Trust in God!

For Tuesday, September 22, 2026:

Romans 9:33c NLT: “Anyone who trusts in him (God) will never be disgraced.”

There will be bumps in the road leading to the Lord. Jesus said we should count on tribulation and watch out for diversions. Beware! Satan will do everything he can to upset our lives and muddle our attention.

While a bumpy road may inconvenience us, it’s just that: a minor inconvenience. Christians should be most concerned with the big picture, the end result. When it’s time to transition from this life to the next reality, none of that little stuff will matter. The mocking of unbelievers will turn to envy when they see what Jesus has prepared for you!

So let’s all do what Paul advised: Keep our eyes on the prize! No matter what problems come up, realize that they are only evil trying to unfocus our eyes and our minds.

Friends, pursue the ultimate goal, to see heaven from the inside! Keep Jesus and his Father in Heaven in your sights. Set your gaze on a glorious eternity!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

No Other Name!

September 21, 2026, Monday Message:

Acts 4:12 NLT, Peter, answering the religious council: “There is salvation in no one else but Jesus! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”

Peter was not subtle. He didn’t handle the topic of salvation with kid gloves. He laid it right out, leaving no doubt as to his message. Having been arrested, he’s now defending himself before the elders, telling them what he believes. Having been an eyewitness to all that happened, his beliefs are unshakable.

Not only does Peter say that Jesus is the way to salvation, he says Jesus is the ONLY way! The old covenant in which people tried to live by the Law wasn’t working. The only way mankind could see salvation was if God intervened. In the New Covenant, God’s Son would pay the price for mankind’s sins, and people with the Son would receive forgiveness. Thereby rendered sinless, believers could be welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven.

I should point out that God’s plan for our salvation was contrary to what the religious leaders believed at that time. But Peter’s unflinching conviction caused everyone to take notice.

Nothing has changed. We still live under God’s New Covenant. The Bible says that Jesus is the way, the way to salvation. Jesus is truth. Every word he spoke was true then and is still true today. And Jesus is life, the key to eternal life, a life after this life. All believers in Jesus are assured a heavenly home. Jesus will prepare a place for you!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Origins!

For Sunday, September 20, 2026:

John 16:30 NLT, Disciples responding to Jesus: “Now we understand that you know everything, and there’s no need to question you. From this we believe that you came from God.”

Nowadays, becoming a Christian requires believing that Jesus was heaven-sent and knowing that he’s God’s Son. Believers accept that Jesus is our Creator, in human body form, part of the eternal Father-Son-Holy Spirit Godhead. We believe!

But 2K years ago, people were just beginning to discern the divine nature of Jesus. Understand that if Jesus had simply said, “Hey, Son of God here!,” no one would have believed him. But those close to him, his disciples, heard his wisdom and were eyewitnesses to many miracles. Eventually, Jesus spoke to them, summarizing his relationship with the Father and his earthly mission. They came to believe!

Their group acknowledged that Jesus knew everything. He’s omniscient just like the Father. Once Jesus was identified as God, there would be no need to question him further. Believers had found the next step in their religious walk. They had found the Messiah, the Savior of the world. Jesus offered forgiveness and eternal life to the faithful.

Thank goodness Jesus showed that early group the truth, so that they could lock in as believers. Believers tend to make more believers, and today we gratefully hold on to their truth. Thankfully Jesus doesn’t have to prove himself to us again! Share this Good News with another prospective believer!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church