This week’s message, part of “Rise of the Royals,” moved from extended worship into a focused call to live an “action by faith” life. Centering on 1 Samuel 16, Abrianna unpacked the phrase “an evil spirit from the Lord,” argued that God does not send evil, and showed how Jesus and the apostles interpret such passages. She then pressed the church to see every believer as a minister, to “rightly divide” Scripture, and to carry the message of reconciliation everywhere. The service closed with public prayer, prophetic encouragement, and a fresh commissioning.
Link to Sermon Notes HERE!
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Welcome back, friends 🤍
Over the next few days, we’re going to continue sitting with this week’s message together through scripture, reflection, prayer, journaling, and practical application. My hope is that these devotionals help us slow down, stay rooted, and carry Sunday’s revelation into everyday life. Let’s dive in!
Day 2 Praise at Midnight
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.
Yesterday we anchored our hearts in this truth, God still remains. (Click here for that post) Today that truth takes another step. If He has not left, then worship is not reserved for the moment the prison doors open. You carried that holy urgency, do not forget your song in the storm. In the middle of weariness, loneliness, and unfinished assignments, the Spirit was reminding the church that God is still near. Midnight is where feelings often grow loud, but faith learns to sing louder.
The picture behind today's theme is Acts 16, where Paul and Silas prayed and sang while still chained. They did not wait for proof before they praised. They worshiped before the earthquake, before the freedom, before the visible turnaround. That is what makes their song so powerful. It was not denial. It was confidence in God's character. Their praise was rooted in who He is, not in what had changed yet. Faith before outcome means heaven hears worship that rises from a dark place and still calls God worthy.
Faith does not need the outcome in hand before it bows, sings, or lifts its hands. The flesh says, I will praise when I see the answer. Faith says, I know who You are, so I can praise You now. That is why worship in the storm is not emotional performance. It is spiritual agreement. It is your soul refusing to call God absent just because the night is long. It is your confession that the promise keeper has not become a liar simply because the promise is still unfolding.
So today, worship inside the storm. Not after the call comes back, not after the burden lifts, not after the assignment gets easier. Right in the middle of it. Take five intentional minutes and offer God a real song, a spoken hallelujah, or simple words of thanks before anything changes. Let your praise become an act of faith, not a reaction to relief. What would it look like for you to give God your midnight worship before you see your morning breakthrough?
Let’s pray
Heavenly Father, You are perfectly good, steady, and true. There is no darkness in You, no shifting in Your heart, and no failure in Your character. I confess that I have sometimes judged You by my feelings, my disappointments, and my unanswered questions. I have believed wrong thoughts about You instead of resting in Your truth. Thank You for revealing Yourself through Jesus as the faithful and loving Father. Thank You that Your goodness does not change, even when my circumstances do. Holy Spirit, help me reject every lie about who God is. Renew my mind, strengthen my faith, and teach me to worship with confidence in Your unchanging goodness. In your name, Jesus. Amen.
See you tomorrow!
