*In every relationship, the first thing we learn is a name.

A name opens the door to trust, access, and intimacy.

In Scripture, God first reveals Himself as Elohim the Creator of heaven and earth in Genesis 1 verse 1

Before He does anything, He reveals who He is.Elohim formed the stars, the sun, and the moon.Yet this same Creator also formed you in your mother’s womb.

That means your life is not an accident, and your situation is not beyond Him.When stress rises, we often look for solutions, plans, or people.But God invites us first to run to His Name.

“The Name of the Lord is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) 

When you run to His Name, you rise above the noise, the panic, and the pressure.

Are you facing fear, confusion, or uncertainty today?

Do not start with the problem.

Start with His Name.

Call Him Elohim.

The Creator.

The One who made all things and still holds your life.

Run to Him.

Rest in His Name.

He is the answer.

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January 8, 2026....70th Anniversary

 

*For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

Seventy years ago today, on January 8, 1956, five young men stepped onto a riverbank in Ecuador with love in their hearts and Christ as their purpose. By sunset, they were gone — but the good news was not.

They had every reason to protect themselves. Yet they chose obedience over self-preservation. Their confidence was not in weapons or escape, but in a sovereign God.

The world called it tragedy. Heaven called it faithfulness.

From their sacrifice came an open door: the Waorani people heard the good news, Word of God was translated, and even the killers became brothers in Christ. What enemy meant to silence the message, God used to amplify it.

Jim Elliot’s words still challenge us:

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”

Today, their story asks us a simple question:

Are we willing to trust God not only with our future — but with our obedience today?

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Psalm 23 – Daily Rest Under a Warrior Shepherd

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.”

David begins Psalm 23 with a bold declaration. He does not say the Lord is a shepherd, but my Shepherd. In biblical times, shepherds were not weak or passive. They were strong, watchful, and courageous—men who fought lions and bears, who chased predators away, and who stood between danger and the sheep.

This is the Shepherd who watches over your life today.

When David says, “I shall not want,” he is not only speaking about material needs. He is saying, “I lack nothing to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.”

Nothing essential is missing.

No strength, no grace, no provision needed to finish God’s will has been withheld.

The psalm continues, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.”

Sheep only lie down when they feel completely safe—when there is no fear, no hunger, and no threat. True rest comes when we trust the Shepherd fully. Daily peace flows from knowing He is in control.

As the psalm unfolds, we see a progression of faith.

At first, David speaks about God: “He leads… He restores.”

Then the scene changes: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.”

And suddenly, the language becomes personal: “You are with me.”

In the valley, knowledge turns into relationship.Fear gives way to intimacy.Talking about God becomes talking to God.

Finally, the psalm ends not in survival, but in confidence:“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”

Not follow me occasionally—but follow me continually.Today, wherever you are—green pastures or deep valleys—remember this:

Your Shepherd is strong.

Your purpose is secure.

You lack nothing to finish God’s will.

Lord Jesus is our Shepherd. 

Praise God! 

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?psalms 85:6

 

*It was only a study trip.

A group of young theology students traveled from America to England to study the history of revival. They wanted to learn how God had moved powerfully in earlier generations.

One stop brought them to a quiet English town and an old rectory—the home of John Wesley, the man God used to ignite the Methodist revival and awaken a nation.

Inside a small bedroom, the guide paused.

He pointed to the floor beside the bed.

“These marks,” he said softly, “were made by John Wesley’s knees.

Here he prayed day after day—crying out to God for holiness, for souls, and for revival in England.”

Soon it was time to leave.

The students walked out.They boarded the bus.The engine started.But one seat was empty.Someone had stayed behind.

The guide went back inside, climbed the stairs, and entered the bedroom again. There he found a young man—not studying history, but kneeling exactly where John Wesley once knelt.

From his heart came a simple prayer:

“Lord, do it again.

Do it again.

And do it again with me.”

That quiet prayer would one day echo across nations and touch millions.

The young man was Billy Graham.

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The Bible says, “Enoch walked faithfully with God” (Genesis 5:24).

If Enoch were living in January 2026, he would be surrounded by a world full of sin, noise, and distraction—just like us today. Yet Enoch made one clear resolution: to walk with God.

Enoch knew something others ignored. His son’s name, Methuselah, carried a prophetic meaning—“when he dies, judgment will come.” Enoch lived with an eternal awareness. Time was short. God was real. Judgment was certain.

Still, Enoch had responsibilities. He had a family. He worked. He raised children. Yet he did not postpone his walk with God. He did not say, “Later, when life is easier.”

He chose now.

In 2026, we also have families, work, pressures, and duties. But this is the year to decide:

"I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back, No turning back"

And the reward?

“Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death” (Hebrews 11:5).

Those who walk with God will one day walk into glory with Him.

May this be our resolution for 2026—not just plans, but a walk.

Not just words, but daily fellowship.

Lord, help us walk with You.. 

Blessed New Year.