Daily Devotions

A Cross of Salvation

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:55:44 GMT

Luke 23:42-43 Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

The thief found salvation.

The thief found the Savior.

He did not have time to change his life. He did not have time to make things right. He simply believed.

He looked at Jesus and said, “Lord, remember me.” And Jesus answered with certainty: “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

This is the power of the cross. Jesus Saves.

Salvation is not about what we do. It is about what Christ has done. In a moment, a sinner can be made right with God.

The thief did not understand everything, but he knew enough to trust Jesus. And that was enough.

The cross still offers that same salvation today.

Respond

Call upon Jesus today. Believe on Him, and rest in the promise that He saves all who come to Him by faith.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Cross of Sacrifice

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:25:30 GMT

John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

The thief on the cross understood something powerful: he deserved to be there, but Jesus did not.

He said, “We indeed justly… but this man hath done nothing amiss.” He recognized his guilt and Christ’s innocence.

Jesus was not forced onto that cross. No man took His life from Him. He laid it down willingly. That is what makes it a sacrifice.

He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep. He chose the cross. He chose to bear our sin.

The thief could not save himself. But he saw that Jesus could. In that moment, he turned in faith.

The cross is the greatest act of love the world has ever seen. It is God giving Himself for sinners.

Respond: Stop trying to earn what Jesus has already paid for. Trust fully in His sacrifice and rest in His finished work.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Cross of Sovereignty

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:23:05 GMT

John 19:11 Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above…

The cross was not a moment of defeat: it was a display of sovereignty. Jesus was not a victim of circumstance; He was in control the entire time.

Even as He hung on the cross, everything unfolded according to the plan of God. Before the foundation of the world, this moment had been set in motion.

The centurion saw something different. He had witnessed many deaths, but never one like this. Jesus did not die in panic or despair. He died with authority.

He cried out to the Father. He spoke with purpose. And when the time came, He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.

He gave His life to give us life.

The cross reveals a King who is always in control, even in suffering. Nothing happened by accident. Every detail was part of God’s plan to redeem sinners.

Respond

Trust the sovereignty of God in your life. Even when you do not understand, remember that He is in control, just as He was at the cross.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Cross of Forgiveness

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:46:54 GMT

Luke 23:34 Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

In the middle of suffering, Jesus spoke words that reveal the very heart of God: “Father, forgive them.”

He had been beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross, yet His concern was not revenge, it was forgiveness. The very ones who crucified Him were the ones He prayed for.

The passersby mocked Him. The religious leaders mocked Him. Even those crucified beside Him joined in. Yet Jesus responded with mercy.

This is what makes the cross so powerful. It is not just a place of suffering, it is a place where forgiveness flows freely.

He could have called down judgment. He could have destroyed His enemies. But instead, He offered grace.

The cross declares that no one is beyond forgiveness. If Jesus would pray for those who nailed Him to the cross, then there is hope for every sinner.

Respond: Come to Jesus today with your sin. Receive His forgiveness, and then extend that same mercy to others.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Cross of Sorrow and Suffering

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:52 GMT

Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities…

If you could ask Mary (the mother of Jesus) what made the cross so special, her answer would tell of a cross of sorrow and suffering. She stood and watched her Son endure agony beyond anything the world has ever known.

He was betrayed, arrested, mocked, and condemned. He was scourged until His body was torn. A crown of thorns was pressed upon His head. The pain was excruciating.

But it was not just physical suffering. He bore grief. He carried sorrow. He took upon Himself what belonged to us.

Our sin.

Our sorrow.

Our suffering.

Our condemnation.

No one has ever suffered like Jesus suffered. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him.

This was not meaningless pain. It was purposeful suffering. Every blow, every stripe, every moment of sorrow was for sinners like us.

Respond: Pause and consider what Jesus endured for you. Let His suffering lead you to gratitude, repentance, and a deeper love for Him.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Miracle Every Time

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:27 GMT

Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…

Salvation is always a miracle.

In the church at Philippi there was: Lydia, a seller of purple, a refined and well-to-do woman whose heart the Lord opened; the demon-possessed girl, delivered by the power of Jesus; and the hardened jailer who cried out, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And the simple, straightforward answer was: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Different backgrounds, different stories, but the same Savior.

It takes the same gospel to save a child in Sunday school as it does to save someone who has lived a long, hard life of wickedness. Maybe for you, it seemed almost natural. You heard the gospel at a young age. The Lord opened your heart, and you believed. Perhaps you encountered Jesus in your moment of greatest desperation. But either way you needed something internal and eternal. You needed new life. Whether it seemed the Lord gently opened your heart or you found yourself crying out to Him from rock bottom, you needed the same grace.

Paul said to the Philippians, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,” because he knew where they came from and what it took to bring them to Christ. It was a miracle of God every time.

Respond: Thank God for the miracle of your own salvation and pray for the salvation of others.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

When God Redirects Your Plans

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:35 GMT

Acts 16:9-100 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us… assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

Paul had a good plan. He wanted to preach in Asia. But the Spirit of God stopped him. Then came the vision: “Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”

When God hinders your plans, He has a greater plan.

Paul could have been frustrated. Instead, he obeyed. And because he did, the gospel entered Macedonia. A church was born in Philippi. Lives were changed forever.

Often when we see someone who needs help, we think only of physical or external needs. But Paul understood something deeper. The greatest help anyone needs is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The man said, “Help us.” Paul gathered that the Lord had called them to preach the gospel.

Every person you meet needs some kind of help. And the greatest gift you can give is Jesus Christ.

Respond: Submit your plans to the Lord. Ask Him to redirect you where needed. And pray for eyes to see those around you who need help, the help only Christ can give.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Great Church Is Full Of Towels

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:28 GMT

Matthew 20:26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister.

The difference between a good church and a great church is not talent, polish, or appearance. It is the towel. A good church may be full on Sunday morning with people who came to get served. But a great church is made up of people who leave the service ready to serve someone else.

When believers gather only thinking about their rights, preferences, and recognition, the church begins to feel more like a country club than a family gathering. But when believers come saying, “How can I help? How can I bless? How can I strengthen the next generation? How can I pray for this church? How can I serve where there is a need?” then the spirit of Christ is being displayed.

Jesus did not say greatness belongs to the most impressive. He did not say it belongs to the one with the most regal robes, the strongest gifts, or the most visible position. He said greatness belongs to the servant.

So the real question is not, “Am I important here?” The real question is, “Have I taken up my towel?” Maybe the work is small. Maybe it is hidden. Maybe no one applauds it. But if it is done for Jesus, it matters greatly.

A church becomes strong when its people care more about responsibilities than rights. It becomes beautiful when believers gladly take the low place for Christ’s sake.

Respond: Look for one practical way to serve this week. Stop waiting for the perfect role or public opportunity, and simply do the next humble thing the Lord puts before you.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Serve Without Expectation

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:44 GMT

Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Jesus did not wash the disciples’ feet in order to receive something back. He served without expectation. He did not take the towel hoping they would return the favor. He did not wash feet so they would praise His humility. He simply did what love required and what His Father willed.

That cuts against the grain of our flesh. We like service that gets noticed. We like sacrifice that earns appreciation. We like ministry that comes with visible results. But true service is not a bargain. It does not say, “I will wash your feet if you wash mine.” It does not say, “I will serve if I am thanked, recognized, understood, or repaid.”

Jesus teaches us a better way. You wash feet with no expectation. You serve because it is obedience. You serve because Christ served you. You serve because the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.

Many believers become discouraged because they expected too much from people. They served, but secretly hoped for applause, loyalty, or return. When those things did not come, their towel fell to the floor. But the Lord never asked us to serve for those reasons.

Remember this: our reward is not in the response of people, but in the smile of Christ.

Respond: Ask the Lord to cleanse your motives. Pray, “Help me serve with no thought of praise, repayment, or recognition. Let it be enough that I have pleased You.”

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Even Judas

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:31 GMT

John 13:11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

One of the most humbling truths in this passage is that Judas was there. Jesus knew exactly what was in Judas’s heart. He knew Judas would sell Him for thirty pieces of silver. He knew Judas would betray Him with a kiss. Yet Jesus still washed his feet.

That is staggering humility. That is astonishing love. He did not serve only those who would be loyal. He did not reserve His kindness for those who would appreciate it. He bowed before one who would wound Him deeply and knowingly met his need.

This is where our service is often tested. We may be willing to help the grateful, the kind, the dependable, or the pleasant. But what about the difficult? What about the doubtful? What about the ones who misunderstand us, resist us, or even betray us? Jesus did not discriminate in His service. He washed the feet of John, and He washed the feet of Judas.

If we are ever going to take up our towel, we must settle this matter. We are not serving for reward. We are not serving only the lovable. We are serving because Christ has called us to serve. We are serving because it is our towel.

Some of the feet you wash may belong to people who never thank you. Some may belong to people who later hurt you. Still, the call remains the same. Take up your towel. Serve without discrimination. Serve because Jesus is worthy.

Respond: Bring before the Lord anyone you have been unwilling to serve. Ask Him for grace to love, bless, and help others without bitterness, favoritism, or fear of being hurt.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Lord of Glory Rose From Supper

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:37:31 GMT

John 13:4-5 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet.

Every disciple had ignored the need. The meal had gone on. The feet were still filthy. The room still carried the evidence that no servant had stepped forward.

Then Jesus rose from supper.

Those words are full of wonder. The very Son of God stood up, laid aside His garments, took a towel, and girded Himself. The One whom angels worship took the place of the lowest servant. He did not command someone else to do the work. He did the work Himself.

This act revealed more than good manners. It revealed His heart. He is the Lord who stoops. He is the Master who serves. He is the King who condescends. In many ways, this moment pictures His whole life. He rose from Heaven’s glory, laid aside the visible splendor of His majesty, and came low to redeem sinners. He came near to wash what we could never cleanse.

Jesus did not serve because He was lesser. He served because He was glorious. His humility did not diminish Him. It displayed Him.

When we behold Christ like this, excuses begin to die. How can we cling to dignity when the Son of God took a towel? How can we insist on place and preference when He bowed before sinful men?

He rose from supper. He bowed to serve. And in that moment He showed the beauty of heaven’s King.

Respond: Spend time today worshiping Christ for His humility. Then ask Him to make His mind your mind, so that you gladly stoop to serve others in His name.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

When Pride Walks Past The Towel

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:58:24 GMT

Luke 22:24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

What a striking scene. Jesus is moving toward the cross. Great sorrow is upon Him. Within hours He will sweat as it were great drops of blood. Soon He will hang on Calvary and pour out His life for sinners. Yet just before all of this, the disciples are arguing over who is the greatest.

That is the spirit that keeps a towel hanging. Pride always walks past the basin. Pride says, “Someone else can do the lowly work. Someone else can take the servant’s place. I am too important for that.” Every disciple walked in and saw the towel. Every disciple knew what needed to be done. Every disciple passed it by.

The issue was not ignorance. The issue was self-importance.

How often the same thing happens in us. We may never say the words aloud, but in our hearts we think, “I deserve better. I have done too much. I should be recognized. I should be served.” While those thoughts fill the heart, the towel remains untouched.

Jesus shows us that greatness in His kingdom is not found in being noticed, applauded, or preferred. Greatness is found in stooping low for the glory of God and the good of others. The one who insists on being greatest will never wash feet. But the one who sees Christ clearly will gladly take the servant’s place.

Respond: Confess any pride the Lord reveals. Ask Him to give you a heart that no longer asks, “Who is the greatest?” but asks, “Whose feet can I wash?”

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Take Up Your Towel

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:41:12 GMT

John 13:14-15 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

The burden of this passage is simple, but it is searching. Jesus, the Lord of glory, bowed down and washed the feet of His disciples. Then He looked at them and said, “I have given you an example.” He did not merely tell them to admire humility. He told them to practice it. He did not leave them a speech only. He left them a pattern.

So often we think in terms of the big sacrifice. We say, “Lord, I would die for You.” But the cross is not only one final act. It is daily dying to self. And the towel is not a symbol of something dramatic and public. It is the symbol of lowly, unseen, everyday service. Jesus says not only, “Take up your cross,” but also, “Take up your towel.”

There is a towel with every believer’s name on it. The question is not whether the towel exists. The question is whether we have taken it up. So many towels still hang untouched because we want a place of honor more than a place of service.

The way up in the kingdom of God is down. The path to true usefulness is humility. If Jesus took the towel, then none of us are above it.

Respond: Surrender yourself afresh and say, “Jesus, my life is Yours. I will serve wherever You place me.”

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Church On Fire Continues

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:31:43 GMT

Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

What a sentence. Everything changed, but they “continued.” They didn’t continue because it felt comfortable. They continued because Jesus was worth it. They continued because they believed the promises. They continued because prayer kept them together when change tried to tear them apart.

Notice the spirit of it: “one accord.” That doesn’t mean everybody got their way. It means they got in line with God. They didn’t stand around arguing about the new normal; they got on their knees and asked for power from above. And that’s how God's church goes forward: ordinary people in unity, praying, refusing to quit.

If we’re honest, most of us don’t love change. We love comfort. We love control. But Acts shows a church that won’t be ruled by comfort. A church on fire doesn’t stop when things shift. It locks arms, bows heads, and keeps going.

Respond: Father, make our hearts steady. Teach us to continue in prayer, in unity, and in obedience; especially when things change.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

When Everything Changes

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:33:33 GMT

2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

There are things that must never change. Stand fast. Hold the traditions. Don’t let the world seduce you into trading truth for trendiness. Don’t remove what God has established. A church can be old-fashioned in the right way, as defined by the Word of God.

But standing fast is not the same as standing still. The Bible calls us to hold what is right while we go where God sends. The message isn’t, “Change for change’s sake.” The message is, “Obey the Lord.”

Sometimes obedience means staying planted. Sometimes obedience means stepping out. Either way, you hold the traditions you’ve been taught, and you refuse to quit when it would be easier to coast.

Some would want to freeze everything where it’s comfortable. But comfort is not the goal. Control is not the goal. Jesus is the goal. And when He speaks, we stand fast in truth and move forward in faith.

Respond: Lord, anchor me to what never changes. And then give me courage to obey You, even when obedience requires change.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Hold Fast and Move Forward

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:22:31 GMT

2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

Sometimes obedience means staying planted. Sometimes obedience means stepping out. Either way, you hold the traditions you’ve been taught, and you refuse to quit when it would be easier to coast.

Respond: Lord, anchor me to what never changes. And then give me courage to obey You, even when obedience requires change.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Ancient Landmarks and The Living Work

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:37:11 GMT

Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

God has landmarks: truths, doctrines, convictions, and Bible paths that must not be moved. We don’t apologize for the gospel, the Bible, and worship that honors God. We are not trying to be cool. We are striving to be faithful.

But hear it: landmarks are not museum pieces. They are guides for a journey. They don’t exist so we can brag about where we’ve been; they exist so we can know where to go without drifting. The disciples held truth, and then they marched into the world with it. A church can cherish its heritage without chaining itself to comfort.

Some of the sweetest things we enjoy came because somebody refused to stop. Someone decided to add on, build on, reach out, win souls, and keep going. We are beneficiaries of continuation. And the next generation will be beneficiaries if we refuse to remove the landmarks while we press forward to take ground.

Respond: Father, keep me faithful to the ancient landmarks. And keep me useful in the present work, steady in truth, active in mission.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Received Up Into Glory

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:02:47 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 …received up into glory.

After His resurrection, Jesus showed Himself alive with undeniable proof. Then, before His disciples’ eyes, He ascended into heaven, received by the Father in glory. His return to heaven was not escape but victory.

Today Christ sits at the Father’s right hand as our advocate and mediator. He represents us, intercedes for us, and prepares a place for us. And just as surely as He ascended, He will return again.

Where the head goes, the body follows. Because Christ is in heaven, believers have the promise of joining Him there. Our future is secure, not because of our effort, but because of His finished work.

This gives hope in uncertain times. Our Savior reigns, and our destiny is with Him. The story does not end at the grave but continues in glory.

Respond:
Live today with heaven in view. Trust Christ’s promises, and let the hope of His return shape how you live and serve now.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Believed On In The World

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:58:55 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 …believed on in the world…

To many, the gospel seems foolish. The idea that God became man, died for sins, and rose again sounds impossible to unbelieving hearts. Yet when the Spirit opens a person’s eyes, the message becomes life itself.

Believers sometimes forget that their own faith is a miracle. We did not reason our way into salvation; God awakened our hearts. Once blind, we now see. Once dead, we now live.

Faith produces real change. Lives are restored, homes transformed, and hearts filled with peace because people believe in Christ. What seemed unbelievable becomes undeniable once experienced personally.

Belief is not mere agreement with facts; it is trusting Christ completely as Savior. When faith takes root, assurance overcomes doubt, and hope overcomes fear.

Respond:
Thank God for opening your heart to believe. Ask Him to strengthen your faith and help you share Christ with someone still searching for truth.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Preached Unto The Gentiles

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:53:24 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 …preached unto the Gentiles…

The message of Christ did not remain limited to one nation. Though first given to the Jews, the gospel spread across the world. Christians carried this good news to cities, villages, and nations: "Jesus saves".

This is grace in action. Most believers today come from nations outside Israel, yet the gospel reached us. God opened the door so all people could hear and believe. Salvation is not reserved for a select group; it is offered freely to anyone who trusts in Jesus Christ.

Preaching still matters because faith comes through hearing the message of Christ. Yet no preacher can change a heart. Only God can bring spiritual life to those dead in sin. Every salvation is a miracle of divine grace.

The same message that transformed lives centuries ago still transforms hearts today. Jesus remains the answer to mankind’s deepest need.

Respond:
Pray for those who have not yet heard or believed. Ask God to use you as a witness so others may hear the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Seen of Angels

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:48:19 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 …seen of angels…

Angels watched the entire ministry of Christ with awe. They strengthened Him in Gethsemane as He prepared for the cross. They stood ready, though restrained, as He endured suffering for mankind. They were present at the empty tomb, announcing that He had risen.

These angels never sinned and never needed redemption, yet they marvel at the salvation Christ accomplished for humanity. They look into the mystery of grace and worship the Lamb who was slain.

If angels who were never redeemed praise Him so passionately, how much more should those purchased by His blood lift their voices? We know personally what forgiveness feels like. We know the freedom of grace. We have tasted mercy firsthand.

Heaven itself celebrates the victory of Christ, and believers join that chorus even now. Salvation is no small thing; it is the greatest display of God’s love and power.

Respond:
Let worship rise from your heart today. Praise Jesus for the salvation angels admire but you personally experience.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Justified In The Spirit

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:39:39 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 …justified in the Spirit…

When Scripture says Jesus was justified in the Spirit, it does not mean He needed forgiveness. Rather, it means the Spirit vindicated Him, declaring Him righteous and true in all He claimed to be.

From the beginning of His earthly life to His resurrection, the Spirit testified to Christ’s identity. At His baptism the Father declared, “This is my beloved Son.” The Spirit descended upon Him, affirming divine approval. Throughout His ministry, His miracles, teaching, and sinless life bore witness that He was indeed the Son of God.

Even at the cross, where it appeared evil had won, the Spirit was still at work. And when Jesus lay in the tomb, the Spirit of God raised Him in victory. Every step confirmed that Christ was exactly who He said He was.

The same Spirit now works in believers’ hearts, confirming the truth of Christ within us. When you hear the gospel and your heart responds, that is the Spirit saying, “This is true.”

Respond:
Ask the Spirit today to deepen your confidence in Christ and help you live in daily obedience to the One fully approved by God.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

God Manifest In The Flesh

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:32:38 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 God was manifest in the flesh…

The wonder of the gospel begins with this truth: God came down to us. Every religion tries to show man how to climb up to God, how to improve, reform, or earn acceptance. But Christianity tells how God came down when we could not go up.

Jesus did not begin in Bethlehem; He existed eternally. Yet at a moment in history, He entered humanity. He felt hunger, sorrow, fatigue, and pain. He walked among us in real flesh and blood, yet without sin. Only because He became truly man could He stand in our place on the cross. Only because He took on our humanity could He bear our sin.

If Jesus had not come in the flesh, there would be no substitute, no Savior, no hope of redemption. But because He did come, salvation is available. God did not send instructions or rituals; He sent His Son.

This truth moves us beyond religion into relationship. God did not stay distant. He stepped into our broken world to rescue us personally.

Respond:
Thank God today that He came near to save you. Let gratitude move you to live closely with the One who came so far for you.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Without Controversy: Jesus Is Lord

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:29 GMT

1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Paul declares that the truth about Jesus Christ is not shifting or uncertain. It is settled. It is confessed by all who truly know Him. In a world full of debate, opinions, and changing ideas, the believer stands on something firm: Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be.

Life brings hardship, loss, confusion, and questions. Yet through every valley and every uncertainty, this truth remains unchanged. Jesus is still Savior. He is still King. He is still enough. No matter what you have faced or what lies ahead, Christ remains faithful and sufficient.

The world may see our worship as strange or unnecessary. Some wonder why believers gather faithfully and cling to Christ so confidently. But once the Spirit opens a heart to the truth, doubt gives way to assurance. What once seemed mysterious becomes glorious reality.

Jesus did not merely teach truth; He is the truth. He did not merely show a way; He is the way. The foundation of our faith is not an idea but a living Savior who changes lives.

Respond:
Rest today in what is certain. Thank Jesus that your faith stands on unchanging truth, and trust Him fully in whatever you face next.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

God Elevates

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:32:33 GMT

1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

Daniel did not chase promotion; it followed him. He did not manipulate his way upward; God raised him up. When Daniel chose obedience over compromise, God honored that choice in His time.

After interpreting the dream, Daniel was elevated to a position of great influence. His friends were raised with him. But the promotion came after the stand, not before it. God did the exalting, and no one could take it away.

The temptation is always to go along to get along, to bow now so we can be elevated later. But God does not bless shortcuts. True promotion comes from faithfulness, not fear. When we obey God rather than men, we can trust Him with the outcome.

Daniel’s life teaches us that compromise may offer quick results, but obedience brings lasting fruit. God knows where you are. He knows how to place you. And He knows when the time is right.

Respond:
Commit your position, future, and influence to God. Resolve to stand for Him and trust Him to lift you up in His time.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Kings And Kingdoms Will All Pass Away

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:27:47 GMT

Daniel 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.

Daniel revealed to Nebuchadnezzar that his great empire was only temporary. Babylon would fall, Persia would rise, Greece would conquer, Rome would dominate, and all would eventually fade. Human power is impressive, but it is never permanent.

The dream of the great image reminds us that even the strongest kingdoms grow weaker over time. What looks solid today will one day crumble. Yet in the dream, there was a stone cut without hands, a kingdom not made by men. That stone destroyed every earthly kingdom and filled the whole earth.

Daniel boldly declared that God’s kingdom would never be destroyed. No election can remove it. No army can defeat it. No time can weaken it. Jesus Christ is King of Kings, and His reign is eternal.

This truth puts everything into perspective. We respect earthly authority, but we never worship it. We participate responsibly in this world, but our hope is anchored in another kingdom, one that cannot be shaken.

Respond:
Evaluate where your hope rests. Thank God today that your future is secured in a kingdom that will stand forever.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

There Is A God In Heaven

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:17:32 GMT

Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets.

This phrase may be the heartbeat of the entire book of Daniel: "There is a God in heaven". Kings rise and fall, empires come and go, but God remains sovereign. Daniel lived under multiple administrations, yet his confidence never shifted because his trust was not in rulers, it was in God.

When Nebuchadnezzar demanded the impossible, Daniel did not panic. He prayed. He gathered others to seek the mercy of God. And when God answered, Daniel gave Him all the glory. He made it clear that wisdom did not come from himself, but from the God who reveals secrets.

This truth carried Daniel through captivity, pressure, promotion, and persecution. When laws changed, when threats came, when the future was uncertain, Daniel anchored his life in this unshakable reality: God is still on the throne.

Our circumstances may change. Our culture may change. Our comfort may change. But the truth does not change; there is a God in heaven who sees, knows, rules, and reigns.

Respond:
When fear or uncertainty rises, remind yourself aloud: there is a God in heaven. Place today’s concerns back into His hands.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Strong Stand Wth A Sweet Spirit

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:08:25 GMT

Daniel 1:12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

Daniel stood firm, but he also stood graciously. He did not demand or threaten. He respected authority while refusing to compromise truth. This balance is rare but powerful. Daniel had the right stand and the right spirit.

He could have said, “I’m standing for God, deal with it.” Instead, he said, “Let’s prove it.” He cared about the official who would suffer consequences if things went wrong. Daniel’s faith was not obnoxious or disrespectful, instead it was confident, calm, and considerate.

Too often believers lose influence because they confuse boldness with harshness. Standing for God never requires being difficult, rude, or unkind. Daniel’s approach showed wisdom. He trusted that if God was in it, God would prove it.

And God did. After ten days, Daniel and his friends were healthier than those who ate the king’s meat. Obedience brought God’s favor, and faithfulness opened doors no argument ever could.

God honors conviction that is clothed in humility. When you stand for truth with a Christlike spirit, God takes care of the results.

Respond:
Examine not only where you stand, but how you stand. Ask God to give you firmness without pride and courage without cruelty.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Purposed In His Heart

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Daniel 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank.

Daniel was a young man, likely a teenager, taken far from home, stripped of everything familiar, and placed under the authority of the most powerful king in the world. Babylon offered him opportunity, education, elevation, and comfort. The temptation (at this moment) was not persecution, it was promotion. Yet the Bible says Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.

Daniel’s stand did not begin at the table; it began in his heart long before the food was served. He had already settled who he belonged to and what he would obey. That inner decision gave him clarity when pressure came. He understood that even good things, when they require disobedience, are still wrong. Advancement is never worth defilement.

Daniel knew that God had set him apart. He recognized that compromise would be a step down, not a step forward, no matter how attractive Babylon made it appear. This was not arrogance, it was conviction. Daniel wasn’t rejecting the king; he was honoring his God.

We often face the same test. The world promises success, approval, and comfort if we will just bend a little. But spiritual strength is found in settled convictions, not convenient choices.

Respond:
Ask God to help you purpose in your heart before temptation comes. Decide today that obedience matters more than opportunity.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Mighty God Who Became Mighty Low

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:17:22 GMT

Psalm 22 :6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

Jesus Christ is both truly God and truly man. He is the Holy One of Israel, yet He humbled Himself. Hundreds of years before the cross, Scripture declared that He would be despised and rejected. Though He was high and holy, He stepped down into our broken world.

He came not to be served, but to serve. He lived a perfect life and then laid it down willingly. His hands were nailed to a cross. His body was placed in a borrowed tomb. He did this for sinners, worms like us.

Jesus knew suffering. He knew temptation. He knew sorrow. And because of that, He understands us completely. He did not stay distant from pain; He entered into it.

Because He became a worm for us, we can be raised to new life in Him. Because He died, we can live. Because He was rejected, we can be accepted.

Respond:
Reflect on Christ’s humility today and thank Him for willingly stepping into your brokenness.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Fear Not, Thou Worm

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:11:23 GMT

Isaiah 41:14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob… saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

God’s Word is honest about who we are. He calls us worms: small, helpless, and unable to save ourselves. That is not meant to discourage us, but to humble us. We are reminded of our dependence.

A worm has no strength, no defense, and no ability to overcome danger. And that is exactly the point. Left to ourselves, we are helpless. But the same verse that reminds us of our weakness also reveals God’s greatness. He is the Lord. He is the Redeemer. He is the Holy One of Israel.

Our hope does not rest in who we are, but in who He is. God does not help us because we are strong. He helps us because He is strong. He does not redeem us because we deserve it, but because He is gracious.

In times of crisis, this truth becomes clear. We cannot fix everything. We cannot control everything. But we belong to a God who can.

Respond:

Humble yourself before God today and thank Him that His strength meets you in your weakness.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Misplaced Confidence

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:21:17 GMT

Isaiah 41:13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

We all have confidence in something. The question is whether that confidence is well placed.

Many voices claim to have answers. Some minimize danger; others magnify it. Both speak with confidence, yet neither can see tomorrow. Human confidence often rests on incomplete knowledge. No one can add a moment to their life or an inch to their stature by worrying. Neither can we create a solution by panicking.

God’s confidence is different. It is not based on probabilities. It is grounded in sovereignty. He says, I will hold thy right hand. That is personal. That is intimate. God is not distant. He is present. He does not shout instructions from afar; He walks with us, hand in hand.

We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know the One who holds tomorrow. That truth steadies the heart. Our confidence is not that nothing will happen, but that whatever happens, God will be there.

Respond:
Release your need to control outcomes and trust the God who holds your hand through every unknown.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

I Will

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:12:09 GMT

Isaiah 41:10 I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

When God gives a command, He also gives the ability to obey it. He never tells us to do something without providing what we need to do it. After saying “fear not,” God immediately follows with promise after promise: I will. That is where our confidence lies.

Our confidence is not in circumstances and confidence rooted in human understanding will always fall short. Plans change. Situations shift. What seemed certain yesterday can unravel in a moment. But when God says I will, there is no uncertainty in His voice.

He says, I will strengthen thee. When you feel weak, He supplies strength. I will help thee. When you feel overwhelmed, He comes alongside you. I will uphold thee. When you feel as though you cannot stand, He holds you up with His righteous hand.

This is not hopeful thinking. This is divine assurance. God does not guess. He does not speculate. He declares. Our confidence is not based on what we think will happen, but on who God is and what He has promised to do.

Respond:
Identify where your confidence has been misplaced and intentionally place it in God’s unchanging promises today.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Future Is Sweet

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:25:40 GMT

Numbers 13:27 Surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.

The past stinks. The present is supplied. And the future is sweet. Israel had a promised land ahead: milk and honey, sweetness, fruit, and blessing. And yes, there were giants. Yes, there were walled cities. But none of that changed what God promised.

And Christian, you’ve got a future sweeter than anything behind you. There is a land to which we go, and it is a good land. A land where there will be no more sorrow, no more death, no more pain. The former things are passed away. No curse. No darkness. No fear. The Lamb is the light of that city.

Even in days where the world hands you discouraging news, you can still look up and say, “It is an exceeding good land.” Your past might have stunk. Your present may feel like wilderness. But your future in Jesus Christ is absolutely sweet. Heaven is real. Christ is coming again. Your future is secured.

So don’t live like this world is the finish line. Don’t let temporary trouble steal eternal joy. Keep looking up. God’s people are headed home.

Respond:
Spend time today thinking on your eternal home. Let the sweetness of what’s ahead strengthen you for what you face right now.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Good Land, Even When Reports Are Bad

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:13:55 GMT

Numbers 13:27-28 Surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it. Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land…

The spies came back with fruit in their hands and fear in their mouths. They said, “Yes, it’s a beautiful land. Yes, it flows with milk and honey. Yes, this is the fruit of it.” And then they turned the whole thing dark: “Nevertheless… the people be strong… the cities are walled… there are giants.”

That’s what an evil report does. It takes real blessing and buries it under real fear. It magnifies obstacles until the promise looks unreachable. And if you listen long enough to discouraging voices, you’ll forget what God said and start living by what you heard.

Sounds familiar. Everybody has opinions. Everybody has reports. Everybody has “expert” conclusions. And honestly, it can wear you down. But Caleb stood up in the middle of that noise and said, “Let us go up at once… for we are well able to overcome it.” Not because they were strong, but because God is faithful.

Don’t let a bad report erase the good land. God keeps His promises.

Respond:
Ask God to help you discern what voices you’re letting shape your faith. Choose to stand like Caleb: trust God’s promise over fearful reports.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Ravens Still Fly

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:09:20 GMT

Numbers 11:9 When the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.

God’s provision often arrives quietly. Not always with thunder. Not always with fireworks. Sometimes it comes with the dew. Israel woke up and found that heaven had already been working while they slept. That’s how good God is.

But murmuring makes you blind. Complaining makes you forgetful. They looked at manna and said, “There is nothing at all.” They had food at the door, and still claimed abandonment. That’s what discouragement does: it turns blessings into burdens and daily mercies into irritations.

And here is the truth: in your present moment, you are supplied. Supplied! God knows how to meet needs in wilderness seasons. He knows how to care for His people when the road is long and the questions are many.

You may be staring at “manna” right now - simple provision, steady grace, quiet strength - and the devil whispers, “That’s not enough.” But God says it is fresh. It is daily. It is exactly what you need.

If He sustained millions in the desert, He can sustain your home. If He could rain bread from heaven, He can handle your situation. If He could send a raven to Elijah, He can send help to you. Ravens still fly. God can still supply.

Respond:
List what God has provided lately, even if it feels small. Thank Him for “manna,” and ask Him to renew your gratitude.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Daily -Not Stockpiled - Bread

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:59:35 GMT

Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.

God didn’t train Israel to live on fear. He trained them to live on faith. Manna was a daily lesson: trust Me today. When they gathered more than they needed, it rotted away. Why? Because God was teaching them dependence. Not panic. Not hoarding. Dependence.

That’s still the way He works. We want bread for next week. We want guarantees for next month. We want certainty for the whole year. But Jesus taught us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” He didn’t say, “Give me everything now so I never have to trust You again.” He said, “Give me what I need today.”

In hard days, uncertain days, crisis days, God is still able to supply our needs. He may not always supply our preferences, but He will supply our need. The Word of God says the righteous are not forsaken. God can keep your “sandals” from wearing out, your “garments” from failing, and your heart from falling apart.

And don’t miss this: God has more ways to provide than you can imagine. He fed Israel with bread from heaven. And He will take care of you.

Respond:
Pray specifically for today’s needs, then stop carrying tomorrow like it belongs to you. Trust God for daily bread.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Nothing At All... Except Manna

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:54:44 GMT

Numbers 11:6-8 There is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes… and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

Isn’t it amazing how our minds (and mouths) can work? “Our soul is dried away… there is nothing at all.” Nothing? Nothing at all - except food delivered right outside the tent door every morning. Nothing at all - except what Scripture describes as bread from heaven. They acted like God had forgotten them, while mercy was falling with the dew.

And the Bible even tells us what that manna tasted like: “as the taste of fresh oil.” Fresh. Exactly what they needed. But here is what God was teaching them: you only gather what’s sufficient for that day. If you try to hoard it, it rots. If you treat God’s daily provision like it’s not enough, you’ll miss the sweetness of His care.

That sounds like us sometimes. We get dramatic. We feel dry. We say, “There’s nothing.” And all the while, God is providing. Not always what we want. Not always what we think we deserve. But what we need. “Give us this day our daily bread.” Not tomorrow’s bread. Today’s.

If God fed a nation in the wilderness, He can take care of you.

Respond:
Thank God for today’s provision. Ask Him for faith to trust Him one day at a time.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Past Stinks

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:39 GMT

Numbers 11:5-6 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick: But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.

The children of Israel had been brought out of bondage, delivered by the strong right hand of God, led by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day. They could not have had a better situation, and yet they looked back wistfully. “We remember,” they said, and they started naming fish, onions, leeks, garlic, melons. They remembered the temporal, the physical pleasures, and forgot the cruel taskmaster. They forgot Pharaoh. They forgot slavery. They forgot bondage.

And let me say it plainly: the past stinks. Fish stinks. A fish market stinks. And if you throw garlic, onions, and leeks in the mix, you’ve got a recipe for a stink. That’s exactly what the devil does. He gets you to stare at “the one good thing” you think you had back there, and you forget what it cost you.

Sometimes, even in the Christian life, we begin to look back before we knew Christ. We think the old life might be sweeter, simpler, freer. But sin’s pleasure is only for a season, and it ruled you. By grace, you can look sin in the face and say, “You are not my master.”

Respond:

Ask God to help you stop romanticizing your past. Thank Him that you are no longer a slave, but a son.

KEEP LOOKING UP!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Grace for Real Troubles

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:10:45 GMT

Luke 12:11-12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you what ye ought to say.

Fear often asks the question, “What will I do?” We rehearse scenarios in our minds, worrying about moments that may never come. Jesus speaks directly to this fear by assuring us that when the moment comes, God will be with us.

He told His disciples that they would be questioned, accused, and pressured. Yet He commanded them not to worry in advance. Why? Because the Holy Ghost would teach them what to say in that very hour. God does not give grace for imaginary troubles, but He always supplies grace for real ones.

Fear becomes an invitation to trust God when we admit we do not have the answers but believe He does. We may not know how to handle tomorrow, but we know the One who holds it. When the time comes, God will meet us there.

Respond:
Stop rehearsing fearful scenarios and trust that God will give you exactly what you need when you need it.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

More Valuable than Sparrows

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:04:21 GMT

Luke 12:6-7 Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

One of our deepest fears is the fear of being forgotten. We wonder if we matter, if anyone notices, or if our lives truly count. Jesus answers that fear with a simple but powerful truth: you are valuable to God.

Not a single sparrow falls to the ground without His notice. And you are worth far more than many sparrows. God’s care is not general or distant. It is personal and precise. He knows not only the number of hairs on your head, but each one individually. He numbers them. He notices what no one else sees.

Every loss, every unnoticed moment, every quiet sorrow matters to Him. When fear tells you that your life is insignificant, God declares your worth. You are not overlooked. You are not forgotten. You are known and loved in detail.

Fear invites us to trust God by reminding us that our value is not determined by recognition, success, or stability. It is rooted in the unchanging care of our Creator.

Respond:
Reject the lie that you do not matter, and thank God today that you are deeply known and treasured by Him.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

What's the Worst that Could Happen?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:59:22 GMT

Luke 12:4-5 Be not afraid… But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell.

Much of our fear centers on what might happen to us. Illness. Loss. Persecution. Death itself. Jesus addresses this fear directly by asking us to consider the worst-case scenario. For the child of God, even the worst is not final. The worst this world can do is send us into the presence of the Lord.

That truth does not make suffering painless, but it does give it perspective. Cancer, disease, persecution, and even death do not have the final word. Absent from the body is present with the Lord. Fear loses its grip when eternity is brought into view.

Jesus also reminds us that there is a greater fear than anything man can do. The fear of God is not terror, but reverence, a recognition that He alone holds ultimate authority. And the same God who has the power to judge is the One whose hands were nailed to a cross for our salvation.

Fear becomes an invitation to trust God when we realize that nothing can separate us from Him. Even death is not defeat for the believer.

Respond:
When fear magnifies the worst, remember eternity and thank God that your future is secure in Him.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Friend in the Fear

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:54:11 GMT

Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Jesus speaks to fearful hearts with a single word: friend. Knowing our weakness, our doubts, and our anxious thoughts, He does not rebuke us. He comforts us. He reminds us that fear does not disqualify us from His love. Even when fear has no rightful place in our lives, Jesus meets us with compassion rather than condemnation.

In our suffering, He does not stand at a distance. He draws near. When Mary and Martha wept over Lazarus, Jesus knew He was about to make everything right. Yet He still wept. He entered their sorrow before He displayed His power. That tells us something important: Jesus cares deeply about what hurts us, even when He knows the outcome.

Fear may whisper that God is disappointed in us for feeling afraid, but Scripture tells a different story. Jesus knows our frame. He remembers that we are dust. He knows our fears before we speak them, and He calls us friend anyway.

Fear becomes an invitation to trust God when we remember who is walking with us through it. We are not alone. The same Savior who knows the end from the beginning stands beside us in the middle.

Respond:
Bring your fear honestly to Jesus today and rest in the truth that He calls you friend, not failure.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Certainty in an Uncertain World

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:42:20 GMT

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

The world around us is constantly changing. Economies shift. Politics change. Families change. Even churches grow and change. When everything feels unstable, fear rises because we crave something that will not move.

Jesus Christ is that certainty. While everything else changes, He remains the same. Our security is not found in systems, institutions, or circumstances, but in a Savior who does not change.

Fear invites us to trust God by shifting our focus from what is unstable to Who is unchanging. When the ground feels like it is moving beneath our feet, Christ stands firm.

Respond:

Anchor your hope today not in what feels secure, but in Jesus Christ, who never changes.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Let Me be the Spark

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:54:53 GMT

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

There’s a moment where you sense it. God is ready. It feels like gasoline on the floor, and you’re just waiting for a match. And the question is not, Can God do it? The question is, Are we ready to receive what He wants to give?

He's done it before, and He can do it again. The question is: will any man open the door?

So don’t settle into comfort. Don’t say, Lord, bless the church, just let me sit this one out. Open the door. Come with agreement. Come with expectancy. Come with trembling faith that says, God, I believe You’re doing something. I don’t know what it is, but I want it. If You don’t do it for anybody else, do it in my heart. Let me be a spark.

Respond:
Lord, I’m not satisfied. Make me willing, make me obedient, and let me be used, however You choose, to revive Your work.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

In Wrath, Remember Mercy

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:46:41 GMT

Habakkuk 3:2 In wrath remember mercy.

Habakkuk didn’t deny judgment. He didn’t pretend everything was fine. He admitted what was true. Judgment was deserved. And then he prayed one of the boldest prayers in Scripture: In wrath remember mercy.

That’s where we are, too. We look at a nation sliding, a culture celebrating what God calls wicked, and we know that God is right to judge. Judgment must begin at the house of God. But that doesn’t mean we throw up our hands in despair. It means we fall on our faces in repentance and seeking.

Mercy is not God ignoring sin. Mercy is God meeting sinners at the cross. Mercy is God reviving His people when they deserve to be set aside. Mercy is God restoring joy to a heart that has grown weary and distracted. Mercy is God giving a little reviving in our bondage.

So ask Him. Not as a performance. Not as a slogan. But as a trembling child coming to a holy Father. Lord, I know what we deserve, but would You restore us again? Would You revive Your work again? Would You restore the joy of your salvation?

Respond:

Lord, I don’t want to live without joy. In deserved wrath, remember mercy. Restore me and revive me again.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Where it Starts

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:36:28 GMT

Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.

Sometimes we want revival to feel like a sudden explosion, one moment where it just breaks loose. And God can do that. But other times He moves differently. He starts by warming what’s been cold. He starts by stirring what’s been complacent. He starts by making us hungry again.

God’s people are tired. Tired of the battle. Tired of the news. Tired of the fighting. And in that weariness, it’s easy to get indifferent. So God, in mercy, begins a work, quiet, real, lasting. He breaks up fallow ground we didn’t even know we had. He reveals hindrances we didn’t even recognize.

And here’s the comfort. The high and lofty One also dwells with the contrite. He comes near to revive the heart that’s humble. Revival doesn’t begin with a crowd. It begins right here, in your heart and mine. A church doesn’t get revived by accident. It gets revived when individuals stop sitting it out and start opening the door.

Respond:
Lord, break up my fallow ground. Make me humble, make me contrite, and give me a little reviving in my bondage.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Trembling at His Word

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:21:16 GMT

Isaiah 66:2 But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

When the church loses the fear of God, the world won’t have it either. God is not our big buddy or the old man upstairs. He is the great God of Heaven, a consuming fire. Habakkuk said, I was afraid. His lips quivered. His belly trembled. He felt what it is to stand under the weight of a holy God speaking.

And that’s where revival begins: reverence restored. When was the last time you trembled at the promises of this Book? When God says He will hear, when God says He will answer, when God says He will meet where two or three gathered, do we come with fear and trembling, believing He means what He says?

A day of stirring makes you believe it’s possible again. You start to feel wonder again. God is who He says He is. And when we tremble before Him, perhaps God's reviving work has already begun.

Respond:

Lord, forgive my casual spirit. Teach me to tremble at Your Word and restore holy reverence in me.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

A Request for Revival

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:07:41 GMT

Habakkuk 3:2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid. O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years; in the midst of the years make known. In wrath remember mercy.

Habakkuk comes to God with trembling, because God - the mighty, living, eternal God- is speaking. I have heard thy speech, and was afraid. There’s something lacking in us when we can hear God’s Word and feel nothing. Habakkuk heard it, and it shook him. He realized judgment was deserved, and yet he still prayed, In wrath remember mercy. That’s not bargaining. That’s reverence. That’s a man who knows God is right and still believes God is merciful.

And what a prayer. Revive thy work, n ot my plans, not my comfort, not my routine. Lord, do what You’re doing and do it again right here in the middle of everything. In the midst of the years, in the middle of the tiredness, the coldness, the distractions, the battle fatigue, revive Your work. Let there be a little reviving in our bondage.

Respond:
Lord, put Your fear back in me. Open my eyes to what You’re doing, and revive Your work in my heart today.

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

From Morning to Night

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:34:14 GMT

Psalm 92:2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.

The psalmist teaches us that thanksgiving is not meant to be occasional. It is meant to frame the whole day. We begin the morning by showing forth the lovingkindness of the Lord, and we end the night remembering His faithfulness. Gratitude is not just something we feel. It is something we declare.

When you wake up in the morning, you are already standing in mercy. Before the worries rush in, before the responsibilities stack up, before the burdens weigh heavy, we show forth His lovingkindness.

And when the day is over, we look back and say, Lord, You were faithful. Maybe the day went exactly as planned. Maybe it did not. But either way, God was still good. He kept His promises. He sustained you. He gave you strength to make it through one more day.

Thanksgiving keeps our hearts anchored. It reminds us that our lives are not held together by our effort, but by His faithfulness. From morning to night, gratitude keeps pointing us back to the goodness of God.

Respond:
Begin the day by thanking God for His lovingkindness. End the day by thanking Him for His faithfulness. Let gratitude mark the whole day!

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Thank You for Calvary

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:18:31 GMT

Isaiah 45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

When you think about the works of God: creation, sunrise, dew on the grass, and the way He made every person uniquely, you realize His works are great and His thoughts are deep. He knew generations before they were born. He knew churches before they existed. He knew hearts, breaths, steps, and secrets.

But the greatest work of the hands of God wasn’t a waterfall or a sky painted at dawn. The greatest work was Calvary. The King stepped into time. The Lamb of God took sin, your sin and my sin.From the darkness that covered the earth, came this cry: "It is finished!". Nothing to add. Nothing to earn. By grace you are saved.

So when you say “amen,” when you whisper “thank You,” when you sing “glory,” you’re not bragging on what you’ve done. You’re rejoicing that Someone more mighty, Someone more holy, and Someone more merciful won the victory for a sinner like you. Now you stand, victorious, on the winning side.

Respond: Make time today to thank God for the cross. Then live the rest of the day like you mean it.

Keep Looking Up!

Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Lifted Hands, Grateful Heart

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:45:04 GMT

Psalm 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD.

The words "give thanks" paint a picture of throwing or casting gratitude up to Him. "Lord thank You. Lord bless You. Glory to You." It even carries the idea of holding out the hand, not to ask for something, but, to offer something. That is why we lift our hands. It is not a show. It is not a performance. It is simply a way of saying, "God, You have been good to me".

Some lift their hands high, some just a little. Some say amen in a whisper, some with a booming voice. But here is the point: if you have breath you have a reason to praise.

And even if you do not feel a thing, praise Him anyway. Hebrews calls it a sacrifice. Sometimes praise is the "can't help its". Other times, worship is simply choosing to bow your head, to lift your hands, and to say, "You are worthy!".

Respond:

Choose today to offer up a sacrifice of praise.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Thankful For...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:22 GMT

1 Timothy 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Some may say, "I do not have anything to be thankful for". The Bible says, "having food and raiment let us be therewith content". God has been good to us - we have food in our stomach and clothes on our back.

We have health. We have air. We have water. We have friends. We have life. We can look back and see what the Lord has done. From yesterday to today, God has been good to us. That alone is reason enough to say thank you Lord.

You may never preach a sermon. You may never sing a solo. You may never hold an office in the church. But every single one of us that have breath in our lungs can say, "thank you". It is good to give thanks to the Lord in every circumstance.

Respond:

Take notice today of God's provision in your life. And don't forget to say, "THANK YOU!".

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

It's A Good Thing

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:29:16 GMT

Psalm 92:1-2 It is good to give thanks unto the LORD and to sing praises unto thy name O most High. To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.

The Word of God says it plainly: it is good to give thanks. The word good means it is good at all times and good in every situation. God is good, so it is good that we give thanks to the Lord.

We ought to give thanks to the Lord in the morning. When you went to bed last night, you did not control your breathing, you did not control your blood pressure, and you did not control whether you would wake up this morning. God did. His lovingkindness met you before your feet hit the floor.

“Lord, thank You for waking me up today. Thank You for giving me breath in my lungs. Thank You for giving me another day to honor You and to glorify You.” Whether things feel light and right or whether things feel heavy, it is still good to give thanks to the Lord. It is appropriate under all circumstances to be thankful.

We need to thank God. God gave you breath. God gave you another opportunity to say, “Thank You, Lord.” With breath in our lungs, we ought to have praise on our lips for the Lord of glory.

Respond:
Begin with gratitude: “Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, the breath in my lungs, and another day You have given.”

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Fasting With Expectation

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:10 GMT

Psalm 109:24 "My knees are weak through fasting and my flesh faileth of fatness."

Fasting is hard. It weakens the flesh, and that is the point. Our bodies crave what we deny them. But in the weakness of fasting we find something stronger, dependence on God.

There is power in denying yourself daily comfort and leaning fully into the Lord. Expect hunger. Expect discomfort. But also expect spiritual awakening. Expect clarity. Expect answers. Expect breakthrough.

When a church fasts together, privately but in unity, it touches heaven. God sees a people so desperate for His presence and power that they will set aside legitimate pleasures to seek His face. That kind of church sees miracles. That kind of church sees revival.

Respond:

Do not fear the weakness. Let it remind you of your need for God. Step into your fast with expectation, believing God will show up, chains will break, and His glory will be seen.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Same, But Different: Uniqueness in Fasting

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:18 GMT

Esther 4:16 "Fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day, and if I perish, I perish."

The Bible gives us multiple examples of fasting: the absolute fast (no food or water), the complete fast (only water), the partial fast (abstaining from certain foods or pleasures). What matters is not the type, but the heart behind it.

Esther called for a fast because her people faced annihilation. Daniel fasted from the meat from the king's table to honor God. 1 Corinthians even speaks of married couples fasting from physical intimacy (with mutual consent & for a set time) to seek the Lord.

So whether it’s turning off the TV, skipping lunch, giving up sugar, or not touching social media, if it's given up to seek the Lord it matters. Fasting says "This is good, but God You're better. And I need You more."

Respond:
Don’t overcomplicate it. Ask the Lord what He wants you to set aside. Then obey. It may be small, it may seem insignificant, but He will honor it if it comes from the heart.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

Not A Show: Fasting For God

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:42:26 GMT

Matthew 6:17-18 “But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face that thou appear not unto men to fast and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”

Fasting isn't performance. It’s not about making a scene or gaining sympathy. Jesus said when you fast clean yourself up look normal. Don’t parade your sacrifice. God sees in secret.

Fasting is personal. Yes churches can fast corporately but the heart must still be private. This isn’t about drawing attention to ourselves. It’s about seeking God's attention alone.

And here's the beauty of it. When you fast in secret your Father responds openly. He honors the humility. He blesses the hunger. He responds with power. It may not be with fireworks but it will be real deep lasting change in you and those you pray for.

Respond:
Commit to a quiet fast. Tell no one unless necessary. Let God be the only one who knows and trust Him to respond in ways only He can. He sees. He knows. He rewards.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

When God Says, "Here I Am"

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:44:20 GMT

Isaiah 58:9 "Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am."

What a promise! Not just that God hears us when we pray, but that when we fast and cry out to Him with sincerity, He answers with His presence, "Here I am." That’s not just theology, it’s reality.

God is always with His children. He’ll never leave or forsake us. But there are moments when His presence becomes so evident, so weighty, so real, it feels like heaven has come near. That’s what Isaiah is pointing to. Not just God's omnipresence, but His manifest presence.

There are times in life when we need more. We need God to move in power. We need Him to deal with a wayward loved one, break an addiction, heal a heart, or revive a church. And when we fast, really fast, we're not earning His help, we're tuning our hearts to hear Him say, "Here I am."

Respond:

Begin your fast with this heart, in prayer, "Lord, I don’t just want answers. I want You." Ask Him to meet you in power and presence, and believe He will show up when you cry out.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb

The Fast That God Has Chosen

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:44:59 GMT

Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?"

Fasting isn’t about trying to impress God or others, it’s about drawing closer to the Lord and desiring His power in our lives. In Isaiah 58, God lays out what kind of fast pleases Him. He wants a fast that loosens wickedness, lifts heavy burdens, sets captives free, and breaks every yoke. That kind of fast isn’t showy. It doesn’t seek attention. It seeks God.

There are hidden yokes in our lives, things we’ve battled for years, habits we’ve never shaken, burdens we’ve carried silently. We’ve prayed about them, we’ve wept over them, but what if we got serious enough to fast? Not to twist God’s arm, but to say, "God, I need You more than I need food, more than I need comfort, more than I need anything else."

When we fast God’s way, chains begin to fall, not just ours, but others’, too.

Respond:
Ask God what kind of fast He desires of you. Surrender your appetite for comfort to hunger for Him. Seek freedom, for yourself and for others, by taking fasting seriously.

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Taken from the preaching ministry of Tim Webb