HOLD ON!

 February 7, 2026

Be patient with unbelievers because they are, as yet, unperceptive to things of a spiritual nature. The gospel is veiled to them, and the enemy blinds them to the truth, so they cannot believe on their own. Be patient and continue to pray for their eyes to be opened to have the spiritual discernment needed to see and understand.

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NKJV)

We can be so grateful for the One Who has begun the good work in us, but it is God Who initiates the work of salvation. He is the One Who searches for us first.

“… being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”  Philippians 1:6

Maybe you are reading this as an unbeliever, or as one who has been thinking about making a decision. Are you feeling a nudge, a tug in your heart? That’s God – He’s seeking YOU, but wants it to be your decision. Will you answer Him, will you accept Jesus Christ as Your Saviour and Lord of your life?

You don’t need to be perfect, none of us are! You just need to recognize you are a sinner (we all are). Making the decision isn’t the end, it’s an amazing beginning, because then He equips you to begin making changes to those things in your life that haven’t sat well with you for a long, long time. That will satisfy that feeling that something is missing, and that nothing seems to satisfy. He calls us from the darkness into the light, and no matter how dark your life has been, He still welcomes you.

Once you take hold of this most precious of all gifts – free for the taking – your eternity with Him is secure. You hold on, and your walk with Him begins. “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV)

And once you are secure, remember your previous blindness and resistance in order to be patient with unbelievers.

So – is today THE day to make the best decision you ever will make?

It’s simply asking God “Dear God – I know I’m a sinner, and am nothing without a Saviour. I know that I need Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the LORD of my life and I accept Him into my life and His gift of salvation. Amen”

 One last thought. Have you ever wondered why you often see hands reaching upwards during worship time? Think of a small child wanting to be picked up, to feel safe and comforted. And there it is.

Reach up – He will reach back and He won’t ever let go – that’s a promise.

May the Peace and Grace of our LORD be with you today, and always!

Liz