Caring for the poor and needy is not just charity, but a core part of living out God’s will and love. When you see someone in need and have the means to help, God calls you to act, not to turn away. True love is sacrificial, and God’s love is made visible when we step out to meet the needs of others, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is not optional; it is a fundamental aspect of a life that follows Jesus, and it is how we experience and express His love in the world. [01:29:50]
1 John 3:16-17 (ESV)
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?
Reflection: Who is someone in your life or community you know is struggling right now? What is one tangible thing you can do this week to meet a need for them, even if it requires sacrifice or inconvenience?
Apathy is a spiritual danger that leads to complacency, weakened faith, and missed opportunities to serve God’s purposes. It whispers that someone else will do the work, that your effort doesn’t matter, or that you’re too busy to get involved. But God calls you to push back against apathy, to repent of indifference, and to ask for renewed passion and zeal for His heart. When you take authority over apathy and choose to act, you become part of God’s solution for your church, your community, and your region. [01:49:54]
Revelation 3:15-16 (ESV)
“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
Reflection: In what area of your life have you felt apathetic or indifferent toward God’s call? What is one step you can take today to break that pattern and rekindle your passion for His purposes?
When God calls His people to build, serve, or give, He invites them to respond willingly and generously. The story of the tabernacle’s construction shows that God’s vision is accomplished when everyone brings what they have—skills, resources, time—with a willing heart. No one is forced; instead, those whose hearts are stirred respond, and together, their offerings become more than enough for God’s work. Your willingness to give and serve is a vital part of God’s plan, and He multiplies what you bring. [01:55:50]
Exodus 35:4-9, 20-22, 29 (ESV)
Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This is the thing that the Lord has commanded. Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord’s contribution: gold, silver, and bronze; blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; goats’ hair, tanned rams’ skins, and goatskins; acacia wood, oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, and onyx stones and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.” ... Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the Lord’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. So they came, both men and women. All who were of a willing heart brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and armlets, all sorts of gold objects, every man dedicating an offering of gold to the Lord. ... All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord.
Reflection: What is one resource, skill, or gift you have that you could offer willingly to God’s work in your church or community this week?
A Kairos moment is a special, appointed time when God presents an opportunity to step into His purposes. It is a call to recognize what God is doing now and to respond with faith and action, not delay. Whether it’s serving, giving, or reaching out, your willingness to say “yes” in this moment can change lives and advance God’s kingdom. Don’t let fear, comfort, or waiting for a better time hold you back—this is your moment to partner with God and make a difference. [02:03:03]
Esther 4:14 (ESV)
“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Reflection: What is one specific opportunity God is placing before you right now that you have been hesitant to act on? What would it look like to say “yes” to God in this Kairos moment?
When God gives a vision or a task, He also promises His presence and faithfulness until the work is complete. Even when the challenge seems overwhelming or you feel inadequate, God assures you that He will not leave you or forsake you. He surrounds you with others to help, equips you with what you need, and walks with you every step of the way. Take heart, be strong, and trust that God is with you as you serve, give, and build for His glory. [02:07:30]
1 Chronicles 28:20 (ESV)
Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.”
Reflection: Where do you feel overwhelmed or alone in what God is asking you to do? How can you remind yourself today of His promise to be with you until the work is finished?
Today is a Kairos moment—a special, appointed time where God is inviting each of us to step into something significant for His kingdom. This is not just about a building or a ministry, but about being part of a move of God that brings healing, hope, and transformation to the broken, the forgotten, and the lost. God is calling us to be more than a church; He’s calling us to be a center for healing—body, mind, soul, and spirit—for our region and beyond.
Throughout history, God has always used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things when they respond with willing hearts. The Israelites brought what they had to build the tabernacle. Nehemiah rallied the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Paul encouraged the early church to give cheerfully to meet the needs of others. These examples show us that fundraising, teamwork, and sacrificial giving are not just practical necessities—they are deeply spiritual acts of obedience and faith.
Right now, we are facing a significant challenge: the need to raise $550,000 by December to secure our property and continue the vital ministries God has entrusted to us. This includes our Street Reach program, transitional housing, discipleship, and plans to provide a place of healing for victims of human trafficking. The need is urgent, but God is more than able. He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider, and He cares about every detail of our lives and this ministry.
However, we must recognize and confront the spirit of apathy that tries to keep us passive, indifferent, or overwhelmed. Apathy is a real spiritual force in our region, but it can be broken when we repent, receive fresh passion from the Father, and take action. God is not asking for perfection—He’s asking for willingness. Every act of generosity, every connection, every idea, and every prayer matters.
This is your Kairos moment. Will you answer the call? Will you link arms with us, step out of your comfort zone, and help advance God’s vision for this place? Together, we can see lives changed, families restored, and a region set on fire for Jesus. Let’s move from “someone else will do it” to “I get to be part of what God is doing.” The time is now.
Jesus is a generous giver. He's the giver of life. He's the giver of healing. He's the giver of health. He's the giver of provision. He's the giver of everything that we have. He is the most generous giver. And because he's a generous giver, we should also be generous givers. We really should be. He gives us everything that we have.
[01:14:20]
(21 seconds)
#GenerousGiverSpirit
The Bible clearly, clearly says that caring for the poor is not merely a charitable act, but it's a fundamental aspect of a life following Jesus. It's a fundamental aspect for God's will for your life. We search for God's will. We want his perfect will. I never want his permissive will. I know I can have his permissive will. But I don't want it. I want his perfect will. Because I want to be in his perfect will.
[01:30:01]
(33 seconds)
#PerfectWillInAction
There's a spiritual presence. Jared helped us identify this week. Over this region. And I'm E is right on. It's the spirit of apathy. Apathy's like, eh, somebody will do it. It's indifferent. Lacks zeal. Lacks passion. Somebody will take care of it. I don't have to. I'm so busy. I got a bazillion. I work full time. I got kids to take care of. I got all this stuff. So do we. Apathy's indifference. It says, it doesn't really matter. It lacks motivation. It lacks an emotional response. The Bible warns us that spiritual apathy is very dangerous.
[01:43:26]
(51 seconds)
#DefeatSpiritualApathy
We have to be the ones that stand and fight. We have to be the ones that stand and fight. We have to have zeal for God. And we have to push back the thoughts. And push back the darkness. And push back our own desires. And, you know, I just want to watch a movie tonight. Or I just want to do this tonight. We got to push back apathy. We have to take the authority God has given us to take this region by force. He's given us the authority to do that.
[01:47:45]
(27 seconds)
#StandAndFightWithZeal
So what you have to do is remind yourself every single day of the grace upon your life. All that God has and is doing for you, for me, my family, my region, how he lived, how he died on the cross for me and every single one of us in this room. It is all about his glory. It really is. I don't want any glory. I don't have a desire to be up here speaking to people. Literally. I'm like, I do not have to speak today. It's all for his glory. It's all for his honor. It's all for his passion. It's all for making him known to the forgotten, the broken, the lost, the unsaved. It's about making him known because he is returning. He is returning. It could be in my lifetime. That's amazing. Am I going to be ready? Will I get there and have done every single thing he asked me to do? Will I have worked my guts out for him?
[01:51:04]
(61 seconds)
#GraceRemindsOurPurpose
Because the only way to break apathy is to spend time with him, spend time with other believers who are more passionate about him than you, to study and read the word. Come to church, join community groups, serve others. That's the only way to break through.
[01:52:05]
(17 seconds)
#BreakApathyThroughCommunity
We can all do it. We can link arm in arm and do this together. We can make sure the enemy doesn't kill this place. We can make sure God wins and people get to the healing they need. And you get to be part of it. You get to be part of it. Sometimes we just need to change our language and go, I get to be part of that. That's awesome. Look what I get to do.
[02:02:21]
(19 seconds)
#TogetherForHealing
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