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One of my favorite Bible characters is Joseph. His story is so encouraging. You remember, he was sold into slavery by his brothers to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. There he was sold to Pharaoh’s Captain of the Guard, Potiphar, and Joseph served in his household. The Bible tells us that Potiphar saw that Joseph’s God was with him and blessed everything he put his hands to, so Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his whole household.

Now there is a lot more to that story, but for this devotion, I want to focus on that one thought, “Potiphar saw that Joseph’s God was with him.” Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers, yet he wasn’t bitter or rebellious. He did his best to represent God no matter his circumstances, and God was with him and blessed him. We often have reasons to be angry, bitter, or frustrated because of the way people treat us or the circumstances we are in. Let’s remember our top priority is to be an ambassador for God and to share His Word. God is with us, and He will see us through. God had a plan for Joseph, but there were some bumps along the way. God has a plan for you also. Stay true to God, and know the best is ahead.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. … See MoreSee Less

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A nice 20”x30” artist’s rendering of the little town of Rockaway, NJ, hangs in my living room. It shows the main roads, buildings, the Rockaway River, and even our church building. I always found it curious that they called it a river, since it is about the size of a nice creek here in Alabama. Anyway, the church I pastored there gave it to us when we left to take a church in Kentucky. If you look at the drawing, you would not see the real treasure it holds. On the back of the drawing, the congregation signed it with little personal notes. That truly makes it special.

Often, we speak about our churches in terms of our church is growing, having a Fall Festival, or having a revival. We speak of it as a collective and sometimes as a building. Someone drives by and says, "That's First Assembly of God" or "That's First Baptist." The truth is, the church is all of the people who gather at that building who make it special. It isn’t the building, the programs, or the ministries that make it a place of worship, but every believer who attends there. If we are not careful, we will put our effort, finances, and energy into the building and its programs and miss the true treasure: the people. In these last days, we need to encourage, support, and grow our people because only then will we be strong enough to carry out the Great Commission God has called us to. Yes, when you drive by, you may see our church, but the real treasure is on the inside.

Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

Colossians 3:14-16 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Hebrews 10:25 Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. … See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Welcome to the family, The Ledbetter Brothers

New Day Record Label is proud to announce the signing of Grant, Garrett, and Gabe Ledbetter. The news was made today at Daywind Music Group’s media event at the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge.

These brothers grew up singing Southern Gospel, including Daywind accompaniment tracks, never picturing the day they would stand on a New Day stage. GRAMMY and Dove Award winner Jason Crabb introduced them to the team and produced their debut project. His words say it best: they love Jesus more than anything, and music is a close second.

Dusty Wells, Director of Artist Relations, put it this way: from the moment Jason played the project, the team knew they wanted to help get this music out. You can hear the family heritage. What moves us most is the heart behind it.

Catch the Ledbetter Brothers tomorrow, Friday, October 2, as part of Jason Crabb’s afternoon showcase at NQC. Debut single and album, both titled The Turn, arrive January 2027.

Welcome home, brothers. We cannot wait for more people to hear you!! … See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

A few years ago, a couple of buddies of mine and I went fishing on a pond in a johnboat. It was a warm summer day, and the fish were biting, though sporadically. It was almost noon, and I decided to reach into my tackle box and pull out a topwater jitterbug. One of my friends said, "You can’t catch anything with a jitterbug in the middle of the day"! I said, "For sure I won’t if I don’t try". So I cast it out toward a small island in the pond and slowly wiggled it across the water when "bam," a nice bass hit it, and I caught the biggest fish of the day on a lure that wasn’t supposed to work.

There will be times when the Lord will lead you to do something for Him, and inevitably, someone will proclaim it can’t be done or that you are wasting your time. Just because it isn’t the normal way or has never been done before doesn’t mean it is beyond the limits of possibility when God is involved. If He says cast, then by all means do so. Who knows, you may pull in the biggest catch of the day. Just make sure you have fresh line so when He says cast, you are ready.

Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 4:19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God. … See MoreSee Less