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Evening Devotions

Rejoicing in God Our Strength

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Beloved, listen carefully. Though the night falls and darkness spreads its quiet veil, you are not forsaken. You are not forgotten. Lift your eyes from the barrenness and behold the One who holds the stars in His right hand. Rejoicing in God our strength is not an empty shout; it is the anthem of the faithful, the testimony of those who have tasted and seen that God is good.

Hear the voice of Habakkuk, a voice like yours, burdened by the sight of desolation: “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and there is no fruit on the vines… yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the LORD; I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation!”(Habakkuk 3:17-18, AMP). See how he does not deny the barrenness. He does not close his eyes to the empty stalls and withered fields. No, beloved, he stares at the ruin and still chooses to rejoice.

And why? Because he knows the Lord. He knows the One who said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5, NASB). He knows the One who promised, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NASB). He knows the One whose strength is made perfect when your strength fails.

Rejoicing in God our strength is a declaration, a holy rebellion against despair. It is the cry of a soul anchored not in circumstances, but in the unchanging faithfulness of God. Even David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, sang in the night, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread?”(Psalm 27:1, NASB). Fear flees from the heart that is fixed on God.

Beloved, understand this: you are called to more than survival. You are called to walk in victory. “The Lord GOD is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet and makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility]” (Habakkuk 3:19, AMP). He does not merely steady your feet; He calls you to high places. He sets you on heights where the air is thin and the climb is steep, but the view is glorious.

Do you not remember what Paul wrote? “But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37, NASB). Not barely conquer. Not survive. Overwhelmingly conquer — because He is your strength. Because God is faithful. Because the One who calls you is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory (Jude 24).

You must not let your soul be weighed down by the emptiness of the fig tree or the barrenness of the vine. Lift up your head. The harvest of the Lord is not measured in the fruit of the earth, but in the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23, NASB). These fruits never fail. These vines are never barren. And in them, you will find the strength to rejoice.

So tonight, beloved, rejoice in God your strength. Let your praise ascend like incense before the throne. Let your song be loud even in the silence. For He who promised is faithful, and He will not fail you. The One who steadied Habakkuk, the One who upheld David, the One who emboldened Paul — He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Let us be found faithful. Let us be found rejoicing.

Prayer

Father, we bow before You, choosing tonight rejoicing in God our strength. Though our eyes see little, our hearts see much. We trust in Your goodness, we lean upon Your everlasting arms. Teach us to walk with steady feet on the high places, not shrinking back in fear, but pressing forward in faith. Fill our hearts with the unshakable joy that comes only from Your Spirit. Let our song rise before You, a song of confidence, a song of trust. In the mighty name of Yeshua, our Lord and King, Amen.

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Faith

Faith That Builds When Others Doubt

“But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6, AMP)

O beloved, hear what the Spirit says: God is pleased by faith. Without it, no man can draw near to the heart of the Father. Faith that builds is not hollow sentiment, but living trust—birthed in reverence and expressed in obedience. It is the whisper of eternity placed into the soul of man, calling him to walk not by sight, but by the certainty of the unseen.

Noah believed. Before the skies grew dark. Before the earth cracked open. Before the warnings made sense to any but the righteous. He moved in holy fear—not because he saw, but because God spoke. And Noah obeyed. “By faith… Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark” (Hebrews 11:7, NASB). He did not argue. He did not delay. He did not waver. He built. That, dear reader, is faith that builds.

God is not silent. He still speaks to those who seek Him with undivided hearts. He rewards those who listen and move. For this is the way of the beloved: to live not for the favor of man, but for the glory of the One who sees in secret. “The world has not known Him,” John once said, “but we have known Him, for He abides with us and shall be in us” (cf. John 14:17). What He whispers, we obey. What He reveals, we treasure. What He commands, we do—even if it costs us everything.

Faith that builds is like the seed planted in the soil of a pure heart. It grows when watered by the Word and tended with obedience. Remember Abraham, who left all he knew, not knowing where he was going. Remember Moses, who chose the reproach of Christ over the riches of Egypt (Hebrews 11:24-26). Remember the saints who “conquered kingdoms… shut the mouths of lions… received their dead back by resurrection” (Hebrews 11:33-35, NASB). Their faith was not theory—it was action. It built altars. It moved mountains. It offered sons. It faced fire. And it won.

What are you building, child of God? Do not wait for thunder to obey. Do not wait for applause to act. Begin now. Begin quietly. Begin when it costs you comfort. For “we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand” (Ephesians 2:10, NASB). God has ordained your steps. He has called you to build something eternal.

Perhaps He is calling you to build a refuge in your home—a place where His name is lifted up and peace reigns. Perhaps a ministry is stirring—one that will feed the poor, preach the Gospel, or restore the broken. Or maybe He is asking for your heart, to build in it a sanctuary not made with hands. Do not fear the mockery of men. Do not measure your task by human standards. For “the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever” (1 John 2:17, NASB).

Faith that builds is never in vain. It prepares for what is unseen. It anchors in what is eternal. It draws down heaven’s favor and causes even the heavens to rejoice. For our God is faithful. He sees. He remembers. He rewards.

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Prayer

Holy Father, You are righteous in all Your ways. You are worthy of obedience, even when no one sees. I believe Your Word. I believe Your warning. I believe Your promises. Strengthen my hands to build what pleases You. Let my obedience rise like incense before Your throne. As Noah prepared an ark for the saving of his household, may I prepare my life as a testimony of faith. Draw near to me as I draw near to You. Let my days declare this one thing: faith that builds pleases the Lord. In the name of Yeshua, my Redeemer and coming King, Amen.

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