As a little girl, I got so excited when I’d see special signs appear on the side of the road. I thought colorful signs meant my family had arrived at the popular amusement park we were driving to. I’d joyfully start gathering my things, only to be disappointed to see more signs and have to wait even longer before we reached the park. Eventually I realized those signs announced that visitors were getting closer but were still miles away.
Like an excited child wondering “are we there yet?” we can also be impatient and anxious to arrive at our next destination.
Waiting for God to move in our lives, or to rescue us from our trials, can be challenging. David was facing much adversity, which he mentions throughout Psalm 27. Yet he still placed his hope and trust in God and waited for Him to respond. David didn’t know how long it would take for God to act, but he knew God would help him. “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (v. 13).
It may take longer than we’d like to experience our breakthrough, but let’s take courage in these words: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14). As we turn to the Psalms and the rest of Scripture for encouragement, we can take comfort in knowing God is working even while we wait.
Reflect & Pray: Why is it hard sometimes to wait for God’s answer? How can you remain hopeful as you wait?
Dear God, thank You that You’re working even while I wait.
Today's Insights
When pursued by powerful enemies, David focused on God instead of the danger he was in. With God as his “light” and “salvation” and the “stronghold of [his] life,” he had nothing to fear (Psalm 27:1-3). God would keep him safe—“out of reach on a high rock” (v. 5 nlt). Even in the unlikely event of being abandoned by his parents, who were supposed to protect him, David confidently trusted that “the Lord will take care of me” (v. 10 nkjv). God would deal with the difficulties and dangers just as a human father would for his child. The psalmist invites us to “be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14). To wait for God is to put our trust in Him. We affirm with David, “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield” (33:20).
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This sermon looks at the life giving power of the Word of Christ as related in John's Gospel. The Gospel begins by identifying Christ as the eternal Word who became incarnate. John’s Gospel, therefore, is the story of the Word made flesh — and it is filled with moments when Jesus speaks and life breaks in. He speaks, and the blind see. He speaks, and the lame walk. He speaks, and storms cease. He speaks, and the dead rise. ... See MoreSee Less
This month’s Pastor’s notes is taken from “Warren Wiersbe. 2010. Pause for Power: A 365-Day Journey through the Scriptures”.
Minor Matters
Read 1 Timothy 6:1–10
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. (1 Timothy 6:3–4)
The first mark of a false teacher is that they refused to adhere to “the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching” (1 Tim. 6:3). A second mark is the teacher’s own attitude. Instead of being humble, a false teacher is proud, yet he has nothing to be proud about because he does not know anything (1 Tim. 6:4; see also 1:7).
A believer who understands the Word will have a burning heart, not a big head (Luke 24:32; see also Dan. 9:1–20). This “conceited attitude” causes a teacher to argue about minor matters concerning “words” (1 Tim. 6:4).
The result of such unspiritual teaching is “envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction” (1 Tim. 6:4–5). The tragedy of all this is that the people are “robbed of the truth” (v. 5) while they think they are discovering the truth! They think that the weekly arguments in their meetings, during which they exchange their ignorance, are a means of growing in grace; meanwhile, the result is a loss of character, not an improvement.
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We don't like truth especially when it forces us to make a difficult choice to believe it - and therefore live it - or deny it even though it stares us in the face. One response to truth enslaves us, the other response to truth frees us. How are we to discern and receive truth so that it really sets us free? Jesus teaches us how in just 2 verses in John. #Truth#Freedom#Abide#Disciple#GodsWord#Assurance#Confidence#True... See MoreSee Less
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Pastor’s notes for 5 July 2026
Waiting on God Psalm 27:7-14
As a little girl, I got so excited when I’d see special signs appear on the side of the road. I thought colorful signs meant my family had arrived at the popular amusement park we were driving to. I’d joyfully start gathering my things, only to be disappointed to see more signs and have to wait even longer before we reached the park. Eventually I realized those signs announced that visitors were getting closer but were still miles away.
Like an excited child wondering “are we there yet?” we can also be impatient and anxious to arrive at our next destination.
Waiting for God to move in our lives, or to rescue us from our trials, can be challenging. David was facing much adversity, which he mentions throughout Psalm 27. Yet he still placed his hope and trust in God and waited for Him to respond. David didn’t know how long it would take for God to act, but he knew God would help him. “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (v. 13).
It may take longer than we’d like to experience our breakthrough, but let’s take courage in these words: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14). As we turn to the Psalms and the rest of Scripture for encouragement, we can take comfort in knowing God is working even while we wait.
Reflect & Pray: Why is it hard sometimes to wait for God’s answer? How can you remain hopeful as you wait?
Dear God, thank You that You’re working even while I wait.
Today's Insights
When pursued by powerful enemies, David focused on God instead of the danger he was in. With God as his “light” and “salvation” and the “stronghold of [his] life,” he had nothing to fear (Psalm 27:1-3). God would keep him safe—“out of reach on a high rock” (v. 5 nlt). Even in the unlikely event of being abandoned by his parents, who were supposed to protect him, David confidently trusted that “the Lord will take care of me” (v. 10 nkjv). God would deal with the difficulties and dangers just as a human father would for his child. The psalmist invites us to “be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14). To wait for God is to put our trust in Him. We affirm with David, “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield” (33:20).
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Pastor’s notes for 28 June 2026
This month’s Pastor’s notes is taken from “Warren Wiersbe. 2010. Pause for Power: A 365-Day Journey through the Scriptures”.
Minor Matters
Read 1 Timothy 6:1–10
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. (1 Timothy 6:3–4)
The first mark of a false teacher is that they refused to adhere to “the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching” (1 Tim. 6:3). A second mark is the teacher’s own attitude. Instead of being humble, a false teacher is proud, yet he has nothing to be proud about because he does not know anything (1 Tim. 6:4; see also 1:7).
A believer who understands the Word will have a burning heart, not a big head (Luke 24:32; see also Dan. 9:1–20). This “conceited attitude” causes a teacher to argue about minor matters concerning “words” (1 Tim. 6:4).
The result of such unspiritual teaching is “envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction” (1 Tim. 6:4–5). The tragedy of all this is that the people are “robbed of the truth” (v. 5) while they think they are discovering the truth! They think that the weekly arguments in their meetings, during which they exchange their ignorance, are a means of growing in grace; meanwhile, the result is a loss of character, not an improvement.
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We don't like truth especially when it forces us to make a difficult choice to believe it - and therefore live it - or deny it even though it stares us in the face. One response to truth enslaves us, the other response to truth frees us. How are we to discern and receive truth so that it really sets us free? Jesus teaches us how in just 2 verses in John.
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