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Faithfulness Is Never Wasted (Revelation 11:1-14)

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What if being faithful to God brings rejection, opposition, or even apparent failure?

Key Verse:
“And when they have finished their testimony…” —Revelation 11:7 NASB

Background Context:
In Revelation 10, John receives the little scroll and is reminded that God’s plan is still unfolding according to His timing. Though some things remain hidden, God’s people are called to continue proclaiming His message faithfully.

Now in Revelation 11:1–14, John sees the measuring of the temple and the ministry of the two witnesses. This passage highlights faithful testimony in the face of opposition and reminds believers that God ultimately vindicates those who remain faithful to Him.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Revelation 11:1-14

The Two Witnesses

      1Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. 2“Leave out the court which is outside the temple and do not measure it, for it has been given to the nations; and they will tread under foot the holy city for forty-two months. 3“And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” 4These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5And if anyone wants to harm them, fire flows out of their mouth and devours their enemies; so if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this way. 6These have the power to shut up the sky, so that rain will not fall during the days of their prophesying; and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they desire.

      7When they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which mystically is called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. 9Those from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not permit their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb. 10And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

      11But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God came into them, and they stood on their feet; and great fear fell upon those who were watching them. 12And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” Then they went up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies watched them. 13And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell; seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

      14The second woe is past; behold, the third woe is coming quickly.

Reflection on Revelation 11:1–14:
One of the strongest themes in this passage is that God knows those who belong to Him.

John is told to measure the temple and those who worship there. Throughout Scripture, measuring often signifies ownership, protection, and God’s intimate knowledge of what is His.

This serves as an important reminder.

Even in times of turmoil and opposition, God has not lost sight of His people.

He knows them.
He sees them.
He remains sovereign over their circumstances.

The focus then shifts to the two witnesses.

Much discussion has centered on their exact identity, but the primary lesson of the passage is not who they are—it is how they serve.

They are faithful witnesses.

They proclaim God’s truth boldly during a hostile time. Their ministry is marked by courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to God’s message.

This is significant because the world does not welcome their testimony.

The witnesses confront a culture that resists God.

And throughout Scripture, faithful proclamation of truth often produces opposition rather than applause.

We see this with:

  • the prophets
  • John the Baptist
  • the apostles
  • and ultimately Yeshua Himself

Faithfulness has never been measured by popularity.

The witnesses continue their ministry until God determines that their work is complete.

Notice the wording:

“When they have finished their testimony…”

This is a powerful statement.

The enemy could not stop them early.
The world could not silence them before God’s appointed time.

Their ministry ended only when God allowed it.

This reminds us that our lives and service remain in God’s hands.

The witnesses are eventually killed, and from a human perspective, it appears that evil has won.

The world celebrates.
People rejoice.
Their enemies seem victorious.

If the story ended there, it would look like faithfulness accomplished nothing.

But the story does not end there.

After three and a half days, God raises the witnesses and calls them into His presence.

The same world that celebrated their death witnesses their vindication.

This reveals a profound truth:

Faithfulness is never wasted.

There are times when obedience to God may appear unsuccessful.
Truth may seem rejected.
Righteousness may seem defeated.

But God’s perspective is different from ours.

Scripture repeatedly teaches that we are called to faithfulness, not merely visible results.

The witnesses were successful because they completed the task God gave them.

Their apparent defeat was not their final chapter.

This passage also reminds us that God ultimately vindicates His servants.

The world may misunderstand, mock, reject, or oppose God’s people, but God’s judgment is the only judgment that ultimately matters.

This does not mean believers seek persecution or enjoy conflict.

Rather, it means we remain faithful regardless of how others respond.

The example of the two witnesses encourages us to focus on obedience rather than outcomes.

Our responsibility is to:

  • speak truth
  • live faithfully
  • honor God
  • and leave the results in His hands

Because faithfulness is never wasted when it is offered to God.

Application:

  • Remain faithful to God’s truth even when it is unpopular.
  • Remember that success in God’s eyes is measured by faithfulness, not popularity.
  • Trust that God knows, sees, and values your obedience.
  • Focus on completing the work God has given you rather than controlling the results.
  • Take comfort that God ultimately vindicates those who belong to Him.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to remain faithful regardless of the response of others. Strengthen me to stand for truth with humility, courage, and perseverance. Remind me that my responsibility is obedience, while the results belong to You. Thank You for seeing every act of faithfulness and for promising ultimate victory to those who trust You. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Trusting God When You Cannot See the Whole Path (Exodus 13-14)

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How do you keep trusting God when the path ahead does not make sense and the obstacles seem impossible?

Key Verse:
“The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day… and in a pillar of fire by night.” —Exodus 13:21 NASB

Background Context:
In Exodus 13–14, Israel begins its journey out of Egypt. God leads His people through the wilderness, calls them to remember His faithfulness, and then brings them to what appears to be an impossible situation at the Red Sea.

These chapters form a powerful unit centered on God’s guidance, His presence, His salvation, and the faith required to follow Him when the way forward is not yet visible.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Exodus 13-14

Reflection on Exodus 13–14:
One of the most encouraging truths in these chapters is that God does not simply deliver His people and then leave them to figure things out on their own.

He leads them.

As Israel leaves Egypt, God does not choose the shortest route. Instead, He leads them through a different path because He knows what they are prepared to face and what they still need to learn.

From a human perspective, the shorter route would have made more sense.

But God saw the full picture.

This teaches an important lesson for us.

God’s guidance is not always about the fastest path, the easiest path, or the most logical path from our perspective.

Sometimes what feels like a detour is actually God’s protection.
Sometimes what feels like a delay is actually God’s preparation.

The Israelites could not see what God saw.

Neither can we.

Yet God gave them something more important than a map.

He gave them His presence.

The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night reminded Israel that God was with them continually. His presence did not depart when the journey became difficult.

That truth becomes crucial in Exodus 14.

After following God’s leading, Israel suddenly finds itself trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army.

Imagine how confusing this must have felt.

The people had obeyed.
They had followed God’s direction.
And now they appeared to be in greater danger than before.

How often does that happen in our own lives?

We follow God faithfully and then encounter circumstances we do not understand. We may begin to wonder:

  • Did I misunderstand God?
  • Has He forgotten me?
  • Why would He lead me here?

Yet the Red Sea was not evidence that God had abandoned His people.

It was evidence that God was still working.

In fact, God Himself had led them to that exact place.

The obstacle was not a mistake.
It was part of His plan.

This is one of the great lessons of Exodus 13–14:

A difficult circumstance is not necessarily a sign that we are outside God’s will.

Sometimes it is precisely where God intends to reveal His power.

At the sea, Moses tells the people:

“Do not fear. Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD.”

Before Israel could move forward, they needed to learn to trust.

Then comes another important lesson.

God tells them:

“Go forward.”

There is a time to wait.
There is a time to stand firm.
And there is a time to move forward in faith.

The people could not yet see the completed path through the sea, but they were called to trust the God who could make one.

And He did.

The sea parted.
A path appeared where none existed.
The army that once seemed unstoppable was defeated.
The people who once lived as slaves walked through to freedom.

The God who guided them was also the God who saved them.

These chapters remind us that God’s presence and God’s deliverance are inseparable.

He does not merely point the way from a distance.

He walks with His people through the journey.

And often, the greatest growth in our faith comes when we learn to trust Him:

  • when the path seems longer than expected
  • when obstacles seem impossible
  • when the future feels uncertain
  • and when we cannot yet see how God will provide

The same God who led Israel through the wilderness and across the sea still leads His people today.

He may not reveal every detail of the journey.

But He is always faithful to guide, protect, and accomplish His purposes.

Application:

  • Trust God’s guidance even when His path does not make immediate sense.
  • Remember that delays and detours may be part of God’s preparation.
  • Focus on God’s presence rather than demanding complete visibility of the future.
  • Stand firm when God calls you to wait and move forward when He calls you to act.
  • Remember that the God who guides you is also the God who delivers you.

Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for faithfully leading Your people and for continuing to guide us today. Help me to trust You when the path seems uncertain, when the journey feels longer than expected, and when obstacles appear impossible. Remind me that Your presence is with me and that You are always working according to Your perfect plan. Give me the faith to follow where You lead and the courage to move forward when You call me to act. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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God Makes a Way (Exodus 14:15-31)

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What do you do when God tells you to move forward before you can fully see the way ahead?

Key Verse:
“Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.’” —Exodus 14:15 NASB

Background Context:
In Exodus 14:1–14, Israel found itself trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s approaching army. Fear spread quickly among the people, but Moses called them to stand firm and trust God’s salvation.

Now in Exodus 14:15–31, God acts powerfully to make a way where none seemed possible. Israel moves forward through the sea while God defeats the Egyptian army behind them.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Exodus 14:15-31

      15Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward. 16“As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, and the sons of Israel shall go through the midst of the sea on dry land. 17“As for Me, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them; and I will be honored through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. 18“Then the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I am honored through Pharaoh, through his chariots and his horsemen.”

      19The angel of God, who had been going before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them. 20So it came between the camp of Egypt and the camp of Israel; and there was the cloud along with the darkness, yet it gave light at night. Thus the one did not come near the other all night.

      21Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD swept the sea back by a strong east wind all night and turned the sea into dry land, so the waters were divided. 22The sons of Israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry land, and the waters were like a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. 23Then the Egyptians took up the pursuit, and all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots and his horsemen went in after them into the midst of the sea. 24At the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud and brought the army of the Egyptians into confusion. 25He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, and He made them drive with difficulty; so the Egyptians said, “Let us flee from Israel, for the LORD is fighting for them against the Egyptians.”

      26Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may come back over the Egyptians, over their chariots and their horsemen.” 27So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its normal state at daybreak, while the Egyptians were fleeing right into it; then the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. 28The waters returned and covered the chariots and the horsemen, even Pharaoh’s entire army that had gone into the sea after them; not even one of them remained. 29But the sons of Israel walked on dry land through the midst of the sea, and the waters were like a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.

      30Thus the LORD saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. 31When Israel saw the great power which the LORD had used against the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD, and they believed in the LORD and in His servant Moses.

Reflection on Exodus 14:15–31:
After telling the people to stand firm and trust God, the situation reaches a turning point.

God says:
“Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.”

This is significant.

There are moments in our walk with God when we are called to:

  • wait
  • trust
  • remain still before Him

But there are also moments when faith requires movement.

Israel still could not see the full path ahead.
The sea was still there.
The danger was still real.

Yet God calls them to move forward before the way is fully visible.

This is often how faith works.

We usually want:

  • complete clarity
  • full explanations
  • guaranteed outcomes

before taking a step.

But God frequently asks us to obey Him before we can fully see what He is about to do.

As Moses stretches out his hand, God parts the sea through a strong east wind, creating dry ground in the middle of what once appeared impossible.

What had looked like a dead end becomes a path of deliverance.

This is one of the defining moments in all of Scripture.

Israel does not save itself through strength, strategy, or military power.

God makes the way.

Again we see a major Exodus theme:
salvation belongs to the LORD.

The pillar of cloud also moves between Israel and Egypt.

For one side there is darkness.
For the other there is light and protection.

God continues distinguishing His people while restraining their enemies.

Then comes the incredible image of Israel walking through the sea on dry ground with walls of water on both sides.

Imagine the mixture of emotions:

  • awe
  • fear
  • uncertainty
  • amazement

Each step required trust.

And that is true in our own lives as well.

Often God does not reveal the entire journey at once.
He gives enough light for the next step.

The Egyptians pursue into the sea, but God throws their army into confusion. Their strength, chariots, and military power prove useless against Him.

What seemed unstoppable is suddenly powerless before God.

This reminds us that earthly power is always limited before the authority of God.

The chapter concludes with the waters returning and the Egyptian army destroyed.

For the first time, Israel is completely free from Pharaoh’s control.

The people then respond with fear of the LORD and belief in Him and His servant Moses.

Notice the progression:

  • fear of circumstances
  • trust in God
  • worshipful reverence

God did not merely rescue Israel from danger.

He was teaching them to trust Him.

This passage speaks deeply into the moments when we face situations that seem impossible.

Sometimes God brings us to places where:

  • our own strength is insufficient
  • the way forward is unclear
  • and we must choose whether to trust Him fully

The Red Sea reminds us that God specializes in making a way where none appears to exist.

And often, faith means taking the next step before the waters part completely.

Application:

  • Obey God even when you cannot fully see the outcome ahead.
  • Trust that God can make a way through impossible situations.
  • Remember that salvation and deliverance ultimately come from God, not human strength.
  • Take the next faithful step God places before you.
  • Allow difficult situations to deepen your trust in God rather than weaken it.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to trust You when the way ahead feels uncertain or impossible. Teach me to move forward in faith even before I fully understand what You are doing. Remind me that You are able to make a way where none seems to exist. Strengthen my heart to obey You step by step and to rest in Your power and faithfulness. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

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When There Seems to Be No Way Forward (Exodus 14:1-14)

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What do you do when it feels like every direction around you is blocked?

Key Verse:
“But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today…’” —Exodus 14:13 NASB

Background Context:
In Exodus 13:17–22, God leads Israel through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud and fire rather than by the shortest route. Though the path seemed unusual, God’s presence remained continually with His people.

Now in Exodus 14:1–14, Israel finds itself trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s approaching army. What appears to be an impossible situation becomes another opportunity for God to reveal His power, faithfulness, and salvation.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Exodus 14:1-14

Pharaoh in Pursuit

      1Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2“Tell the sons of Israel to turn back and camp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea; you shall camp in front of Baal-zephon, opposite it, by the sea. 3“For Pharaoh will say of the sons of Israel, ‘They are wandering aimlessly in the land; the wilderness has shut them in.’ 4“Thus I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will chase after them; and I will be honored through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” And they did so.

      5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his servants had a change of heart toward the people, and they said, “What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?” 6So he made his chariot ready and took his people with him; 7and he took six hundred select chariots, and all the other chariots of Egypt with officers over all of them. 8The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he chased after the sons of Israel as the sons of Israel were going out boldly. 9Then the Egyptians chased after them with all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and they overtook them camping by the sea, beside Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.

      10As Pharaoh drew near, the sons of Israel looked, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they became very frightened; so the sons of Israel cried out to the LORD. 11Then they said to Moses, “Is it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you dealt with us in this way, bringing us out of Egypt? 12“Is this not the word that we spoke to you in Egypt, saying, ‘Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”

The Sea Is Divided

      13But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. 14“The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.”

Reflection on Exodus 14:1–14:
At first glance, Israel’s situation appears disastrous.

They are trapped.

The Red Sea stands before them, while Pharaoh and the Egyptian army pursue from behind. The people quickly become terrified and begin to panic.

And from a human perspective, their fear makes sense.

There seems to be no escape route.
No visible solution.
No logical way forward.

This is one of the most important moments in Exodus because it reveals how quickly fear can overwhelm people after deliverance.

God had already:

  • sent the plagues
  • protected them through Passover
  • brought them out of Egypt
  • guided them visibly by cloud and fire

Yet when a new crisis appears, the people immediately begin doubting.

Fear has a way of shrinking our perspective until we see only the obstacle in front of us.

The Israelites even begin speaking as though Egypt would have been better than freedom:
“Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness?”

This reveals an important spiritual danger.

Sometimes people prefer familiar bondage over uncertain faith.

Freedom sounds wonderful until it requires trusting God through uncomfortable situations.

But the problem was not that God had abandoned them.

In fact, God Himself had led them to this exact place.

This is crucial.

The difficult situation was not evidence of God’s absence—it was part of His plan.

God tells Moses that He will be honored through Pharaoh and that Egypt will know that He is the LORD.

Again we see a repeated Exodus theme:
God is revealing Himself through these events.

Moses then gives one of the most powerful statements in Scripture:

“Do not fear. Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD…”

The people wanted immediate action, explanations, or escape plans.

But first, they needed faith.

Notice what Moses does not say:

  • panic
  • run
  • return to Egypt
  • solve this yourselves

Instead:

  • do not fear
  • stand firm
  • watch what God will do

This does not mean God’s people never act. Soon they will move forward in obedience. But before action comes trust.

The passage ends with another powerful reminder:
“The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.”

Israel’s salvation would not come through their own strength.

It would come through God.

This points forward to an even greater salvation.

Just as Israel could not save itself at the Red Sea, humanity cannot save itself from sin through human effort alone. Salvation ultimately comes through what God provides.

This passage speaks deeply into the moments when we feel trapped:

  • difficult circumstances
  • uncertainty
  • fear about the future
  • situations beyond our control

Sometimes God allows us to reach places where our own strength is clearly insufficient so that we learn to trust Him more fully.

The Red Sea moment reminds us:
what appears impossible to us is not impossible for God.

Application:

  • Trust God even when circumstances seem impossible or unclear.
  • Remember God’s past faithfulness when fear begins to rise.
  • Resist the temptation to return to old forms of bondage out of fear.
  • Stand firm in faith rather than panicking when difficulties come.
  • Look to God as the true source of salvation and deliverance.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to trust You when I feel trapped or overwhelmed by circumstances. Remind me that You are still present and still working even when I cannot see the solution. Strengthen my faith to stand firm rather than fear, and teach me to rely on Your salvation rather than my own strength. Thank You for always being faithful. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Be Content with What God Provides (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20)

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Are you so focused on what you do not have that you forget to enjoy what God has already given?

Key Verse:
“Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor…” —Ecclesiastes 5:18 NASB

Background Context:
In Ecclesiastes 5:8–17, Solomon reflects on the emptiness of loving money and the endless striving that often accompanies wealth and possessions. He observes that earthly gain alone cannot provide lasting peace or satisfaction.

Now in Ecclesiastes 5:18–20, Solomon shifts toward a more hopeful conclusion, emphasizing that true enjoyment and contentment come not from endless accumulation, but from receiving life and daily blessings as gifts from God.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Ecclesiastes 5:18–20

      18Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given him; for this is his reward. 19Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. 20For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.

Reflection on Ecclesiastes 5:18–20:
After describing the frustration and anxiety tied to wealth, Solomon pauses and says:

“Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting…”

This marks an important shift.

Instead of continuing to focus on what is empty “under the sun,” Solomon points toward something good:
receiving life as a gift from God.

He mentions simple things:

  • eating
  • drinking
  • enjoying one’s labor

These are ordinary parts of life.

And that is exactly the point.

Contentment is often not found in extraordinary achievement or endless accumulation, but in gratefully receiving the daily blessings God already provides.

This is deeply important because the human heart naturally drifts toward dissatisfaction.

People often believe:

  • “I’ll be content when…”
  • “I’ll enjoy life once I achieve…”
  • “I’ll finally have peace when I possess more…”

But Solomon repeatedly shows that endless striving does not satisfy.

Instead, he says that the ability to enjoy life itself is a gift from God.

This is a major theme in Ecclesiastes.

Not everyone who possesses wealth actually enjoys it. Some spend their lives accumulating while remaining anxious, restless, or discontent.

But the person who receives life gratefully from God experiences something different.

This does not mean life becomes perfect or free from hardship.

Rather, it means that joy is no longer dependent entirely on circumstances.

Solomon says:
“For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.”

This is a beautiful picture.

A grateful heart is not consumed constantly with frustration, comparison, regret, or endless striving. Instead, it learns to enjoy the gifts God gives in the present season.

This connects closely with other Scriptures.

Philippians 4:11–13 speaks of learning contentment in every circumstance.

James 1:17 reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from God.

True contentment is not rooted in having everything we want.

It is rooted in trusting God and gratefully receiving what He provides.

This passage challenges us to slow down and ask:

Are we constantly chasing what is next?
Or are we learning to thank God for what He has already given?

Because a life consumed by striving will rarely experience peace.

But a life centered on gratitude can find joy even in ordinary moments.

Solomon reminds us that:

  • work can be meaningful
  • daily provision can be joyful
  • and life itself can be received as a gift

when it is viewed through the perspective of God’s goodness.

Application:

  • Practice gratitude for the daily blessings God has already given you.
  • Guard your heart against endless striving and comparison.
  • Learn to enjoy simple gifts and ordinary moments.
  • Remember that true contentment comes from God, not possessions.
  • Trust God to provide what you truly need for each season of life.

Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for the many gifts and blessings You provide each day. Teach me to live with gratitude and contentment rather than endless striving. Help me to enjoy the life You have given and to trust You fully in every season. Guard my heart from comparison and dissatisfaction, and fill me with joy rooted in Your goodness. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

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Let Fear Give Way to Praise (Psalm 57)

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Where do you run when life feels overwhelming and danger surrounds you?

Key Verse:
“Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by.” —Psalm 57:1 NASB

Background Context:
Psalm 57 was written by David when he fled from Saul into the cave (1 Samuel 22:1; 24:1–3). David was under pressure, hunted by enemies, and living in uncertainty.

Following Psalm 56, which emphasized trusting God in the midst of fear, Psalm 57 continues that theme but shifts more strongly toward worship, confidence, and praise in the middle of hardship.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Psalm 57

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

     1Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul takes refuge in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge
Until destruction passes by.

      2I will cry to God Most High,
To God who accomplishes all things for me.

      3He will send from heaven and save me;
He reproaches him who tramples upon me.

Selah.

God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.

      4My soul is among lions;
I must lie among those who breathe forth fire,
Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows
And their tongue a sharp sword.

      5Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory be above all the earth.

      6They have prepared a net for my steps;
My soul is bowed down;
They dug a pit before me;
They themselves have fallen into the midst of it.

Selah.

      7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

      8Awake, my glory!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.

      9I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to You among the nations.

      10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens
And Your truth to the clouds.

      11Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory be above all the earth.

Reflection on Psalm 57:
David begins this psalm crying out for mercy.

He is still in danger.
His circumstances are still difficult.
The threat has not disappeared.

Yet immediately, David declares where his refuge is found:

“In the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge…”

This is a beautiful picture of protection, safety, and closeness to God.

David is not placing his ultimate confidence in:

  • caves
  • hiding places
  • military strength
  • or human solutions

His true refuge is God Himself.

This is important because it reminds us that peace is not ultimately found in perfect circumstances. Real security comes from resting in the presence and care of God.

David says he will cry out to “God Most High,” the One who accomplishes all things for him.

Even while hiding in a cave, David believes God is still sovereign and still working.

This is a powerful expression of faith.

It is easy to trust God after deliverance comes.
It is harder to trust Him while still waiting in the cave.

David describes enemies surrounding him:

  • people whose words wound like spears and arrows
  • those seeking to trap and destroy him

Yet the psalm begins shifting.

Instead of remaining focused entirely on fear and danger, David turns his attention upward:

“Be exalted above the heavens, O God…”

This statement appears twice in the psalm and becomes its anchor.

David chooses worship in the middle of trouble.

This is one of the most powerful lessons in Psalm 57.

Worship is not reserved only for easy seasons.

David praises God before the situation changes.

He says:
“My heart is steadfast…”

Not because life is easy.
Not because danger is gone.

But because his confidence is rooted in God.

Then David says something remarkable:
“Awake, my glory… I will awaken the dawn!”

Instead of being consumed by fear through the night, David stirs himself toward praise.

The psalm ends not with despair, but with worship and confidence in God’s lovingkindness and faithfulness.

This progression is deeply encouraging.

David begins hiding in a cave.
He ends exalting God above the heavens.

What changed?

His focus shifted from the size of his danger to the greatness of God.

Psalm 57 reminds us that even in seasons of fear, uncertainty, and waiting:

  • God remains faithful
  • God remains worthy of worship
  • and God remains our refuge

Sometimes faith is not denying the difficulty around us.

Sometimes faith is choosing to worship while still in the middle of it.

Application:

  • Run to God as your refuge when fear and pressure rise.
  • Choose worship even before circumstances improve.
  • Remind yourself regularly of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty.
  • Refuse to let fear become the center of your focus.
  • Develop a steadfast heart rooted in trust and praise.

Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for being my refuge and shelter in difficult seasons. Help me to trust You when fear and uncertainty surround me. Teach me to worship You even while I am still waiting for deliverance. Strengthen my heart to remain steadfast and focused on Your faithfulness rather than my circumstances. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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All Knowing, Faith / Trusting God, Revelation

Trusting God When the Full Picture Is Hidden (Revelation 10)

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What do you do when God reveals enough to trust Him—but not enough to fully understand everything?

Key Verse:
“Take it and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey.” —Revelation 10:9 NASB

Background Context:
After the intense trumpet judgments of Revelation 8–9, Revelation 10 provides a pause in the middle of escalating judgment. Rather than focusing primarily on destruction, the chapter shifts attention toward God’s authority, His unfolding plan, and the continued mission of proclaiming His truth.

John encounters a mighty angel, hears mysterious thunderous voices, and receives a little scroll with instructions that carry both sweetness and bitterness.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Revelation 10

The Angel and the Little Book

      1I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud; and the rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire; 2and he had in his hand a little book which was open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left on the land; 3and he cried out with a loud voice, as when a lion roars; and when he had cried out, the seven peals of thunder uttered their voices. 4When the seven peals of thunder had spoken, I was about to write; and I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up the things which the seven peals of thunder have spoken and do not write them.” 5Then the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven, 6and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, WHO CREATED HEAVEN AND THE THINGS IN IT, AND THE EARTH AND THE THINGS IN IT, AND THE SEA AND THE THINGS IN IT, that there will be delay no longer, 7but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God is finished, as He preached to His servants the prophets.

      8Then the voice which I heard from heaven, I heard again speaking with me, and saying, “Go, take the book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the land.” 9So I went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. And he said to me, “Take it and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey.” 10I took the little book out of the angel’s hand and ate it, and in my mouth it was sweet as honey; and when I had eaten it, my stomach was made bitter. 11And they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”

Reflection on Revelation 10:
After the heaviness of Revelation 9, Revelation 10 changes the pace dramatically.

John sees a mighty angel descending from heaven:

  • clothed with a cloud
  • a rainbow over his head
  • face shining like the sun
  • feet like pillars of fire

The imagery reflects majesty, authority, and the glory of God.

The angel places one foot on the sea and one on the land, symbolizing authority over the whole earth. Then he cries out, and seven thunders respond.

But something unexpected happens.

John is told not to write down what the seven thunders said.

This is important.

Not everything is revealed.

Even in Revelation—a book filled with prophecy and disclosure—God still withholds certain details.

This reminds us that God does not give humanity complete knowledge of everything He is doing. There are mysteries that remain under His authority and wisdom.

That can be difficult for us.

We often want:

  • complete explanations
  • precise timelines
  • full understanding

But faith often requires trusting God even when we do not have every answer.

The angel then declares:
“There will be delay no longer…”

God’s plan is moving toward fulfillment.

What has been unfolding through generations is advancing toward completion exactly according to God’s timing.

Again we see a theme repeated throughout Scripture:
God’s timing is deliberate and purposeful.

John is then told to take the little scroll and eat it.

In his mouth it is sweet like honey, but in his stomach it becomes bitter.

This powerful picture reflects the nature of God’s message.

God’s truth is sweet because:

  • it comes from Him
  • it reveals His purposes
  • it brings hope and salvation

But it is also bitter because:

  • it includes judgment
  • it exposes sin
  • it involves suffering and difficult realities

This tension appears throughout Scripture.

Following God brings joy and life, yet faithfully proclaiming His truth can also involve hardship, rejection, and grief over sin and judgment.

The prophet Ezekiel experienced something similar in Ezekiel 2–3 when he was told to eat a scroll containing God’s message before speaking to the people.

John’s final instruction is important:
“You must prophesy again…”

Even after seeing terrifying judgment and difficult truths, the mission continues.

God’s message still needs to be proclaimed.

This chapter reminds us that:

  • we will not always understand everything God is doing
  • God’s truth contains both comfort and warning
  • and followers of Christ are still called to remain faithful and continue speaking truth

Faith is not built on having every answer.

Faith is built on trusting the One who holds the answers.

Application:

  • Trust God even when you do not fully understand His plan.
  • Accept both the comforting and challenging parts of God’s truth.
  • Remain faithful to God’s calling even when it becomes difficult.
  • Remember that God’s timing is purposeful and never out of control.
  • Continue seeking and proclaiming truth with humility and obedience.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to trust You even when I do not fully understand what You are doing. Teach me to accept both the sweetness and the difficulty of Your truth. Strengthen me to remain faithful and obedient in every season. Thank You that Your plans are wise, purposeful, and completely under Your control. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

Interceding for Others, Learning To Pray Effectively, Love, Persecution / Glorifying God

What Does It Really Mean to Love Your Enemies? (Matthew 5:43–48)

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How do we love people who oppose us, mistreat us, or reject God’s truth?

Key Verse:
“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” —Matthew 5:44 NASB

Background Context:
In Matthew 5:43–48, Yeshua continues teaching during the Sermon on the Mount, calling His followers to live differently than the world around them. While people naturally love those who treat them well, Yeshua challenges believers to reflect the character of God by showing love even toward enemies and persecutors.

This teaching goes far beyond outward behavior—it addresses the condition of the heart and what it means to truly reflect God’s character in difficult relationships.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Matthew 5:43–48

  43“You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47“If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48“Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Reflection on Matthew 5:43–48:
Jesus says something that completely challenges human nature:

“Love your enemies.”

The world understands loving friends, family, and those who treat us kindly. But Yeshua points His followers toward something radically different.

He asks:
“If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that?”

Even unbelievers do that.

The distinguishing mark of a follower of Christ is not loving people when it is easy—it is reflecting God’s character when it is difficult.

But it is important to understand what loving enemies actually means.

Loving someone does not mean:

  • approving of their sin
  • ignoring evil
  • abandoning truth
  • or allowing someone to destroy you

Biblical love is not passive acceptance of everything a person does.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 describes love as patient, kind, enduring, and truthful. Importantly, it says that love “does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth.”

True love cares enough to value truth.

Sometimes loving someone means warning them that they are walking in sin and encouraging them to repent. Ignoring destructive behavior is not loving—it is indifference.

If children were playing with a sharp knife, loving them would not mean silently watching while they hurt themselves. Love would speak up because love cares about the outcome.

In the same way, speaking truth with humility and compassion can be an act of love.

This is exactly what we see throughout Scripture. God’s love does not ignore sin—He calls people away from it because He desires life, restoration, and transformation.

Jesus also says:
“Pray for those who persecute you.”

Again, this does not mean praying for evil to succeed. It means praying for hearts to change.

Pray:

  • for them to know truth
  • for them to encounter Christ
  • for repentance
  • for transformation
  • for salvation

This reflects the heart of God.

One of the greatest examples is Saul in Acts 9. Saul persecuted Christians fiercely, yet after encountering Yeshua, his life was completely transformed. He became Paul—one of the greatest missionaries and teachers of the Gospel.

Imagine if believers had only hated Saul and never desired his repentance.

God’s power can transform even those who strongly oppose Him.

This passage ultimately points us toward the character of God Himself.

Jesus says the Father:

  • sends rain on the just and unjust
  • shows kindness even toward sinners
  • extends mercy broadly

As His followers, we are called to reflect that same heart.

This does not mean abandoning wisdom, boundaries, or truth.

It means refusing to let hatred, bitterness, and revenge control us.

It means responding in a way that reflects Christ rather than merely mirroring the world.

The command to “be perfect” points toward spiritual maturity and completeness—a growing reflection of the Father’s character in how we love, forgive, speak truth, and pray for others.

This is not natural.

It is something God develops within us as we follow Him.

Application:

  • Pray for those who oppose, mistreat, or persecute you.
  • Remember that loving someone does not mean approving of sin.
  • Speak truth with humility, compassion, and a desire for repentance.
  • Guard your heart from bitterness, hatred, and revenge.
  • Reflect God’s character by responding differently than the world.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to love others the way You have called me to love. Teach me to respond with grace, truth, humility, and compassion even when others oppose or mistreat me. Guard my heart from bitterness and revenge, and help me to pray sincerely for those who need transformation through Christ. Shape my character so that my life reflects Your love and truth. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

Grace / Patience, Humility, Patient, Revenge

Respond Differently Than the World (Matthew 5:38-42)

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How do you respond when someone treats you unfairly or disrespectfully?

Key Verse:
“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” —Matthew 5:39 NASB

Background Context:
In Matthew 5:38–42, Yeshua continues teaching during the Sermon on the Mount. The people knew the Old Testament principle of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” which originally served to limit excessive punishment and establish fair justice (Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20).

But Yeshua shifts the focus away from personal retaliation and toward a radically different response—one marked by patience, humility, generosity, and love.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Matthew 5:38-42

     38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41“Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42“Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.

Reflection on Matthew 5:38–42:
Jesus teaches something that feels completely opposite to the way the world naturally responds.

The world says:

  • “Get even.”
  • “Don’t let anyone disrespect you.”
  • “Make them pay.”
  • “Fight back.”

But Yeshua points His followers toward a different way.

He does not encourage revenge.

At the same time, He is also not teaching passive surrender to evil in every possible situation. It is important to recognize the examples He gives.

A slap on the cheek is insulting and disrespectful, but not life-threatening. Carrying a soldier’s gear another mile is inconvenient and difficult, but not destructive. Giving up a coat in a legal dispute is sacrificial, but not equivalent to abandoning all responsibility or stewardship.

Yeshua is deliberately speaking about relatively minor personal offenses and inconveniences.

And in none of these examples are believers being asked to:

  • deny God
  • compromise truth
  • participate in sin
  • or enable evil behavior

Instead, He is challenging us to give up our instinct for personal retaliation.

This is deeply difficult because pride naturally wants revenge.

When someone insults us, we want to insult back.
When someone mistreats us, we want them to suffer as well.

But Yeshua calls us to respond differently.

Why?

Because our response can reflect the character of God.

Romans 12:17–21 teaches a similar principle:
“Never pay back evil for evil to anyone… Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

This does not mean justice never matters. Scripture still supports justice, protection of the innocent, and appropriate authority structures. But personally, believers are not to be driven by bitterness, vengeance, or pride.

Instead, Yeshua teaches:

  • patience over retaliation
  • generosity over selfishness
  • humility over pride
  • love over revenge

The extra mile illustration is especially powerful.

Roman soldiers could legally compel someone to carry equipment for one mile. Going a second mile voluntarily would have been shocking.

Why?

Because it transformed the interaction.

Instead of responding with resentment alone, the believer responds in a way that reflects a changed heart.

This kind of response stands out.

It reveals that Christ has transformed us internally.

1 Peter 2:20–23 points to Yeshua Himself as the example. When He suffered unjustly, He did not retaliate or threaten revenge, but entrusted Himself to the Father.

This is the heart of the teaching.

Followers of Christ are called to respond differently than the world—not because weakness is good, but because God’s way reflects something greater than pride and revenge.

Sometimes the most powerful testimony is not winning an argument or getting even.

Sometimes it is showing patience, grace, and self-control when the world expects anger.

This passage challenges us to ask:

When people mistreat us, do they see a response shaped by the world… or shaped by Christ?

Application:

  • Resist the temptation to seek personal revenge when treated unfairly.
  • Respond to minor offenses with patience, humility, and grace.
  • Remember that your reactions can reflect Christ to others.
  • Distinguish between enduring inconvenience and compromising biblical truth.
  • Ask God to help you overcome evil with good rather than bitterness.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to respond to others with the love, patience, and humility that Yeshua taught. Guard my heart from pride, bitterness, and revenge. Teach me to reflect Your character even when others treat me unfairly. Give me wisdom to respond with both grace and truth, and let my life point others toward You. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Holy / Set Apart, Intgegrity / Honesty

Can People Trust Your Word? (Matthew 5:33-37)

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Would the people around you trust your word without needing a promise?

Key Verse:
“But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.” —Matthew 5:37 NASB

Background Context:
In Matthew 5:33–37, Yeshua teaches about honesty, integrity, and truthfulness as part of the Sermon on the Mount. Rather than focusing merely on outward vows or religious formulas, He addresses the deeper issue of whether a person’s character and words can be trusted consistently.

At the time, people often strengthened their statements by swearing oaths or vows to convince others they were telling the truth. But Yeshua teaches that His followers should live with such integrity that additional vows are unnecessary.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Matthew 5:33-37

     33“Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.’ 34“But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. 36“Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37“But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.

Reflection on Matthew 5:33–37:
Yeshua says something simple, yet deeply challenging:

“Let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no.’”

In other words:

  • say what you mean
  • mean what you say
  • and live in a way that makes your words trustworthy

This goes beyond avoiding lies.

It speaks to integrity.

A person of integrity does not need dramatic promises, exaggerated assurances, or repeated vows for others to believe them. Their consistent character gives weight to their words.

Yeshua contrasts this with the practice of making vows:

  • “By heaven”
  • “By earth”
  • “By Jerusalem”

People were attaching extra language to their promises in order to appear more trustworthy.

But Yeshua points to a deeper issue:
Why should extra wording be necessary at all?

If we feel the need to say:

  • “I promise…”
  • “I swear…”
  • “Trust me…”

then it may be worth reflecting honestly on why others need that reassurance.

Have we become inconsistent?
Do we often fail to follow through?
Have our words lost credibility through repeated disappointment?

This is not meant to produce shame, but conviction and growth.

Scripture repeatedly emphasizes truthfulness and integrity.

Proverbs 12:22 tells us that “lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.”

James 5:12 echoes the teaching of Yeshua almost directly:
“Let your yes be yes, and your no, no…”

God cares deeply about truthfulness because our words reflect our hearts.

This applies to:

  • commitments
  • relationships
  • work
  • parenting
  • marriage
  • friendships
  • and our witness to others

Trust is built slowly through consistent honesty and follow-through.

And trust can be damaged when our words repeatedly fail to align with our actions.

Yeshua is calling His followers to something higher than outward religious speech.

He is calling us to become people whose character is trustworthy every day.

Not just when making vows.
Not just in important moments.
But consistently.

As followers of Christ, our words should reflect:

  • honesty
  • humility
  • reliability
  • and integrity

Because our speech says much about the condition of our hearts.

Application:

  • Speak truthfully and honestly in all situations.
  • Follow through on commitments you make to others.
  • Reflect honestly on whether your words have become trustworthy over time.
  • Avoid making exaggerated promises to compensate for inconsistency.
  • Ask God to shape your character so your words reflect integrity consistently.

Closing Prayer:
Father, help me to live with honesty and integrity in my words and actions. Teach me to speak truthfully and to follow through faithfully on my commitments. Reveal any areas where my words and actions are inconsistent, and help me grow into a person whose character reflects Your truth. Let my “yes” mean yes and my “no” mean no. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.