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The Lire Lie #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you." — 1 Peter 1:3-4 You know, I came across a story recently that really got me thinking. Back in 2014, an Italian woman named Claudia Moretti inherited her uncle's house. While cleaning it out, she discovered a safe containing about $70,000 in old Italian lire. Can you imagine? She thought she'd hit the jackpot. But when she rushed to the bank, her excitement turned to disappointment. Italy had switched to the Euro years earlier, and the deadline to exchange the old currency had passed in 2011. All that money, all that inheritance, was just paper. Worthless. It had an expiration date, and time had run out. That story struck me because it's a picture of how temporary everything in this world really is. We spend so much time and energy building up treasure here, things we think will last, things we're counting on for security. The stock market, real estate, savings accounts, even family heirlooms. And listen, there's nothing wrong with planning for the future, that's good stewardship. But here's the thing, nothing down here comes with a guarantee. Jesus put it this way: "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal" (Matthew 6:19). Everything here has an expiration date. But Peter tells us about a different kind of inheritance. One that's incorruptible, undefiled, one that doesn't fade away. This inheritance isn't sitting in some vault where inflation can devalue it or thieves can steal it. It's reserved in heaven, kept by the power of God Himself. Think about that for a minute. Your eternal inheritance doesn't depend on the economy, on political changes, on whether you picked the right investments. It's guaranteed by the faithfulness of God, and friend, He's never defaulted on a promise. He's never changed the currency on us. What He says is ours, is ours. I'm too soon old and too late smart on this, but I've learned that the only truly secure investment we can make is in eternity. Everything else might let us down, but God never will. So here's my question for you today: where are you storing your treasure? Are you building your life around things that fade, or are you investing in the inheritance that lasts forever? Because when everything else loses its value, when the currency of this world becomes worthless, we'll still have every single thing God promised us. That's a hope worth holding onto. Let's pray: Father, thank You for an inheritance that never loses its value. Help us to invest our lives in what truly matters, in what lasts forever. Teach us to hold loosely to the temporary and cling tightly to the eternal. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #EternalLife #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

The Danger of Cultural Scripture Twisting #RTTBROS #Nightlight "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy 3:16-17 You know, I had an experience a few days ago that's been weighing on my heart, and I think it's something we all need to wrestle with in our walk with the Lord. I came across a teaching online about Bathsheba, and it got me thinking about how we handle God's Word when it makes us uncomfortable. Now, the person teaching was arguing that Bathsheba was completely innocent, just a victim of David's power and manipulation. And I understand where that's coming from, I really do. We live in a time when we're more aware than ever of how people, especially women, have been abused and silenced. That's a good thing. But here's where I got concerned, the argument wasn't based on what Scripture actually says. It was based on what we think should have happened, filtered through our modern understanding of power dynamics and victimhood. When I pointed out that the Bible doesn't clearly tell us whether Bathsheba went willingly or was coerced, well, let's just say I stirred up a hornet's nest. About thirty or forty people jumped into the comments, some saying I was an idiot for even suggesting she might have had a choice, others agreeing with me. But that's not really my point here. My concern isn't whether you think Bathsheba was innocent or guilty. My concern is that we're making theological decisions based on conjecture instead of what the text actually says. The Scripture tells us "David sent for her," and then adultery happened. That's what we know. Everything else is us filling in the blanks with our own assumptions, and those assumptions are heavily influenced by the culture we're swimming in right now. You see, this isn't a new problem. Fifty years ago, the church had its own cultural lens it was looking through, maybe a legalistic one that was too quick to blame and too slow to show grace. Today we've got a different lens, one that's sometimes so concerned with identifying victims that we're unwilling to let Scripture speak uncomfortable truths. Both are wrong because both put culture above Scripture. Here's what I've learned, and I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one, we have to be willing to interpret Scripture exactly as it says, even when it makes us squirm. Even when it doesn't fit our narrative about who the good guys and bad guys are. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." That includes everyone, regardless of their circumstances, regardless of whether they've been victimized or privileged. Now, don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying we shouldn't have compassion for people who've been hurt. I'm not saying we shouldn't be aware of power imbalances and abuse. What I am saying is that our theology can't be built on what we wish the Bible said. It has to be built on what it actually says. Think about it this way. When Scripture wants us to know something clearly, it tells us clearly. When Amnon raped Tamar, David's daughter, Scripture doesn't leave us guessing. It says exactly what happened. But with Bathsheba, we're given limited information, and we need to be honest about that. We can have opinions, we can discuss possibilities, but we can't build doctrine on conjecture. The real danger here is that when we let culture interpret Scripture instead of letting Scripture interpret culture, we end up with a Bible that has no power to challenge us, no authority to correct us, no ability to transform us. We end up with a God who always agrees with whatever we already believed anyway. And friends, that's not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. That's not the God who said through Isaiah, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD"

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Coming Home to His Word #RTTBROS #Nightlight "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." — Romans 10:17 You know, I came across a story this week that just warmed my heart. There's a podcast called "The Bible Recap" hosted by a woman named Tara Leigh Cobble, and for the third year in a row, it's climbed into Apple's Top 10 podcasts. We're talking about a daily Bible reading podcast competing with true crime and celebrity interviews. Over 500 million downloads worldwide. But here's what really got me, it's not just numbers. Tara says she's seeing people who walked away from their faith, people who deconstructed everything they once believed, coming back home. Not because someone argued them back, but because they're rediscovering the Word of God. Tara's own story touches me most. She grew up in a Christian home, knew all the right answers, but didn't have any real hunger for Scripture. Then somebody challenged her to read the Bible more deeply, and something shifted. She fell in love with God through His Word. Here's how she put it: "The Bible isn't about me. It's for me. It's not about me. It's about God. It's about who He is." That right there is the game changer, friends. We come to the Bible asking, "What does this say about me?" But when we shift our focus to "What does this reveal about God?", everything changes. The Scriptures become less like a self help manual and more like love letters from our Father. When Tara started this podcast in 2019, she prayed that maybe 300 people would join her. Instead, God did "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think," as Ephesians 3:20 says. What I love most is her advice to listeners: "If you fall behind, just pick back up. Don't let your perfectionism steal your enthusiasm." Too soon old and too late smart, I've learned that same lesson. It's not about perfect Bible reading streaks. It's about relationship. It's about showing up, even when we've missed a day or a week or longer. The fact that half a billion people are downloading a Bible podcast tells me something important. People are hungry for truth. And whether they realize it or not, they're searching for the God who speaks through His Word. Maybe you've walked away. Maybe you've known about God your whole life but never really fallen in love with Him. Today's the day to come home. Open that Bible. Don't worry about where you left off, just pick it back up. You're right on time. Because faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. And in those pages, you'll find Him. And that changes everything. Let's pray: Father, thank You that Your Word is alive and active. For those who've walked away, draw them back home. For those who've grown cold, rekindle their love for You through Your Scripture. Help us seek You in the pages, not just information about You, but You Yourself. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #BibleReading #ComingHome #GodsWord #SpiritualRenewal #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

The Unfinished Symphony #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." — Philippians 1:6 You know, I came across a story the other day that just wouldn't leave me alone. It's about Franz Schubert, one of the greatest composers who ever lived. In 1822, Schubert started working on a symphony and completed two magnificent movements. But then he just stopped. He never finished it. For years, music scholars debated why. Some said he got distracted by other projects. Others thought he lost inspiration. But here's the beautiful part, the part that got me thinking: that "unfinished" symphony wasn't really unfinished at all. Those two movements were so complete, so perfect, so breathtakingly beautiful that they stand as one of the most beloved pieces of classical music ever written. And isn't that just like us? We look at our lives, all the rough edges and unfinished places, and we think, "Lord, I'm not done yet. I'm still a mess." And you know what? You're absolutely right. But here's the thing, God isn't finished with you either. Paul writes to the Philippians with such confidence: "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." God is the one who began the work, and God is the one who will complete it. We're all walking around like Schubert's unfinished symphony. We've got movements that are complete and beautiful, and we've got sections that are still being written. But God doesn't see a mistake or a failure. He sees a masterpiece in progress. I'm too soon old and too late smart about this, but I've learned that God isn't in a hurry with us. He's patient. He's thorough. He's committed to the work He started in you the day you came to Him. Maybe you're feeling incomplete today. Friend, don't lose heart. God's not done composing your symphony. The Master Composer is still at work, and what He's creating in you is going to be beautiful. Let's pray: Father, thank You that You don't give up on us. Thank You that You're still working, still creating something beautiful out of our lives. Help us trust Your timing and Your process. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #GodsWork #BiblicalWisdom #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Unity Vs. Uniformity #rttbros #Nightlight

Famous Last Words #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." — Proverbs 27:1 You know, history is full of ironic moments, but few are as sobering as the story of Major General John Sedgwick. He came from a family with a long military tradition, graduated from West Point, and served with distinction in the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War, he was twice wounded in battle, recovered, and was placed in charge of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac. In May of 1864, during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Sedgwick was directing artillery placements when his troops came under fire from Confederate lines. The men began ducking for cover, and Sedgwick scolded them. "What? Men dodging this way for single bullets? What will you do when they open fire along the whole line? I am ashamed of you. They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance." Those were the last words Sedgwick ever spoke. Just seconds later, he was hit in the head and killed by a bullet. He became the highest-ranking Union officer to die during the Civil War. Now, I don't share that story to be morbid, but because it illustrates something we all struggle with. Sedgwick's confidence became presumption, and presumption is a dangerous thing. Solomon writes in Proverbs, "Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." That's not pessimism, friend, that's wisdom. There's a world of difference between confidence and presumption. Confidence trusts in God's sovereignty. Presumption assumes we're in control. We make plans, and we should. We set goals, and that's good. But the moment we start talking like we know what tomorrow holds, we've crossed a line. James puts it this way: "Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow" (James 4:13-14). I'm too soon old and too late smart about this one, but I've learned that life can change in a heartbeat. The job you thought was secure, the health you took for granted, the relationships you assumed would always be there, they can all shift before sunset. So what do we do? We hold our plans loosely and hold onto God tightly. We make our decisions with wisdom but recognize that ultimately, "a man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps" (Proverbs 16:9). Don't boast about tomorrow. Instead, trust the One who holds tomorrow in His hands. Let's pray: Father, forgive us when we presume to know what only You know. Help us walk humbly, plan wisely, but trust completely in Your sovereignty. Teach us to number our days and live with grateful hearts. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #Wisdom #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #Humility #BiblicalWisdom #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

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The Upside Down Kingdom #RTTBROS #Nightlight

The Right Weapons #RTTBROS #Nightlight #RTTBROS "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." — 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 I still remember the Christmas morning when I was about seven years old and unwrapped a shiny new cap gun. Man, I thought I was something special. I'd load up those little red rolls of caps, and every time I pulled that trigger, there'd be a satisfying pop and a tiny puff of smoke. I'd play Cowboys and Indians in the backyard, imagining epic battles and heroic victories. But here's the thing, even at seven years old, I knew that cap gun wasn't real. It made noise and looked impressive, but if I'd tried to take that toy into an actual battle against a real enemy with real weapons, well, that would have been downright foolish. Yet that's exactly what we do in our spiritual lives more often than we'd like to admit. We're in a real war, but we keep showing up with cap guns, trying to fight spiritual battles with our own strength, our own reasoning, our own strategies. George Whitefield understood this truth. He said, "Since then Christ is praying for us, whom should we fear? And since He has promised to make us more than conquerors, of whom should we be afraid? No, though an host of demons are lined up against us, let us not be afraid; though the hottest persecution should rise up against us, yet let us put our trust in God. Even though Satan, and the rest of his apostate spirits, are powerful, when compared with us; yet, if put in competition with the Almighty, they are as weak as the smallest worms." The reason we yield to temptation isn't that the enemy is overpowering. It's that we're not using the mighty weapons God has made available to us. Prayer isn't just a good idea, it's our direct line to the Commander. The Bible isn't just a book, it's our sword. The Holy Spirit isn't just a concept, He's our power source. Here's what I've learned, and I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one: spiritual battles can never be fought and won with our own resources. When we finally put down our toy weapons and pick up what God has given us, the victory is already ours. Let's pray: Father, forgive us for trying to fight Your battles with our own strength. Help us to put down our cap guns and pick up the mighty weapons You've provided. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #SpiritualWarfare #Prayer #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Talking Stones #RTTBROS #Nightlight When Stones Tell Stories I drove out past Hollister today and came across the crumbling remains of an old lava rock building standing alone in a winter field. The walls have mostly fallen, the roof is long gone, and frost clings to the dark stones. It's a ruin now, but somebody once built that structure with intention and effort. Somebody had a story there. It made me think of an old question from Scripture. In Joshua 4, after God miraculously stopped the Jordan River so Israel could cross on dry ground, He told them to take twelve stones from the riverbed and set them up as a memorial. Then He said this would happen: "When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones? Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land. For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over... That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever." (Joshua 4:21-24) What mean these stones? It's a question meant to spark remembrance, to keep alive the testimony of God's faithfulness for the next generation. Those lava rock ruins out in that frozen field don't tell me about Israel crossing Jordan, but they do remind me that every believer has stones of remembrance in their own life. Moments when God showed up. Times when He made a way. Seasons when His faithfulness held you together when everything else was falling apart. Don't let those memories crumble into forgotten ruins. Rehearse them. Tell them to your children. Speak them to yourself when doubt creeps in. Let the stones testify: God was faithful then. He is faithful now. He will be faithful tomorrow. "Hitherto hath the LORD helped us."(1 Samuel 7:12) Prayer: Lord, help me remember Your faithfulness. Let my life be a testimony to the next generation that You are mighty to save and faithful to keep. Amen. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Standing Together #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 You know, I watched an old movie the other night called "Support Your Local Sheriff." James Garner plays this stranger who rides into a lawless mining town where chaos rules and everybody's looking out for themselves. He becomes the sheriff and slowly brings order to the place. But here's what caught my attention: when the final confrontation with the bad guys comes, it's not just the sheriff standing alone. The whole town has to come together, stand shoulder to shoulder, or they're going to lose everything. That made me think of something Henry Ford once said: "Coming together is a beginning; staying together is progress; working together is success." And friends, I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one. See, God's work was never meant to be done by lone rangers. When Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, every family worked on the section in front of their own house. Moses had Aaron and Hur holding up his arms. Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, never alone. Here's what I've noticed over the years: the enemy loves isolation. He wants you thinking you're the only one fighting, the only one struggling. But that's a lie. Scripture says, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is" (Hebrews 10:24-25). Every church needs the people of the church, not just the pastor or a few staff workers, but everyone, active and involved for the ministry to have the impact it should. When we come together, stay together, and work together, that's when we see God do amazing things. When one person is weak, another is strong. When one is discouraged, another brings hope. When the battle gets intense, we lock shields and stand together. So let me ask you: are you trying to fight your battles alone? You weren't meant to do this alone. The lawless town needed everybody standing together. And in our spiritual battles, we need each other too. Let's pray: Father, help us remember we're not alone in this fight. Draw us together as Your people. Help us stand shoulder to shoulder and labor together for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #Unity #ChurchFamily #SpiritualWarfare #TogetherInChrist #BiblicalWisdom #StrongerTogether #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Burning Down Your Own House #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." — Proverbs 20:1 You know, sometimes the stories that teach us the most are the ones that make us shake our heads and think, "How in the world did that happen?" Let me share one with you that's almost too wild to believe. Have you heard the story of Waylon Prendergast? This Tampa, Florida, man had been out drinking when he decided to rob a house on his way home. The drunken man forced his way into the house, filled a suitcase he found there with the valuables he discovered, and made his way to the living room. In his stupor he decided it would be a good idea to set a fire to cover his tracks, so he ignited a blaze before making his way out the back door. Thinking he was home free, he continued on to his house, only to find three fire trucks parked outside fighting the blaze he had set to cover his theft from his own home. I wish I could say that was just a made-up story to prove a point, but it really happened. And here's what strikes me about it: Waylon's story is a perfect picture of what sin does in our lives, especially when we're under the influence of something that clouds our judgment. The Bible doesn't pull any punches about alcohol. It says wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging. Those aren't just poetic words, they're a warning. When we're deceived by drink, we can't trust our own decision-making. We end up doing things that hurt the very life we're trying to live. But here's the thing, and I've learned this too soon old and too late smart, it's not just alcohol that makes us burn down our own houses. It's any sin we think we can control, any habit we think we can manage, any compromise we think won't really hurt us. We tell ourselves we're in control, that we're just having a little fun, that we deserve this, that nobody will know. And before we realize it, we've set fire to our own peace, our own family, our own walk with God. According to a study published in The Washington Post a few years ago, almost one-third of adults in America admit they either have now or have had in the past a problem with drinking. None of these people started out intending to become alcoholics or dependent on their next drink to make it through the day. But that is where the path they set out on leads. The good news is this: God's grace is stronger than any chain that binds us. But we have to be honest about what's holding us. We have to stop pretending we're robbing someone else's house when we're actually destroying our own. The first step to freedom is recognizing the deception for what it is. So let me ask you today: what are you playing with that's actually playing with you? What habit are you protecting that's slowly destroying what you love? God's Word gives us wisdom not to rob us of joy, but to keep us from burning down our own lives. Let's pray: Father, give us the courage to see the truth about the things we've been deceived by. Help us release whatever is clouding our judgment and destroying what we love. Thank You that Your grace is bigger than our mistakes, and Your truth sets us free. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #Wisdom #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #Freedom #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Love That Wouldn't Let Go #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." — John 15:13 Yesterday in church, my pastor, James Hardy, prayed something that stopped me in my tracks. He said, "Thank you for loving us so much that you would rather die than live without us." I had to write that down because it captured something about the heart of God that we too often miss. We talk about Christ's sacrifice, and we should. We sing about the old rugged cross, and rightly so. But sometimes I wonder if we really grasp what was going on in the heart of God when Jesus went to Calvary. This wasn't just a transaction, some cosmic deal to satisfy divine justice. This was love, desperate love, the kind of love that would rather suffer unimaginable agony than spend eternity without you and me. Think about that for a minute. God looked at humanity, looked at all our mess and rebellion and brokenness, and instead of walking away, He said, "I'd rather die than lose them." That's not the picture of an angry God reluctantly appeasing His own wrath. That's the picture of a Father who loves His children so much that He gave everything to bring them home. You know, when you really love someone, you can't imagine life without them. Their absence would leave a hole nothing else could fill. That's what Pastor Hardy's prayer reminded me of. God loves us like that. He looked at the cost of redemption, the humiliation, the suffering, the separation from the Father that Jesus would endure on that cross, and He said, "It's worth it. They're worth it." The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." While we were still sinners. Not after we cleaned up our act. Not when we finally got it together. He died for us when we were at our worst because He couldn't bear the thought of eternity without us. I'm too soon old and too late smart about a lot of things, but this truth keeps getting deeper the longer I walk with Jesus. His love isn't just powerful, it's personal. It's not just sacrificial, it's passionate. He would rather die than live without you. So when you're feeling unworthy today, when you're wondering if God really cares about your struggles, remember this: He already proved how much you matter to Him. The cross wasn't Plan B. It was love's first choice. Let's pray: Father, thank You for loving us so much that You would rather die than live without us. Help us grasp the depth of that love and live in the light of it today. In Jesus' name, Amen. #Faith #GodsLove #CrossOfChrist #DailyDevotion #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #Nightlight Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Growing in the weeds #Rttbros #Nightliggt