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Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: Spiritual Maturity can be gauged by how one engages with others in the church? Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 3 – Unity in Christ. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Get this week’s keyword workbook HERE.
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Still awake?
July 17, 2026
God Does Not Forget His Promises
Matthew 1:1–17“This is the book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.”
Matthew 1:1
Waiting is not easy.
Waiting for a message.
Waiting for good grades.
Waiting for healing.
Waiting for answers.
Sometimes we ask ourselves:
“Has God forgotten me?”
When Matthew begins his Gospel, he reminds his readers of two names:
Abraham.
David.
God had made great promises to both of them.
But many hundreds of years passed before Jesus was born.
Generations came and went.
Kings were born.
Empires fell.
People died.
And yet…
God did not forget His promise.
Jesus came at exactly the right time.
Perhaps God is also working in your life differently from the way you would like.
Not always quickly.
But always faithfully.
Perhaps you cannot yet see what God is preparing.
But that does not mean He has stopped working.
God’s clock sometimes runs differently from ours.
But it is never wrong.
That is why you can trust Him.
Even while you are still waiting.
Think About ItWhich promise of God are you waiting for right now?
PrayerDear Father,
thank You for never forgetting Your promises.
Help me to trust You even when I have to wait.
Give me patience and a firm faith that You will act at the right time.
Thank You that Jesus is the proof that You always keep Your word.
Amen.
Sleep well.
Your loving Father keeps what He promises.
See you tomorrow.
Are you sure you know what you think you do? Some lies are loud. Others are quiet, disguised as information, concern, even conviction. In our culture of information—where falsehoods travel faster than wisdom—we can be influenced without our knowing. Research says false news spreads faster than accurate, unbiased news. Before facts can be verified, lies cross borders and oceans at lightning speed, because technology maximizes engagement, not truth. Algorithms and clicks are designed for clicks, not understanding.
This model is not new; Satan used it in Eden. Deception borrows the language of truth, just as the serpent did. Our only defense is what God gave us—His Word. Through the Scripture we hold in our hearts and in our minds, we can stop, pause, examine, decipher, before forwarding, sharing, and commenting. God’s truth in the face of news-driven anxiety will win every time. About the series From the Heart is a weekly devotional series in which Pastor Köhler reflects on what it means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission, collectively and individually. Each episode is grounded in the four pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church strategic plan: Communion with God, Identity in Christ, Unity through the Holy Spirit, and Mission for All. The series connects biblical faith to everyday life, sharing short reflections and glimpses of how God is at work through the Adventist Church around the world. Subscribe and join us each week as we live out our faith and prepare for Jesus's return. – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 23 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church?
Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFALmhpKA30
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