There are moments in life when we desperately need to hear from God. Scripture gives us a powerful promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). God is not distant or unwilling—He invites us into deeper fellowship with Him.

Drawing near to God requires turning away from the distractions of the world and allowing our love for Him to fill our hearts. As we grow closer to Him, it becomes easier to hear His voice, follow His will, and walk in obedience.

This episode reminds us that true peace is found not in circumstances, but in closeness to God. When we draw near to Him, we discover that He draws near to us—and peace follows.

After the Children of Israel were delivered from slavery in Egypt, God faithfully provided for them in the wilderness by sending manna from heaven each morning (Exodus 16). It was a daily miracle—simple, sufficient, and freely given. Yet over time, they began to complain, growing dissatisfied with God’s provision and even longing to return to slavery for what they believed was better food.

In much the same way, when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, God blesses us daily in ways both seen and unseen. Still, like the Israelites, we can become so familiar with His blessings that we overlook them—or worse, complain instead of giving thanks. This episode challenges us to ask an important question: What is the “manna” God is providing in our lives today?

Join us as we learn from the mistakes of the Children of Israel and rediscover the importance of gratitude—recognizing, appreciating, and honoring the blessings God gives us every single day.

Persecution has been part of the Christian faith from the very beginning. In this episode, we examine the persecution faced by believers in the early church and compare it with the suffering many Christians still endure today for following Jesus Christ.

Drawing from 1 Peter 1:6–8, we reflect on Peter’s words to the exiles—believers who were tested by trials yet anchored by a living hope through eternal life in Christ. Though they were grieved by suffering, their faith produced endurance, joy, and unshakable trust in God.

This message reminds us that persecution does not mean God has abandoned His people. Instead, it reveals a faith that is refined, strengthened, and sustained by hope that cannot be taken away. Join us as we explore what it truly means to be persecuted for Jesus’s sake and how believers today can stand firm with confidence in Him.

(Originally aired November 12, 2022.)