remain close to his heart. This Psalm can be read as a description of how God would reign on earth. The love of justice being right and fair, fruitful, everlasting, and widespread. Absolute power corrupts absolutely because of selfish human nature. 2 Chronicles 1:7 God appearing to Solomon and Solomon asks for wisdom. When we follow after G...
Solomon Asks for Wisdom
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 3:1-15. How perspective on this story can changed for Sally. Solomon going to God while he is in the middle of it a lot going on. The humility of Solomon contrasts with Adonijah’s pride. God giving Solomon his request and everything else he could have asked for. Matthew 6:33, we are not to worry but we are to seek the Kingdom of God. Doing the work of remaining humble in God’s presence always going to God for the next step, how to deal with people, how to hand...
God Has the Last Word
December 27, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 2:13-46. The story of how the Kingdom became firmly into Solomon’s grip. The picture of the human condition, wanting to position themselves on the top, to make themselves king. Adonijah still believed that the kingdom was rightfully his. Though Solomon told Bathsheba that he would deny her nothing, upon hearing her request Solomon weighs it against what the LORD had said and does not accommodate her request for Adonijah to marry Abishag. Verse 24, we see what ...
How to Be a Man
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 2:1-12. David, nearing his death, wants to encourage Solomon and set him up for success with his final words. Deuteronomy 31 Moses telling all Israel and then specifically to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous” followed by instructions. David wants Solomon to go into his kingship with all the knowledge and experience David gained during his own years as king. The time during Absalom’s rebellion was very impactful to David and he wanted to prepare Solomon for th...
Solomon Becomes King
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 1:32-53. The same story repeating in form of instruction, carrying in out (obedience), and the testimony of a witness. The fearful response of Adonijah and those who supported him. Calling on God when it looks like the enemy is winning. The Lord’s will prevails. In life we will have people who try to manipulate the situation to their advantage regardless of God’s instructions. In life we are to listen to God’s instructions, to go and carry it out, and to be a ...
Adonijah Claims the Throne
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Kings 1:1-31. In every moment of life, we are in a relationship where God speaks, we listen and walk it out. 1 Chronicles 22:6-10. We need to be listening for what God says, remember what God has said, and we need to be faithful in walking it out. Like Adonijah, many people make themselves king over their life. The faithfulness of God to carry out His good plan. The importance of God’s discipline in our life. The questions God asks us bring us back into line and re...
David Takes a Census
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 24:1-23. The anger of the Lord burned against Israel, but it does not specifically say what Israel was doing to cause God to become angry. The Census recalls Gideon and how God winnowed down the number of fighting men because our faith for victory is to be in the LORD not in the number of men we have. Joab asking David not to take the census. David does not sin again by making the choice himself but leaves the fate of the nation to God. An offering that costs ...
David’s Last Words
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 23:1-17. A picture of God’s faithfulness throughout David’s life. His last words talk about David’s Identity and how it changed and grew through his life. The theme of continuing when everyone else abandons the fight. His men do not hesitate to risk their lives for his longing for certain water. In turn David pours out the water as an offering because he valued the blood of his men more than the water. For the men who risked their lives to bring David the wate...
David’s Song of Praise Cont.
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 21:26-51. God rescues the humble. God’s presence in David’s life did not go unrecognized. Even when things do not seem like they are going well, even when the end looks to be here, God is near. Humility acknowledges that we cannot do things in our own strength, we need others, we need help. In humility we see the strength of God do amazing things. David recognizing that all things are possible through God’s strength. Starting from a place of humility in God, D...
David’s Song of Praise
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 21:1-25. As David reflects, he gives all glory to God. His rock and his fortress were always the LORD. Circumstances seem small compared to the mightiness of God. God does not look as people the way people look at people. Sinning isn’t abandoning the LORD when we respond to His correction. God sees to the heart of a man. David’s position of heart allowed him to continue with God. Now, through Jesus’ sacrifice, God does not see us in our sin, it is covered by...
David’s Retirement
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 21:1-22. Even though the rebellions have been stopped, everything was not okay, there was still need for reconciliation. A picture of God’s faithfulness. God cared about the Gibeonites. Deut. 24:16, it wasn’t a normal practice for children to be killed because of the sins of their parents. Deut. 21:22&23 required the quick burial for a criminal. Going along with what people want, and not consulting the Lord, can lead us to a place we never should have gone. T...
Sheba’s Revolt
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 19:41-20:22. David is returning to Jerusalem, but the kingdom is still not united. Sheba’s words were a challenge for leadership over the people. The people wanted a king of their own. Even though Absalom’s rebellion was heartbreaking, it was in his line and the kingdom was united. Amasa was not able to mobilize the army in the time needed, showing his inability to lead the people on the ground. Amasa was Absalom’s commander. Joab didn’t like the commanding ...
David Returns to Jerusalem
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 19:15-40. David’s experiencing a bittersweet victory. The human nature of people seen as stories and attitudes change as David leaves and now as He is coming back. Despite the flip flopping of people David treats them fairly and doesn’t take revenge on anyone, opting for no more death. David understood that his kingship being given back to him was a gift from God. The challenge to not lash out or demand vengeance when things don’t go your way and instead sur...
David Mournes Absalom
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 18:19-19:14. God wins our battles, even the ones we don’t get to fight in. David mourns his son who he dearly loved but who was his enemy. How God mourns the loss of His children. Joab coming to David and reminding him of what is still alive. Matthew 5:4 God blesses those who mourn for they will be comforted. When we have loss, it is important to mourn the loss. We are to love God and love people, God uses us in the lives of others, be available.
Absalom’s Defeat
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23. The picture is painted of David’s heart and faith in the LORD. David didn’t just quit even though his family rebelled against Him. Though God’s purposes prevail, we must put one foot in front of the other, we must keep going. Absalom’s hair and vanity sets up his downfall as his hair traps him in a tree. The 20,000 men that lost their lives because of this rebellion, the ripple effect of sin and selfishness. Korah’s rebellion in Numbers 16. Bein...
Ahithophel’s Advice
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23. Absalom turns to his advisors but does not seek the Lord’s council. A warning against following our own ideas. Proverbs 19:20, it’s not wrong to seek the advice of others but the LORD’s voice should (and will) have the final say on every matter. Ahithophel, Bathsheba’s grandfather, had his own motives as did Hushai. Despite the schemes of man, the Lord’s outcome prevails. The futileness of trying to manipulate how life goes. We must come to a pla...
David's Escape
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 15:13-37. The picture of David’s great faith in the LORD. God said that the rebellion would happen. David owning the consequences of his sin. David cared more for the people and the city than for his position. Laying it all down, letting go, is the cost of being a disciple. David letting go of his home and the Ark. God’s faithfulness seen in the people who remained loyal to David. The hope we have is the same hope David had, that God does not just sweep life...
Absalom’s Rebellion
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 14:25-15:12. Absalom’s desire to be seen and heard. Absalom’s words, “I wish I was judge, I would give you justice”. God is the one who sees all and brings the right judgment. 2 Samuel 12:11, I will cause your own house to turn against you. Absalom’s pride, he believed he could bring justice, but his justice was really vengeance. People can sometimes let their free will lead them into believing they know best. God is the only King who can bring true justice a...
Absalom’s Return
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 14:1-24. We see David long to see Absalom and Joab wanting David to see the situation from a different perspective. It can be hard to look at things differently. Looking at things from someone else’s perspective helps us see things more clearly. David is experiencing literal and figurative death. God is the same in both the Old and New Testaments, “God does not just sweep life away, instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him...
Absalom’s Revenge
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 13:23-39. Summary of chapters 11, 12 and the beginning of chapter 13. How people can fixate on what they want, or they just take it. A picture of the human condition. Amnon’s “love” was completely selfish and contrasts with the Love of God. Vengeance is mine says the LORD Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:19. The painting of the Human conditions reveals the flaw of human love. Each person plays a part in every situation. David missed the opportunity to go to God b...
Brought to Awareness
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 12:13-31. David responds by confessing his sin and fasting and mourning. David asks God to change the circumstances but when nothing changes David goes and worships the LORD. David recognizes his mortality in the repercussions of it all. Even in all the ugliness of people’s sin, we can see the goodness of God. God does not force His way and will on other people’s actions. He gives each of us room to make our own decisions in response to our circumstances, and ...
Bathsheba
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 11:1-12:12. David was in a good place before he sinned, but he stopped going after God and focused on what he wanted and how to avoid consequences. It’s a loving act of God to show him what he’s done. The awareness of sin brought about conviction. God wants us to put our attention to the reality of our situation. How people lose sight of God when they “are in a good place”. The comfort of the good place can cause us to become stagnant, even lazy when it comes ...
The Fear Effect
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 10:1--19. God is faithful to lead the Israelites into victory. David’s attempts at peace are met with doubt and fear. Lies and fear are often the basis of conflicts. Hanun only had voices of his commanders when He needed to go to God. Without the LORD’s guidance we are lost in our own ideas. Sometimes good intentions are not reciprocated or received well. Joab, “let the LORD’s will be done. When we are attacked, we need to remember we are in a spiritual battl...
David’s Kindness
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 9:1-13. David remembering the promise he made to Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:14&15. David restores Mephibosheth and gives him a place at the table. David took him from living in fear and restored him. David knew that everything he had was from God. David was not afraid to be generous. We have to let go of our fears to receive what God has for us. Sometimes we get to a low spot and forget our true value as children of God. To see the restoration in this story is be...
David’s Thanks
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 7:18-29. The faith behind David’s prayer of thanks. David wants to bless God and God blesses David beyond what David could ever give. David reflects on his life and where he came from. The Promise of Jesus and everlasting life. Jesus has redeemed us. God made us His people through His redemptive power. David understands how intimately God sees him. David was bold because he knew God’s promises were true and everlasting. We have the benefit of seeing the promis...
God’s Promise
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 7:1-17. The nature of God’s creation vs the nature of man-made things. David’s heart is wanting to make God a temple. God’s kingdom is not defined by buildings, it is so much greater than a temple. “Are you the one to build me a temple?” God sustains and supports us; He doesn’t need us but wants us to be in relationship with Him. God’s blessings are always greater than anything we can bring as an offering. The question God asks David is the question David shou...
David Danced
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 6:1-23. God’s ways are not our ways. David used the three months between attempts to move the Ark to learn more about the ways of God. Only the Levites were allowed to serve the LORD. David’s reactions, from celebration, to anger and fear, David leans in, is reminded of the goodness of God and keeps going towards God. David was able to regain the Joy. Surrendering our agenda, calendar, our time, to get to know God. David lead the people by dancing, singing, sh...
True to His Word
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThis week’s passage is 2 Samuel 5:1-25. For David this is the culmination of God’s promise from when Samuel first anointed David at least 15 years ago. Verse 12, “David realized”; this was all for the sake of God’s people. Right after David’s moment of awareness, he is faced with more challenges. David’s humility and his dependence on God are displayed as he seeks the Lord for the next move. The symbolism of the second attack by the Philistines. God brings the victory again but does not do ...
Gifted
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week’s passage is Daniel 1:9-21. The division and ultimate fall of the kingdom of Israel and Judah. Daniel was born into the kingdom of Judah who survived the fall of their kingdom. Daniel and his friends asked to not defile themselves with the king’s food. God remains with those who remain with God (John 15:5). God gives favor in hard circumstances. Daniel and his friend’s growth and ability eating only vegetables and water was a gift from God. Romans 12:2, they could have had bad at...
Gifts in Perspective
June 21, 2023 11:52 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThis week’s passage is Romans 12:1-10. We are one body in Christ, as Christ gave up his body, we are to offer ourselves as spiritual sacrifices. We are called to serve in different ways but we all are to be serving together for one purpose. God is the One we need, we ought to keep perspective. God’s call on our life is to love God and love people, our focus is to be on God so we can be His expression of love. Honest evaluations of ourselves. When we humble ourselves and our thoughts, we can ...
God’s Gifts for Others
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. The Corinthians took their focus off God and instead focused on carnal things. The Spiritual Gifts God works through us are not for us to claim as our own or draw out our identity. The Gifts are from God and for others. The emphasis on “One Spirit”, God is the single source of all Spiritual Gifts and abilities. 1 Peter 4:10, our gifts are to be used to serve others. You have to die to self to live selflessly. When we are available and willing, Go...
Peace in God’s Presence
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week’s passage is John 14:12-31. The Gift of God’s Holy Spirit and the peace of mind only God can offer. The reassurance from Jesus that He does not abandon us but is with us. This is truth for believers today. Jesus has revealed himself to all. “If you love me obey my commands.” Loving God and loving people, the price is obedience, but the important part is loving Him, in love we obey. It is too overwhelming to go and be Jesus without God living in us. We must surrender all, including ...
Continue to Serve
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 18 MBThis week’s passage is 1 Peter 4:1-19. The encouragement to continue to serve, even through suffering. Circumstances don’t change because you start following Christ. Intimacy with God will have us share in Christ’s suffering. We will know God’s heart more as we experience the hurts Jesus felt ministering to the world and in His sacrifice on the cross. Being earnest and disciplined in prayer, serving others in that connection with God through prayer. You cannot really show people love until ...
Serve Well
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBA brief overview of Romans 9-12:8 then reading from Romans 12:9-21. This scripture tells us what service looks like. To continue to serve enthusiastically with joy, we need to be in constant prayer. To really love others, we must surrender to the Holy Spirit. To truly hate what is wrong we must humbly ask God to change the way we think. To cling to God. Children of God must cling to the Father, in order to cling to God, we must let go of the things we hold onto. Letting go of desires to tak...
Re-envision to Serve
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBA brief overview of Matthew 17-20 then reading from Matthew 20:20-28. The mother of James and John seeking places of honor for her sons. Their vision of God’s kingdom is distorted by the kingdoms of the world. The contract between the Kingdom’s way and the way of the world. The bitter cup of suffering, laying down one’s life. Shift the way we think about being a leader, serving God. Honor is given for service. Taking the time to count the cost. Letting our responses pass through a filter th...
Follow to Serve
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBReading from John 12:20-32, Jesus is the picture of obedience. Jesus faithful and focused on the Goal. The kernel of life. The lone kernel’s death brings more kernels that were not there before. Laying down our life for the abundant life God has for us. If we want to serve Him we must follow Him. The Holy Spirit is with you. The cost of being a disciple is laying down my life. Waiting for God’s timing to move. We go, we wait, and when God says, we do. Jesus’ disciples spent years with Him, ...
Choose to Serve
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBThe recounting and remembering everything the LORD had done for Israel. Joshua reminds the people of the importance of following the LORD. Joshua looking back on His life, recognizes that it is all God’s goodness and strength. Remembering all God has done helps us remain in Him, it is part of relationship. We are unable to do it on our own, we need a savior, God knew it and wanted the people to realize it and ask Him for help. The prophetic message of Joshua. God brings the victory. We need ...
Where the Spirit of the Lord Is
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBGod’s heart for humanity to move from what is good to what is better. The contrast from the old and the temporary and the new glory of Christ and the eternal effect of Jesus sacrifice. God’s law written on our heart vs. written on external stone tablets. Having rules, knowing what’s expected, gives me a goal to try for but the Spirit of God living in me is a far better way to live. Turning to Jesus is how the vail is removed. The price is the same we see throughout scripture, the call to re...
Freedom from Disgrace
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBAn introduction to 1 Peter and summary of chapter 1 before reading 1 Peter 2:1-17. The message ending with a reminder to use our freedom in a way that honors God, not as an excuse to do evil. In his writings, Peter reminds us of our identity in Christ. Every time we come to scripture, there is a piece of surrendering to God’s way, we find our freedom by following Christ. What does freedom mean to you? Freedom from darkness and freedom from worldly attachments. A good chapter for thinking thr...
The Truth that Sets Us Free
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBGod wants us to show mercy. Humanity quickly gets off track and is quick to take offence when they don’t understand. All sin breaks God’s heart and He wants us to repent, He is not looking to condemn instead judges with mercy and forgiveness. The Pharisees could not hear Jesus because they could not let go of their pride. Listening to and knowing the voice and teachings of Jesus, versus the voice of the enemy, sin crouching at the door. We can be slaves to sin or surrendered to Christ. We m...
Freedom from Sin and Death
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBGod’s law is good, the hard part is that is shows us our sin, for us to be free of our sin we need Jesus. There is nothing about God’s sacrifice that can be used against us, it is a gift and it is perfectly freeing. God did not abandon Adam and Eve and continues to create opportunities for us to built trust. We show God love and honor by trusting that His way is the best way to live life. We must be aware of our sin so we can surrender all. The main point is following Christ, not obedience t...
Be Fruitful and Multiply
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBGod is love, and God defines light and dark. God wants to fill the earth with His image of love and uses people to do it. The eternal intent of God’s creation. Humans come at the end of creation and then everything is declared not just good, but “very good”. The work to be done to multiply the image of God and fill the earth with love. Life is a gift and the life of creation is a gift for us as well. The call to trust God and remember all He has done and already given us. God loves us and ...
Fruitful Seeds
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThe fruit begins with the seed, the Word of God planted in our hearts. The importance of listening and understanding. Isaiah 6:9-10 prophecy coming to fulfillment and explained by Jesus. The Picture of Jesus really wanting us to listen and to be aware of the things that distract us from remaining in Him. The disciples miss it, just like everyone else. The disciples were good soil because they kept going to Jesus for understanding. The heart of God is for people to turn to Him and let Him hea...
Spiritual Fruit
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBOpening with the context of Galatians 5. The theme of Freedom, and that Christ has set them free. By following selfish desires, one does not live a free life. Jesus died to make us right, but still people get it wrong, and God loves us so much that He sends us messages to get us back on track. The fruit produced when we are off track vs the fruit produced when we remain in Jesus. Sin nature fights against what the Spirit of God is doing in our life. That is why we need to pick up our cross ...
Fruit Produced
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBOpening with the context of Matthew 7:15-21. The difference of trying to follow the rules to avoid punishment out of self-preservation. Fear compels us into a different direction, wanting to avoid punishment compels me to learn the rules, but it’s not about rules, it’s about loving God, and loving people. Jesus wants us to be aware of false prophets and be able to identify them. Isaiah 30:10-11, tell us lies, get off your narrow path. False prophets tell the people what they want to hear, ...
Remaining In Christ
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBJohn 15:1-8. Jesus tells His disciples that He is “the True Vine”, pause and think about the things that are not Jesus that people look to for energy and life. The distractions we pick as favorites need to be kept in proper perspective. The good fruit produced in our lives is not from our actions, abilities, or power, it is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sally the branch. Abiding in, remaining in Jesus is required for fruitfulness. Pruning and fruitfulness are for the benefit of others, not ...
The Call to Make Disciples
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBMatthew 28:18-20 Setting a brief explanation of the context and the connection between loving God and obedience to His call. The intentional way Jesus kept his relationships. God partnering with humanity and explaining as clearly as possible how God wants us to live and handle our relationships. God’s call on your life is more than just one thing. The pattern of kings who choose their own way in 2 Kings, the same pattern we see throughout scripture and in life today. Because of His authori...
The Call to Love Selflessly
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBJohn 15:9-17 Setting a brief explanation of the context and the connection between loving God and obedience to His call. We see the production of the fruit of the Holy Spirit as we remain in Christ. The meaning of life, Love and relationship, Love God & Love People. Our purpose is to be an expression, a reflection, of God’s love and remain in Him. Remaining in Him is to be surrounded and filled with an all-encompassing love. Loving others is only hard when it goes against our selfish natur...
The Call to Get to Work
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBJohn 4:27-38 Setting the context with a brief explanation of the text between the teaching to Nicodemus and the woman at Jacob’s well. Jesus telling his Disciples to “wake up”. Jesus uses this moment to show us we need nourishment beyond the physical and that nourishment comes from doing God’s will and God’s work. God is showing His chosen people that His heart is for all people. The challenge to wake up, look around, and see the opportunities God is presenting. Being sensitive to the Holy...