We are living in a generation when lukewarm, mediocre faith will not do. God is looking for a people he can use to glorify His name. We can't live vicariously through the stories of others. God wants to give us our own story that we can share with others so that they are encouraged and stirred up with faith to believe God for their story. Don't shy away from your weakness. That is where God wants to show himself strong. God wants to turn your bemoaning into boasting—in Him and for His glory.

We all have things for which we hope. Some of those things we can accomplish ourselves, but others require a miraculous move of God. We can hope for things, but that does not mean they are a promise from God. Jesus will initiate and perfect our faith for the things He has promised. Do not be weighed down, slowed down or tripped up. Keep your eyes on Jesus, our champion. He is faithful to fulfill His promises in your life.

In King Herod, we see a man who was convicted by John the Baptist's preaching and enjoyed it. Yet Herod was a compromised man—swayed by the pleasures of this world and peer pressure. When we are given to compromise we give away a portion of our freedom in Christ, our faith, our peace, etc. We are living in a generation when God is calling men and women to stand uncompromising and preach the gospel unashamedly. Step out in faith and believe God will provide the escape from compromise—no matter how great or small it may seem.

Jesus made no random statements while ministering when he was alive. Everything was in accordance both to the will of His Father and the fulfillment of scripture. In this message, you will see His loud proclamation, "if any man thirst let him come unto me and drink," is a phenomenal promise from the Old Testament being fulfilled. He has come to revive the weary!

In an age of bitter fragmentation, increasing intolerance and breakdown in our society the body of Christ must come together in a true God breathed love. God promises the fullness of His power that will keep us from falling when we choose unity in the body and love for one another. Today—choose to let go of all bitterness and resentment and God will fill you with His love.

In Mark 5, we see vignettes of three types of faith. “You Can” faith believes in the possibility that God can do something. “I Will” faith is a declarative faith that goes beyond believing something can happen to believing that it will happen. And the third type of faith is “Jesus Still Can.” This is faith that believes even though the situation looks hopeless, Jesus can still do a miracle—bringing life where there is death and hope were there is none.

There is an incredible promise for the nation that has drifted away from the things of God and now find themselves in captivity. There is still a way forward for the people of God. God‘s response to a nation that is drifting away from Him with incredible forgiveness and miraculous mercy. For every sincere heart that can hear the voice of God He is calling you back into His love and purposes.