Episode 2048 - Promises To Count On

How do we respond when our sin is exposed? Do we hide, blame, deny, or humble ourselves before God? From Adam and Eve in the garden to David’s confession and Ahab’s deflection, Scripture shows that our response to conviction reveals the condition of our heart. In this episode, we ... Show More

In Deuteronomy 9:7–29, Moses calls Israel to remember—not their victories, but their rebellion. This passage is a sobering reminder that God’s faithfulness has never been a response to human righteousness. Time and again, Israel provoked the Lord, yet God relented—not because the ... Show More

Righteousness is one of the most misunderstood truths in the Christian walk. Too often, we measure ourselves by our obedience, our discipline, or our progress—forgetting that none of those things ever made us right with God. In this episode, we confront the lie of self-righteousn ... Show More

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. ... Show More

Pause right now to remember the ways God has kept His promises in your life. 

Did you know that there are over 7,000 promises in the Bible from God to you?  There are promises of security, safety, and provision. Most people go through life never claiming any of the promises of God, but he made those promises to help you fulfill your purpose in life. 

<p>THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: <strong>promise</strong>.</p><p>What a weighted word. We say it like it&#39;s just a noun, forgetting that it is a verb as well. But what does it actually mean to you? Is your word your bond? Do you make promises that you intend to keep, but then pull ba ... Show More

Fr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don't see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today's readings are Is ... Show More

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today's' readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Pleas ... Show More

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God's words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when stri ... Show More

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Je ... Show More

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God's words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when stri ... Show More

In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, ... Show More