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Gene Kissinger

We need to redeem the time as the passage in Ephesians 5 states BECAUSE the days are evil. It is vital as believers that we learn to discern. We need to acquire wisdom so we can walk in truth. Wisdom is word based and God given. We learn it from the word of God and ultimately from the God who gave us the Word. My brother Norman and I are going to be setting up a ministry and under this ministry umbrella we will establish a YouTube channel here
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  • S21 · E55
    September 2 · 2 min

    THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT

    THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT There’s an old Shaker song that goes: 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, 'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be. And when we find ourselves in the place just right, it will be in the valley of love and delight. The folks who wrote that weren't chasing a "slower pace of life" for the sake of a trend. They believed simplicity itself was a gift from God, not a discipline you white-knuckle your way through. "Coming down to where you ought to be" is humility. That is obedience. And the promise is that on the other side of that surrender isn't drudgery; it is a valley of love and delight. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." — Matthew 6:33 We live in a loud, cluttered, complicated world, friend. There are more voices competing for our attention than any generation before us has ever known. Most of us try to out-manage that complexity with more calendars, more systems, and more effort. But Jesus already gave us the way through: Seek first. Not seek first and also. Just seek first. When the one thing is rightly ordered, everything else finds its place. Tonight, try these three things to find that simplicity: 1. Guard the intake. Limit the voices shouting for your attention before you even touch your to-do list. 2. Finish one thing. Stop splitting yourself across half-finished tasks and see one thing through to the end. 3. Anchor your identity. Remind yourself that your standing with God is more important than the demands of everyone pulling at you. You don't have to solve the whole complicated mess of your life tonight. Just come down to where you ought to be. Seek Him first, and let Him lead you into the valley. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E54
    September 1 · 2 min

    CASHING IN #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT

    CASHING IN #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT Back in 1972, Jimmy Rush and his father were eating at Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile, Alabama, when they spotted a sign on the wall. It was a joke, a classic piece of restaurant humor. It read: "Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father." The staff told them the offer was technically genuine, but in the history of the place, no one had ever actually claimed it. It seemed impossible. But Jimmy and his dad decided right then to make it a lifelong goal. Fifty-four years later, in February 2026, Jimmy walked back into that restaurant on his 80th birthday. And right beside him was his 99-year-old father. They didn't just find a sign; they found a promise that had outlasted decades, owners, and the skepticism of everyone who had seen that sign and walked away. "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by Jesus Christ." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 Most of us treat God’s promises like that sign on the wall. We see them in the Bible, we think they’re beautiful, but we assume they aren't actually for us or that the wait is just too long to be realistic. But the nature of a promise isn't found in how quickly it's delivered; it's found in the character of the one who made it. Tonight, consider these three things: 1. Stop treating the Word as a suggestion. The promise is genuine. It isn't a "maybe" or a "perhaps." It is a settled fact based on God's character. 2. Accept the timeline. Some promises are delivered in a moment, and others are lifelong journeys. The delay is not a denial. 3. Stay in the game. The only way to miss the promise is to stop walking toward it. The Promise-Keeper is still in business. Hold on. Keep walking. Your "Amen" is coming. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E51
    August 30 · 1 min

    There's a Snake in my…Helmet #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT

    There's a Snake in my…Helmet #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT First Peter chapter five verse eight "Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." Last week at Maumelle High School in Arkansas, a football player suited up for practice like any other day. He pulled on his helmet, ran drills, hit the field for nearly an hour, never suspecting a two-foot venomous cottonmouth had tucked itself beneath the padding, resting inches from his skull the whole time. It wasn't until his coach happened to notice something wasn't right that the danger was discovered. Animal control had to pour water into the helmet just to coax the snake out. That young man walked around for an hour completely unaware that something deadly was riding along with him, hidden so close, so quiet, that he never felt it move. Isn't that how sin and danger often work in our own lives? We go about our business, practicing our routines, feeling perfectly fine, never suspecting what may be coiled up close to our hearts and minds, hidden under the padding we've grown used to wearing. Scripture warns us to examine ourselves, to stay alert, because the enemy does not announce his presence loudly. He hides in comfortable, familiar places, waiting. First Peter chapter five verse eight tells us, "Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." That young football player is fortunate his coach caught it in time. We have a heavenly Father who sees what is hidden from us, and He is faithful to reveal what we cannot see on our own, if we will stay close enough to Him to hear the warning. Tonight, before you rest, ask the Lord to search you, to show you anything hidden that does not belong. Better to have it exposed in the light than to keep carrying it, unaware, until it strikes. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • August 29 · 2 min

    THE WEIGHT OF THE CARRY#NightLight #RTTBROS #Frustrations #weight #priorities

    THE WEIGHT OF THE CARRY#NightLight RTTBROS "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 I remember watching a tv show about a group of hikers on a trail a few years back. There was one guy who had a pack that looked like it belonged on a mule. It was oversized, overstuffed, and he was leaning forward just to keep from tipping over. Every few hundred yards, he’d stop, gasp for air, and shift the straps. He was exhausted, not because the trail was too steep, but because he was carrying things he didn't actually need for the trip. We do that with our souls all the time. We don't just carry today's burdens; we carry the ghosts of last year's mistakes, the "what-ifs" of next decade, and the weight of expectations we never actually signed up for. We lean forward, gasping for air, wondering why the walk of faith feels so heavy. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 Notice He doesn't say, "Come to me once you've sorted through your pack." He says come while you're still heavy laden. The invitation is to bring the whole oversized bag: the shame, the anxiety, the exhausted effort, and trade it for His rest. The secret to the journey isn't getting stronger so you can carry more; it's getting smarter about what you leave at His feet. Tonight, before you drift off, take an inventory of your pack. What are you carrying that doesn't belong on this trail? Set the bag down. He's got it. Application Points: 1. Identify the "Extra Weight": Spend five minutes in silence asking the Holy Spirit to show you one specific burden you are carrying (a past regret, a future fear, or someone else's expectation) that isn't yours to bear. 2. The Physical Release: As you pray, physically open your hands palms-up to symbolize the act of releasing that specific weight to God, acknowledging that His strength is sufficient where yours has run out. 3. Practice Selective Carrying: Tomorrow, when you feel that "leaning forward" exhaustion, stop and ask: "Is this a burden God asked me to carry, or am I packing for a trip I'm not on?"

  • S21 · E49
    August 28 · 1 min

    The Cost Of A Miracle #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT

    THE COST OF A MIRACLE #RTTBROS #Nightlight "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" — Mark 8:36 Imagine the scene: a parking lot in New Zealand. A 54-year-old woman collapses. Her heart stops. For a few minutes, she is, by every medical definition, dead. Then, a stranger steps in, performs chest compressions, and pulls her back from the edge. She’s revived, rushed to the hospital, and given a second chance at life. It’s a miracle. A genuine, breath-returning miracle. Then, a few days later, the mail arrives. Inside is an 80-dollar parking ticket. The company managing the lot noticed her car had overstayed the time limit on the day she died. I can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it, but there’s something deeper there. Here is a woman who had just experienced the greatest gift possible, life itself, and the world’s first response was to send her a bill for the time she spent being dead. "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" — Mark 8:36 We spend so much of our lives worrying about the "parking tickets" of existence. We stress over the breach notices, the deadlines, and the tiny penalties of a rigid world. We let the trivialities of life steal the joy of the miracle. Tonight, try this: Identify the "parking tickets" in your life, those small stresses that feel huge but don't actually matter in eternity. Intentionally shift your focus from the penalty to the providence. Thank God for the "second chances" He has given you that no amount of money could ever pay for. Don't let the noise of the world's rules drown out the wonder of God's mercy. You’ve been given a life that is priceless. Stop worrying about the cost of the parking. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E47
    August 26 · 2 min

    HOLDING ON #RTTBROS #Nightlight

    HOLDING ON #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 Did you know that sea otters hold hands while they sleep? It’s not just a cute habit; it’s a survival strategy. They do it to keep from drifting apart in the current, forming what’s known as a "raft." And when the water gets really choppy, they’ll wrap themselves in sea kelp to anchor themselves to the ocean floor. They know that the current is stronger than they are. They know that if they let go, they might wake up miles away from the only community they have. I think about how much of our lives we spend trying to "swim" against the current on our own. We treat independence like a badge of honor, thinking that asking for help or admitting we're drifting is a sign of weakness. But the truth is, the world has a way of pulling us apart, stress, distance, and the slow erosion of time can drift us away from the people and the faith we need most. "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 We weren't meant to survive the current alone. We were meant to hold hands. We were meant to be "rafts" for one another, anchoring each other to the Truth when the tide tries to pull us out to sea. If you feel yourself drifting tonight, here are three ways to start building your raft: Send the "Thinking of You" Text. You don't need a crisis to reach out. A simple message lets someone know they are anchored in your heart and reminds them they aren't drifting alone. Admit the Drift. Be honest with a trusted friend. Saying, "I've been feeling a bit disconnected lately," is the first step toward holding hands again. Schedule the "Anchor" Time. Don't leave fellowship to chance. Set a recurring date, a weekly call or a monthly meal, that acts as your sea kelp, keeping you grounded regardless of how busy the season gets. Tonight, who are you holding onto? And more importantly, who is holding onto you? Don't let pride keep you from the raft. Reach out. Hold on. You weren't meant to drift alone. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

  • S21 · E46
    August 25 · 2 min

    THE PATIENCE OF THE SEED #RTTBROS #Nightlight

    THE PATIENCE OF THE SEED #RTTBROS #Nightlight #NightLight "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." — Galatians 6:9 (KJV) There is a species of plant called the Chinese Bamboo. When the seed is first planted, the farmer waters it and fertilizes it every single day. For the first year, nothing happens. Not a single sprout breaks the surface. The second year, the farmer continues the routine, watering, weeding, and waiting, and still, there is absolutely nothing to show for the effort. The third year passes. Then the fourth. For four straight years, the ground remains bare. To an outsider, it looks like a waste of time. It looks like the farmer is tending to a patch of dead dirt. But then, in the fifth year, something miraculous happens. In a window of just six weeks, the bamboo shoots up to eighty feet tall. The question is: did the bamboo grow eighty feet in six weeks, or did it grow eighty feet in five years? The answer, of course, is five years. If the farmer had stopped watering for even one day during those silent years, the plant would have died in the ground. The growth was happening the whole time. It was just happening underground, building a root system strong enough to support the explosion that was coming. The garden doesn't work on a microwave schedule. It works on a harvest schedule. "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." — Galatians 6:9 (KJV) Here is the truth about the spiritual life: there is often a massive gap between the sowing and the reaping. You pray for your child for ten years and see no change. You show up for your spouse with kindness and patience, but the atmosphere in the house stays cold. You do the right thing at work, and the person who cuts corners gets the promotion. You start to feel like the seed was a waste. You're tempted to stop sowing because you can't see the sprout. But the seed isn't dead; it's developing. The most important work happens in the dark, underground, where no one, including you, can see it. Tonight, if you're weary of doing the right thing without seeing the result: don't dig up the seed. Keep watering. Keep trusting. The harvest is coming. It's just not on your clock. Sleep in the confidence that God doesn't waste a single seed. #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E44
    August 22 · 2 min

    Work On Your Attitude #RTTBROS #Nightlight

    Work On Your Attitude #RTTBROS #Nightlight Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." I was thinking a lot about work lately, not just in ministry, but just the way we go about our day. You know, life throws these unpredictable traffic jams at us. One of those huge graders goes to work on a highway repair job. When the machine is operating on a busy road, traffic is halted and the cars lined up in opposite directions are allowed to proceed alternately. It brings to mind a little story I read about. A veteran operator of one of those big machines decided one day to try to relieve the tension that inevitably results from such a traffic backup. Consequently, on both the front and rear of his grader, a sign now appears, declaring, "The Road to Happiness is Almost Always Under Construction." Think about that. We usually get frustrated in those jams. We honk, we curse, we let that tension boil up in our chests. We try to force things to be smooth, easy, perfect. We try to skip the construction zone entirely. But this sign reminds us that the tension, the waiting, the bumpy ride is part of the process. It is where the work is being done. Our hearts are just as sensitive to those traffic jams as the cars on the road. We expect life to be perfectly smooth and predictable. We don't like when the plans change. We don't like when the "road" is blocked by difficulty or delay. We want instant results, and when we don't get them, our attitude falls apart. But Scripture tells us something different about the heart of a good steward. Proverbs 23:7 says, "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." It’s not about the road, the machine, or the delay. It’s about what we are willing to think while we wait. If we are focused on the perfection we don't have, we’ll be miserable. If we focus on the purpose of the construction, we can find peace. There are three places where our attitude shows itself most clearly. First, it shows up in the waiting. When we are stuck, are we complaining about the traffic, or are we using that time to quiet our spirits? Second, it shows up in the work. When the road is rough, how do we treat our coworkers? Are we letting our irritation make us rough, too? Third, it shows up in our perspective. Do we view a challenge as a roadblock, or as necessary repair work that leads to a better finish? God doesn't change the construction site. He doesn't remove the traffic jam on the highway of our lives. But He is mighty at changing the operator. He doesn't call us to perfection; He calls us to a different way of thinking in the imperfection. He calls us to grace in the delay. So, this week, when life feels congested, when things feel like they aren't moving fast enough, I want us to take a moment. Look at your own "grader." Are you pointing at the traffic, or are you looking at the workers? Let us pray. Lord, help us to realize that the delay is often the direction toward the breakthrough. Change our eyes, not just the road. Amen. #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E42
    August 20 · 2 min

    Knowing Where We Are Going #RTTBROS #Nightlight

    Knowing Where We Are Going There is a profound peace that comes from having a settled heart. This peace was beautifully illustrated by the legendary evangelist, Billy Graham. Many years ago, in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Graham was invited to be honored by his hometown. At the time, he was struggling with the effects of Parkinson's disease and was hesitant to speak, fearing he could not deliver a great address. But the organizers simply asked him to come and be honored. When Dr. Graham stepped to the rostrum, he shared a lighthearted story about Albert Einstein. He recounted how Einstein was once traveling on a train, and as the conductor came to punch his ticket, the brilliant professor realized he had lost it. He searched his pockets, his briefcase, and the floor, but the ticket was nowhere to be found. The conductor, recognizing the famous scientist, smiled and said, “Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry about it.” The conductor moved on, but then he looked back and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees, frantically searching under his seat. The conductor rushed back and insisted, “Dr. Einstein, please don't worry! I know who you are. You don't need a ticket.” Einstein looked up with a twinkle in his eye and replied, “Young man, I too know who I am. What I don't know is where I'm going!” Dr. Graham then brought the story home with a truth that echoes in the hearts of all who trust in the Lord. He pointed to the brand new suit he was wearing and told the crowd that his family had noticed he had become a bit slovenly in his old age. He had bought this new suit for the luncheon, but he admitted there was one more occasion he had in mind. He paused, and then said, “This is the suit in which I'll be buried. But when you hear I'm dead, I don't want you to immediately remember the suit I'm wearing. I want you to remember this: I not only know who I am, I also know where I'm going.” What a powerful declaration of faith. In a world that often leaves us feeling lost, uncertain, or questioning our purpose, these words serve as a beacon of hope. Dr. Graham knew his identity in Christ, and because of that, he had an unwavering certainty about his eternal destination. This is the promise available to each of us. When we place our faith in Jesus, we are given a new identity as children of God. We no longer have to wander through the darkness of uncertainty or fear the unknown. We can rest in the assurance that our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. As you close your eyes tonight, let this truth settle over you. You are loved. You are redeemed. And if you are in Christ, you are headed toward a home where there is no more pain, no more sickness, and no more parting. May you sleep in the confidence and peace of knowing not only who you are, but exactly where you are going. Scripture for Reflection "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:1-2, KJV)

  • S21 · E41
    August 19 · 2 min

    When Prayer Meets the Road #RTTBROS #Nightlight

    When Prayer Meets the Road #RTTBROS #Nightlight "And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived." Genesis 25:21 Back in October of 2002, folks in the Washington, D.C. area were living under a cloud of fear that's hard to describe if you weren't there. For three weeks, somebody was shooting people at random, gas stations, parking lots, ordinary errands, and by the time it was over, ten people were dead and three more wounded. People pumped their gas crouched down behind the car door. Schools kept kids inside at recess. Nobody knew where the next shot was coming from, and that kind of not knowing wears a body out. In the middle of that fear, a group of truckers did something simple. Somewhere near Baltimore, dozens of them , men who spent their lives crisscrossing the country in eighteen-wheelers, pulled off the road and gathered to pray. Among them was Ron Lantz, a driver from Ludlow, Kentucky, and the men's ministry director at his Church of the Nazarene back home. They prayed for the families of the victims. They prayed that whoever was doing this would be stopped. About a week later, Lantz was driving through Maryland, pulled into a rest area near Frederick sometime after midnight, and had the radio tuned to a trucking show describing the suspects' car, a blue Chevy Caprice with a specific license plate. He looked up, and there it sat, right in front of him. He called 911, and along with another trucker, blocked the exit so nobody could leave. Not fifteen minutes later, law enforcement showed up, and the two suspects were taken into custody. Now Lantz never once called himself a hero. When people talked about reward money, he said he'd rather see it go to the victims' families. He just figured he did what anybody ought to have done. I'm too soon old and too late smart, but here's what I've come to believe about that story. God didn't need one dramatic moment to answer fifty tired truckers' prayers. He used an ordinary radio broadcast, an ordinary rest stop, and an ordinary man who happened to be listening at just the right time. Isaac's prayer for Rebekah worked the same way. Scripture doesn't make a big production of it, it just says he pleaded with the Lord, and the Lord was entreated of him, in His own time. That's usually how it goes. We want the lightning bolt, and God gives us a rest stop off the interstate instead. The angel of the Lord "encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them," Psalm 34:7 tells us, and sometimes that deliverance looks exactly like an ordinary Tuesday night. Maybe you're praying for something right now and you can't see a bit of progress. Keep praying anyway. History is just HIS story, and He's still writing chapters we haven't read yet. Let's pray. Father, You hear us even when we can't see what You're doing with our prayers. Thank You for the quiet, unremarkable ways You protect and provide, often through people who never set out to be noticed. Give us the faith to keep praying while the answer is still on its way. In Jesus' name, amen. "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #Prayer #Trust #RTTBROS #Nightlight

  • S21 · E40
    August 17 · 2 min

    Dealing With Anger #RTTBROS #Nightlight #Anger #angermanagement

    Dealing With Anger #RTTBROS #Nightlight #BibleWisdomDaily Let me tell you something. I've been a custodian for over 20 years, and I've learned that when kids get angry, they make a mess. But let me just say, when adults get angry, we tend to make an even bigger one. I'm like Paul Harvey... 'Too soon old and too late smart.' I've spent 27 years in pastoral ministry and raising a family, and if there's one thing I know, it's that I haven't mastered anger. I've just gotten better at hiding it, or at least trying to. But here's the truth: anger is a signal. It's usually just fear or frustration wearing a cheap disguise. When I feel that heat rising, it's usually because I'm trying to control something that's God's to handle. I used to think my job was to yell people into being good. Now I know that's not my job at all. Only God can change people in a lasting way." Scripture Connection: James 1:19-20 "The apostle James gives us some practical advice that has saved me more times than I can count. He lays out three commands for us. Look at James 1:19-20: 'Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.' Think about that. Swift to hear. Slow to speak. Slow to wrath. James points out a hard reality: 'The wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.' My anger doesn't fix the problem. It doesn't bring about God's righteousness. In fact, it usually blocks it. When I blow my top, I'm not helping; I'm hindering the very change I want to see." Practical Wisdom: The "Pause" & Grace "So, what do we do? How do we deal with it? First, practice the pause. Be swift to hear. When someone is frustrating you, force yourself to listen to understand, not just to reload your rebuttal. Ask yourself, 'What is God trying to show me here?' Second, remember that you will fail. I fail. We all fail. But here is the beautiful part: God's grace covers our stumbles. Ephesians 4:26 says: 'Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.' This doesn't give us permission to stay angry; it acknowledges the struggle and gives us a way out. If you snap, confess it. Reset. Ask for forgiveness. God's job is to change you, and He is faithful to work in the aftermath of your mistakes. Don't let shame keep you stuck; let repentance lead you forward." Closing: Community & Hope Anger is a battle we fight together. We need each other. If you're struggling with this, ask a trusted friend or family member to hold you accountable. Community is essential; we weren't meant to do this alone. Let's pray.Father, help us to be swift to hear and slow to wrath. Forgive us when we let our reactions drive the bus. We trust Your job to change our hearts. Give us the grace to reset and the humility to ask for help. We love You. In Jesus' name, amen. Thanks for listening, friends. Keep choosing integrity, and remember, you matter and you make a difference. I'll see you next time." #RTTBROS #Nightlight #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom

  • August 13 · 2 min

    How To Soar #RTTBROS #Nightlight #BibleWisdomDaily

    How To Soar #RTTBROS #Nightlight #BibleWisdomDaily The other day I was out watering the flowers and I noticed a hummingbird feeding at some wildflowers that I had planted , And I started to think about our own efforts in faith. We build up a rhythm, don't we? A constant flapping. Dozens of beats a second, just to keep going. It's impressive, that hummingbird. It’s pure energy, and you know that if that frantic flapping stops for even a second, it hits the dirt. That’s how I think many of us get our faith—by sheer, exhausting willpower. We flap, we push, we try harder, just to stay in the air. But Isaiah gives us a vision of something quite different. He tells us in Isaiah forty, verse thirty-one: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint." Now, what does the eagle do? An eagle isn't a hummingbird. It doesn't fight the wind with its own muscle. It finds a rising current. It simply spreads its wings and lets the Spirit of God lift it higher and higher, hardly needing to expend its own strength. It’s a beautiful shift in perspective, isn't it? The invitation isn't to try harder. It’s to stop flapping and start trusting the current. It changes everything when you understand that God’s job is to change our reliance, not just our effort. If you are feeling the weariness today, worn out from years of keeping your head above water, Isaiah offers a path upward. It asks us to exchange the hummingbird's frantic motion for the eagle's steady lift. I leave you with a few thoughts on how we can start waiting. First, you have to be still. Waiting is not doing nothing; it is suspending our own plans long enough to feel the wind beneath us. Second, you have to look up. We get so busy looking at our feet that we forget to see the currents God is already setting in motion around us. Third, you have to practice letting go. The hardest part of waiting is releasing the grip on our own strength. Closing prayer. Lord, I am tired of flapping just to stay afloat. Teach me to wait on you, to trust your Spirit's lift instead of my own strength, so I can soar instead of merely survive. In Jesus's name, amen. #RTTBROS #Nightlight #BibleWisdomDaily #ChristianWisdom #PracticalBiblicalWisdom

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