@re-joyce 14 October 2025 more from that month

A lot of things have been happening in the Philippines, earthquakes and natural disasters. I had a conversation with my wife about how we could prepare, just in case it hits us. She was so worried and afraid, and in my mind, I found myself thinking, “Why does she have so little faith? Why worry? God will save us.” But then, God gently corrected my arrogant heart. You see, We are not saved because we never doubt. We are not saved because we have the highest reverence. We are not saved because we feel what we should be feeling. Yes, there are times when God will test our faith, and sometimes, our faith will break. But even then, we are not saved by the strength of our faith. We are saved by the strength of our Savior. Our assurance is not built on our performance. It is grounded in the blood of the Lamb. That moment reminded me of the story of the Passover. I imagined some of them being afraid, others at peace, and some even celebrating. Maybe a few were not as faithful, and perhaps even an enemy disguised as an Israelite was there. Some didn’t feel worthy. But it wasn’t who they were or what they felt that saved them; it was the blood. We break. We doubt. We panic. But the blood? Still enough. Always enough.