July 7, 2026
God's Been Good
Verse 1
Lately I've been looking back,
along this winding road
To the old familiar markers of the mercies
I have known
I know it might sound simple,
but it's more than a cliche
There's no better way to
tell you than to say,
Chorus
God's been good
In my life
I feel blessed beyond my wildest dreams
When I go to sleep each night
And though I've had my share of hard times,
I wouldn't change them if I could
'Cause through it all,
God's been good
Verse 2
Times replay and I can see
that I've cried some bitter tears
But I felt His arms around me,
As I faced my greatest fears
You see, I've had my gains than losses
And I've known more joy than hurt
As His grace rolled down upon me, undeserved
Chorus
For God's been good
In my life
I feel blessed beyond my wildest dreams
When I go to sleep each night
And though I've had my share of hard times,
I wouldn't change them if I could
'Cause through it all,
God's been good
Bridge
For God has been my Father,
My Savior and my Friend
His love was my beginning,
And His love will be my end
I could spend forever trying
To tell you everything He is
But the best way that I can say it is this
Chorus
God's been good
In my life
I feel so blessed beyond my wildest dreams
When I go to sleep each night
And though I've had my share of hard times,
I wouldn't change them if I could
'Cause through it all,
God's been good
July 5, 2026
July 5, 2026 "An Unshaken Heart" (Psalm 108:1–13)
Psalm 108 New International
Version
Psalm 108
A song. A psalm
of David.
1 My heart, O God, is steadfast;
2 Awake, harp and lyre!
3 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
6 Save us and help us with your right hand,
7 God has spoken from his sanctuary:
and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine;
Judah is my scepter.
9 Moab is my washbasin,
over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
10 Who will bring me to the fortified city?
11 Is it not you, God, you who have rejected us
12 Give us aid against the enemy,
13 With God we will gain the victory,
2 Awake, harp and lyre!
3 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
6 Save us and help us with your right hand,
7 God has spoken from his sanctuary:
and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine;
Judah is my scepter.
9 Moab is my washbasin,
over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
10 Who will bring me to the fortified city?
11 Is it not you, God, you who have rejected us
12 Give us aid against the enemy,
13 With God we will gain the victory,
An Unshaken Heart Psalm
108:1–13
Life has many unpredictable events. Sudden illnesses, creeping debts, broken relationships and many other problems. After our problems are solved, we thank God. But this is not faith. David faithfully worshipped God.
Psalm 108:1 ESV
[1] My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being!
David was not king yet. He was not in a palace, but he said these words while being hunted by King Saul. David made a conscious decision to praise God. This was his expression of faith. David knew God's character and was confident in his relationship with God, and he trusted God.
Just like a plane going through turbulence, the flight attendants and pilot feel the plane shaking but they know they can get through the turbulence. This is why they do not panic.
David also remembers that God is sovereign over all things.
Psalm 108:7-9 ESV
[7] God has promised in his holiness: “With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Valley of Succoth. [8] Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter. [9] Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my shoe; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
God controls all things, but we might not know how everything fits together. We might panic or lose hope because we cannot see how our struggles will be used for God's greater purpose. God sees the whole picture whereas we only see a small part of the puzzle.
Because God sees the whole picture, we can be confident that God knows what is happening and will intervene and not have to rely on people.
Psalm 108:10-13 ESV
[10] Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? [11] Have you not rejected us, O God? You do not go out, O God, with our armies. [12] Oh grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man! [13] With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.
Only God can rescue us. We should not put our faith in people. God will help us but this needs courage from us as we continue.
Often we pray for a little while and then spend the rest of our time worrying. We need to experience our faith and this happens when we practice our faith. Real faith is not avoiding the storm but going through it. We continue and do our best while walking with God.
Do you put your trust in your own ability, your savings or someone else? When problems arise, who do you go to for help first? Or do you pray first?
David knew one important truth about God. Although circumstances change, God never changes. Storms will come and how we face them are our choices. We can panic and seek help from others, or we can be like David and praise God for who God is.
June 27, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 "Good God Will Not Leave Evil Unpunished"(Nahum 1:1–15)
- Nahum 1 New International Version
1 A prophecy concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
2 The Lord is a jealous and avenging God;
The Lord takes vengeance on his foes
and vents his wrath against his enemies.
3 The Lord is slow to anger but great in power;
His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,
and clouds are the dust of his feet.
4 He rebukes the sea and dries it up;
Bashan and Carmel wither
and the blossoms of Lebanon fade.
5 The mountains quake before him
The earth trembles at his presence,
the world and all who live in it.
6 Who can withstand his indignation?
His wrath is poured out like fire;
the rocks are shattered before him.
7 The Lord is good,
He cares for those who trust in him,
8 but with an overwhelming flood
he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
9 Whatever they plot against the Lord
trouble will not come a second time.
10 They will be entangled among thorns
they will be consumed like dry stubble.[b]
11 From you, Nineveh, has one come forth
and devises wicked plans.
12 This is what the Lord says:
they will be destroyed and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah,
I will afflict you no more.
13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck
14 The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh:
I will destroy the images and idols
that are in the temple of your gods.
I will prepare your grave,
for you are vile.”
15 Look, there on the mountains,
who proclaims peace!
Celebrate your festivals, Judah,
and fulfill your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you;
they will be completely destroyed.[c] - a. Nahum 1:9 Or What do you foes plot against the Lord? / He will bring itb. Nahum 1:10 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.c. Nahum 1:15 In Hebrew texts this verse (1:15) is numbered 2:1.
- Good God Will Not Leave Evil Unpunished
Nahum 1:1–15 - It is easy to ask God why the wicked prosper and are not punished. The Israelites would have thought the same with Nineveh. The Assyrians were wicked, cruel and arrogant. They were foes of both Israel and Judah and had killed many Israelites and destroyed many of their cities.In Nahum, we hear the prophecy against Nineveh. God has been patient with Nineveh, but Nineveh has not changed its behavior. God is slow to anger, but he does see our sins.Nahum 1:3 ESV[3] The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.Nahum had the most powerful army at this time. They had many strong allies and great resources. However, God is stronger. God's power is described as changing nature itself. Nothing can stand against God. God sees their sins. He also sees our sins.Nahum 1:4-6 ESV[4] He rebukes the sea and makes it dry; he dries up all the rivers; Bashan and Carmel wither; the bloom of Lebanon withers. [5] The mountains quake before him; the hills melt; the earth heaves before him, the world and all who dwell in it. [6] Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the heat of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken into pieces by him.Our faith is not pretending our problem is small. Our problems are real and big, but God is more powerful. There are evil leaders and powerful forces working against us, but we need to fear God and not others. God is the one who will protect us.Nahum 1:7 ESV[7] The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.God knows us. God knows that we need His help and that we are weak. Isn't it beautiful that we can see God as our refuge and we can run to God for protectionThe deeper message of this passage is that those who take refuge in God will be remembered. It is not that God will punish the wicked. It is where we go when there are problems.God's silence is never absence of God. God is patient. He sees injustice in this world. He sees the pain we and others endure. He sees the violence and who is responsible for this.What we need to do is remember that God remembers us. Evil will not have the final word. It is God who will have the final word, so run to God for protection and justice. Turn from our sins and repent and run to God who remembers everything
June 24, 2026
June 21, 2026
June 21, 2026 “Maranatha: A Church That Loves the Lord”(1 Corinthians 16:22-24)
1 Corinthians 16:22-24 New International Version
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord[a]!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.[b]
1 Corinthians 16:22 The Greek for Come, Lord reproduces an Aramaic expression (Marana tha) used by early Christians.1 Corinthians 16:24 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.
Marantha: A Church That Loves the Lord
1 Corinthians 16:22-24
The love for God by the church in Corinth had grown cold, and Paul focuses on this. The end of His letter.
1 Corinthians 16:22 ESV
[22] If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!
When our love towards God grows cold, so does our love for others. We might do many things and do them well, but it is pointless if there is no love.
There is a thinking that if we attend church regularly, we will continue to love God. Paul warns us that church attendance, many good works and sacrifices does not amount to much if there is no love for God.
We should pray that we would love God, and our love would not grow cold. We call to God; we should not feel that it is a burden
Maranatha means, "Lord, come!" Paul says this to remind the church that our hope is in Jesus and he is coming back.
The Book of Revelation is not a scary letter. When we understand who the letter was written to and its purpose, we can be encouraged. Jesus coming should not be a burden.
Maranatha is not a call for desperation but of expectation. Because we love God, we cannot live carelessly. We have to live with hope, love and faith. We have to do all things in love.
When we love Jesus, our attitude changes towards everything. We can see people differently, even difficult people. We can see situations differently despite how bad they are. We can see our true motivation when we serve the church.
We can do all the good works and serve the church fervently, but without love for God, then we are not serving God. We are just keeping busy.
Although a church's love grows cold, it can always return to God. We need to ask if we love the Lord. Service can be joy again. The word becomes hope again. Our love for the congregation will grow again.
June 20, 2026
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