Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 25, 2026

Our Emotions (Part 2)

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  Psalm 147:3(NIV)

Last week we talked about our emotions, and we left Naomi in her grief. We saw God created our emotions, is not surprised by them, and walks with us through them.

You may have heard it said that we are able to experience great joy due to the great pain we have endured. Each of us exists on a wavelength of emotions. The deeper the pain has cut, the fuller the joy can be. We have to choose to be honest about the pain and see it for what it is. We have to do the hard work of healing and venture forward to live in joy. Some things we get answers to and many things we have to lay at the feet of Jesus-over and over again-to begin to experience healing and acceptance, “ weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.”  (Psalm 30:5)

Naomi’s life displays this beautifully.

We get to peek into her life and her grief and see the toll it took on her. We see that when Ruth pledges to stay with her until death, Naomi’s response is…nothing. We see that she was not able to see the good around her-friends who loved her and Ruth who traveled with her and took care of her. As time goes on, we see her broken heart being mended back together. Ruth goes to work and takes care of Naomi’s needs. As the barley season ends, Naomi begins to heal. Isn’t it interesting God used the season of barley to align with Naomi’s season of grief?

As the barley is harvested and the wheat harvest begins, we see Naomi moving through seasons in her life. Naomi begins to think about Ruth and all she has sacrificed for her. Naomi begins to realize there is more to life than her grief and she looks outward.

Please notice that there is no condemnation for her time grieving. Naomi is healing because she took time to grieve. Grieving does not often give space for the needs of others or for serving. It is a time for raw emotion and reality checks with our relationship with God. We know Naomi was angry with God-so angry, she changed her name! It did not alter how God saw Naomi. Naomi was real and her pain was deep, and God loved her and walked with her through it.

As the book of Ruth moves forward we have the opportunity to see Naomi move from her deepest grief to her greatest joy-a precious grandson. A grandson that would be in the line of Jesus, but all Naomi knew was that she had new life through this baby. I love the words in scripture, “Naomi took the baby and held him in her arms, cuddling him, cooing over him…”  And the women of the town told Naomi that Ruth was better to her than seven sons! Seven sons was the picture of perfection and what Naomi had was better than that!

Naomi had returned to Bethlehem and asked to be called Mara. God was not done writing her story. By the end of the book of Ruth, Naomi is called, “Blessed.”  She has been given hope again, and she was able to experience the height of joy because she had lived in the depths of pain.

We can be angry with God, feel He is unfair, struggle with Who He is, yell at Him, and question Him. What  we cannot do is abandon our faith as we walk through the valleys. We must cling to the Truths of scripture and believe them, even when we do not feel them. That is the only way to get through to the other side and see what He has for us.

Grieving is a process we must walk through. It was never meant for us to live in. If Naomi had stayed camped there, she would have never told Ruth to reach out to Boaz, and the story would have ended with Ruth feeding her by working in the fields. She would never have experienced the joy of holding her grandson. Or God would have used someone or something else to bring His plan to life, and Naomi would have missed out on God’s best because she did not continue to move forward.

“Father, help us to trust You and talk to You when our pain is excruciating. Please wrap Your arms around the women who are in the awful season of grief now.”

 

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Terrie Tollerson (TerrieTollerson.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 24, 2026

Recognized

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13

The book of Acts in the Bible depicts the extraordinary transitional era bridging the Incarnation of Jesus to the Church Age—it’s the very birth of the Church through the labor of a handful of men and women. And on the day of Pentecost, when the promised Holy Spirit fell to empower this Jesus movement, it was Peter who “took his stand” to preach the very first church service (Acts 2:14-41).

There’s so much to be said about Peter—about his incredible leadership attributes and about his overly enthusiastic responses (aka, foot-in-mouth tendencies). But through the gospels, we see how Jesus gently refines him through their time together to be transformed from “Simon” to “Peter”—the rock. One event that underscores this immense change is the first time Peter is arrested (with John) after a lame man was healed, and Peter burst out with another fiery gospel message (Acts 3:1-4:4). And when Peter was placed in front of the rulers, elders, scribes, and high priest to be questioned, Peter—filled with the Holy Spirit—threw down the Truth to them as well, not only outright blaming them for the death of Jesus, but also extending to them salvation through the grace of that same Name.

But it’s verse 13 of chapter 4 that always strikes me to the core: “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus“ (emphasis mine). Upon reading this line, my mind immediately goes back to another time when Peter was recognized as having been with Jesus…but his response was quite different. “And seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, ‘You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.’ But he denied it, saying, ‘I neither know nor understand what you mean’” (vs 67-68a of Mark 14: 66-72). In fact, this incident is described by all four gospel writers Matthew 26:69-75; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-27).

So, there are two key questions that arise here for us to ask ourselves as believers:

(1) When people interact with me, do they recognize that I’ve been with Jesus? In other words, regardless of what they might think of my intellect, personality, etc., can they clearly acknowledge that I know and follow Jesus as Lord and Savior—whether they agree or not? Friend, once saved, we are new creations in Christ, citizens and ambassadors of heaven, light to shine in this dark world. Are we strangers (strange!) in the world, or are we so like the world that we’re “unrecognizable” believers?

(2) When I’m recognized as being a Jesus follower (“Christian”), what is my response? Am I like the “old” Peter, denying Jesus out of fear—or embarrassment or not wanting to be thought of as weird? Or, like post-Pentecost Peter, do I stand firm in the boldness of who I am in Christ, with the very Spirit of God living in me, unashamed of my relationship with Jesus? I wish I could say that I am this bold every day, in every circumstance.

My prayer for us all is that we’re inspired by Peter—and Paul and Barnabas and James and John and the other amazing examples of gospel boldness we see in the Bible. That we don’t care what man thinks of our weirdness/oddity/other-ness, because all that really matters is what’s pleasing to God (Proverbs 29:25; Galatians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:4). And that we, like our early Church examples, live to turn the world upside down (Acts 17:1-9) with the God-glorifying, life-changing, heaven-bringing Truth of salvation in Jesus Christ.

“Heavenly Father, empower me to stand boldly for Christ, recognized as being with Jesus—always unashamed of the gospel.”

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Julianne Winkler Smith (encouragedbygrace.org)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 23, 2026

When The Music Fades

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.”  Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)

The louder, the better  – so love belting out some tunes. Stretching those vocal cords for the sheer pleasure of singing my fave song. Whether I’m riding down the road with the radio blasting through the air or jamming out in the kitchen, the sheer exuberant joy of singing transforms my heart, soul and mind. Effortless. Unplanned. Best medicine ever.

Oh, if life could always land us in this joy-filled state,  yet if we are brutally honest, we’ve probably all been there when life silences our voice. What does one do when the song of their soul fades? Discouragement, disappointment, loneliness, challenges, losses – all hard places where we can easily become consumed with our circumstances as the enemy shouts defeat.

Yet in the dark places of our souls, we are never alone. The One who never misses any moment of our lives doesn’t just stop at loving us – even though His love is more than enough, more than we could have ever imagined. When our song fades, God’s music is ever present as He loudly sings over us. He surrounds us and draws near especially when the challenges of life overwhelm and silence us.

Our God, who sees and knows us all, is powerful and enough to stifle the enemy’s attempts to deaden our souls. Filling the air with the beauty of His voice, echoing the very words we so desperately need to hear. Not a gentle whisper or a solemn ballad, our God is loud. His joy over His beloved children is an infectious, exuberant joy –  rejoicing over us with sheer gladness. And when sleeplessness avails us, the sweetness of God’s love quiets our soul and mind. We find deep comfort in knowing He is trustworthy and true – always faithful to His promises – ever present.

Sweet friends, I don’t know about you but when I know my mighty and powerful God is close, hovering  and singing joyfully over me, His joy transforms my darkness. It lifts me out of bed when the day ahead is less than and it reignites a song deep in my soul when I thought I’d lost my way. His presence, His nearness is the sweetest reminder that regardless of where our journey on this earth takes us. Because of His song, we can face another day carried by the melody of His heart.

A strong yet tender warrior who lovingly bends low to sing over us. What more could one ever want than to know they are deeply and unconditionally loved  – How great is our God!!

“Father, even if our music fades, You are forever singing and rejoicing over us. What a glorious heavenly voice hovering and igniting a new song in us even if our circumstances haven’t changed. Replacing a cloud of doubt with a confident reassurance that hope is found in You.”

 

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 20, 2026

Why Centered Matters

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 (ESV) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”  James 4:7 (ESV)

The Australian Open (tennis) started a few weekends ago, so I’ve been watching some amazing matches.  One of the things I was reminded of was why it is so important to return to the center of the court after each shot.  Staying in the center is a crucial strategy because it allows you to cover more ground and reach the ball faster.  Great tactic against your opponent – no matter where they hit the ball, you are perfectly placed for a great returning shot.  Good court positioning can be the one fact that makes the difference between winning or losing a match and it proved so true as I watched several players navigating their game.

So what’s center court got to do with us?  Well, we have an opponent known as “Satan.”  And the best way to beat our enemy is to stay centered and alert – grounded in our faith.  Being centered simply means being armed, alert and ready for any shots Satan may hit in our direction. It means putting on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and resisting the urge to be undermined by his schemes.  It means being balanced and standing strong ready to move in any direction to defeat Satan’s attacks.

Not being centered makes us a moving target for our enemy to control or dictate his attack. And sweet friends, we desperately need the strength that comes from leaning on our God to win at this game. We can’t do it in our strength; this opponent requires the power of the Holy Spirit. One who will enable us to stay centered.

If we are playing tennis, we absolutely know we are in a match, but we don’t always get it when Satan is attacking.  We often transfer his attacks to the people he uses to carry out his plans instead of realizing the attack is really coming from our worst enemy.  We often miss his shots and mistakenly assume he is no longer a threat.  In other words, we get off centered in our thinking which usually results in us not responding in the best of ways – we fall right where he intended. Best solution stay in the Word, stay prayed up and stay centered.  End result, when the enemy attacks we will recognize his schemes and blast him off the court.

Now that sweet friends is the best way to defeat our opponent!!!!  We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. We can be victorious over anything that touches our lives if we trust God and lean into His wisdom and power.”

“Father, we are on the winning team.  With You by our side, Your word as our sword, and Your righteousness covering us, we can defeat the attacks of Satan – standing strong and firm in the power of Your might.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 19, 2026

God’s Care Of His Children

“You received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as His own children. Now we call Him, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (MSG)

Mordecai raised his cousin when death befell her parents. Esther saved herself and her people for such a time. Syrus’ daughter, Mary, lavished her riches on sin and worldly pleasures but would encounter Jesus, be forgiven, delivered and shown how real wealth is splurged. And Naomi, a woman of bitterness, would be of royal lineage through Ruth, great grandmother of David.

To every child of promise in the Bible is a person of significance. Often a parent, perhaps a close relative, but one who gave of self to raise forth the next generation. Dreams, preparation and concern were there. Countless hours teaching, listening and correcting. Sacrifice, love, support. All the ingredients of raising a child who would amount to something. Their children would lead the world to God.

As a parent, my children are constantly teaching me something. The latest tech craze, music fad or edible treat. Parenthood struggles are common as are my wonderings as to whether I’m capable of successfully landing this assignment. In addition to behavioral challenges, life comes in and throws curve balls that affect parent and child alike. The path of broken dreams bids us to wallow in despair and discouragement.

But, those of us who are Christ followers know better. Often in our most desperate circumstances and darkest valleys of the night we are pointed towards truths that sustain and provide promise that there is a purpose. A family crisis caused by us (the parents) affected our children’s schooling options. God provided in such a way that there was no doubt of His hand in the midst. Medical complications for our older son that we didn’t see coming. God provided, front and center, with shortened waiting intervals and the finest medical care. Through experiencing God’s provision, care and concern for my children, God has shown me how well He takes care of all His children, including me. Each and every detail.

So in those moments when I’m waiting for God to show up, when I wonder if He cares and when I vengefully ask how He could let this happen, let me not forget how He has shown Himself faithful, present and gracious through those I love the most: my children.

“You are my Father. May I run to Your love which is constant, enduring and strong. I stand rest assured that I am a child deeply loved by her Abba, Father.”

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Kathryn Hayman
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 18, 2026

Our Emotions

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  Psalm 147:3(NIV)

Do you know our emotions are no surprise to God? He created us with emotions. Sometimes we feel as if being emotional or having emotions is a curse, but the very essence of what emotions are comes from the heart of God.

Jesus experienced grief, anger, joy, anxiety, pain, exhaustion, compassion, frustration, disgust, and agony. We know Jesus lived a life free of sin while He took on our humanity, so we can have confidence that our emotions themselves are not sin.

Scripture is full of beautiful, heartbreaking, raw, and real stories of the emotions that people walked through. One of my personal favorites is the story of Naomi. Let’s take a peek into her life.

Naomi was married to Elimelech, and she had two sons, Mahlon and Killion. Elimelech moved his family from Bethlehem to the land of Moab due to a famine. As far as we can tell, things went well, and the boys grew. Then Elimelech died. We do not receive any information about Naomi, but we can imagine her sorrow. Mahlon and Killian grew up. They marry. Ten years later they both die. An interesting side note here is that two sons being married for 10 years each did not bring Naomi any grandchildren. Was this another loss she grieved?

Naomi hears there is food again in Bethlehem, so she makes a decision to return home, where she has family and friends.

As she arrives back in Bethlehem with Ruth, her daughter-in-law, she is so overcome she does not even mention what Ruth has sacrificed to be with her. From what scripture says, Naomi does not even introduce or acknowledge Ruth. Naomi tells her old friends to call her Mara, for the Lord has brought her home empty.

Isn’t that what happens when we are in the deep throes of grief? It is very difficult to see what is around us because we can only see our loss. God does not condemn Naomi or try to push her forward in any way. Much like Hannah, who was grieving in the temple as she asked God for a son, God did not say her grieving was wrong.

He created us, and He walked with us so that we would know He understands our humanity, which includes our emotions.

As you walk through the book of Ruth, when you get to chapter 2, it is Ruth who tells Naomi that they need to eat. Ruth says she will go and glean with the other foreigners and widows. Naomi offers no suggestions or people to connect with. She agrees. Can you imagine Naomi sitting by her window and remembering the days of her boys playing or her husband coming home to her? Ruth’s sacrifice of traveling with Naomi and seeing that she was taken care of allowed Naomi the time she needed to grieve and move toward healing.

We will look at more of her story next week, but for now, remember that whatever difficult emotions you are walking through, God is not surprised and He is walking with you. For those of us with friends and family in these circumstances, may we remember that if God allows time and space for emotions, may we do the same. May we walk alongside those walking through valleys and may we provide as Ruth did for Naomi.

“Father, help us to be your hands and feet. Help us to trust your timetable. Lord, please comfort and heal broken hearts today.”

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Terrie Tollerson
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 17, 2026

One More Lesson From My Rescue Dog

“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

If you’ve been reading these devos through the years and have caught my written reflections of God’s grace, today’s inspiration (my dog Caroline) may seem familiar. The Lord has used this incredibly sweet who-knows-how-old former-street-thug rescue to show me different facets of His character—and what my own God-glorifying attitude should be (check them out here, here, and here).

To me and my husband, Caroline is adorable in everything she does. We ooh and aww and marvel over every little thing, whether she’s snuggling with us, lying in the grass basking in the sun, or excitedly jumping around when asked about wanting to “go for a walk.”

She’s so lovely! And sweet. And perfectly perfect! Even though she’s not.

See, Caroline isn’t objectively adorable. She had a hard life before we adopted her six years ago, living on the streets for at least a couple years and “behind bars” for at least a year after that. Her back left leg hangs about three inches off the ground, having been broken at some point. She sports many scars on her face—likely from raccoon or cat fights (or whatever hit her and broke her leg). Her teeth are all brown little nubs. She also had a couple of puppies while on the street and not getting the “post-natal care” she would have in a loving home took a bit of a physical toll. Enough said there. Yep, most people might say, “Oh, she’s…um, cute,” but when we look at Caroline, we see absolute beauty.

Caroline is also far from perfect. As mentioned, she’s a bit gangster. (Just ask our once-Alpha dog Bella.) She basically does what she wants, and her daily habit of creating a “nest” on our bed would make most people cringe. She’s jumped through a screened window in our kitchen to get outside in hopes of getting to the neighbor’s dog. She tries to attack every truck trailer that drives by while we’re on a walk—especially ones with boats. And she loves to snack on cat poop, whenever possible, so we have to watch her diligently. Even when she’s being incredibly naughty, we can’t help but see her through the eyes of the absolute love we have for her.

Oh beloved, I hope the gospel bells and whistles are going off in your mind, heart, and spirit! When we surrender to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are in Christ—we become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 3:9; Roman3:21-26). In other words, when God the Father looks at you and me, He sees total perfection and beauty. Even though we’re not (Romans 3:1-20). This is the amazing grace of God. We were depraved sinners, disobedient, dead, and destined for wrath. But God, rich in mercy and great love for us, made us alive together with Christ (Ephesians 2:1-10). And in our salvation, we are washed as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 1:9) and made new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)—we share in His victory over sin and death. Yes, even as we slog through this broken world in our ugly, sin-ridden, flesh-fighting sanctification journey toward Home, we are wrapped in the righteousness of Christ…slogging in victory, not for it.

One day you and I will be perfect—no ugliness, no scars, no selfish behavior, no sin. Praise God! But, precious friend, please know that when you are in Christ, our heavenly Father already sees you as beautiful and perfect. And although we’re not yet what He sees, we will be (1 John 3:1-3). May the knowledge (and gratitude) of this astounding grace inspire us to pursue what we already have (2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31).

“Oh heavenly Father, thank You for the undeserved righteousness I have in Christ Jesus—that You look at me not how I am (a sinner deserving Your wrath), but who You’ve made me to be: a victor over sin and death…the very righteousness of Christ.”

 For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith (encouragedbygrace.org)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 16, 2026

Why Delighting In Truth Is Essential

“If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them You have given me life.”  Psalm 119:92-93 (ESV)

My home is filled with Bibles – yes, many different translations.  As a writer, I have my collection of study Bibles, chronological Bibles and cultural study Bibles. And then there’s my computer which lands me on numerous sites to deepen my understanding of God’s word.   I think you get the picture – there is no shortage of God’s word in my home, especially my office. Yet in the craziness of a given day, I can easily become consumed with other things and forfeit precious moments in His word.

Perhaps the sheer fact that God’s word is so easily accessible to us tempts us to forego today.  We can always regroup tomorrow, right?  God’s word will still be there completely available and ready when we have the time.

One crucial problem with our excuses – we need God’s word on a daily basis.  Just like we need food to nourish and strengthen our bodies, we need His word.  Just like we need oxygen to breathe, we need His word.  Just like we need rest and refreshment, we need His word.  Bottom line, we can’t function and glorify God if we are not engaging with Him in prayer and the studying of His word. Every moment we spend with God deposits truth, wisdom, perseverance and patience in our souls.  We never know how a day or even moments will unfold, so wise women make sure their spiritual tanks are full and not depleted.

While days of ease are incredible and enjoyable, we all face moments when life is hard and challenging.  The “perfection” God created in the Garden is gone – sin birthed heartache, injustice, brokenness and death – forever changing our world. Discouragement can reign high when we zero in on our circumstances rather than cling to His words.  Disillusionment can sideline us if we focus on our plan rather than God’s best.  Defeat can overwhelm us if we choose to depend on self versus trust the character of our Holy God.

Sweet friends, where do we go when the pit we find ourselves in pushes us further and further away from the One who longs to come to our rescue?

Absolutely love the words and truth of the psalmist in 119 whose narrative enlightens us on the only way to survive, endure and yes gloriously thrive in those hard places.  The secret unfolds in verses 89 – 96 and it all centers on the word of God which sustains, strengthens and empowers us to navigate even the toughest battles. Acknowledging God’s faithfulness equips us to not give up. Choosing to delight in God’s word and obey His commands positions us to survive even in hard places with a deep joy and sense of peace.  Meditating on and memorizing His words infuses us with life even when our enemy lurks around the corner.

In this world, we will face tribulation (John 16:33) but our hearts can be strengthened to press on because He (Jesus) has overcome the world. We don’t have to entertain discouragement, disillusionment or defeat – they can be felt and experienced yet not take root because we are firmly planted in the truth of God’s word.

“Sweet Jesus, we can be victorious even in our weakened state when we place our trust in You.  Remove our excuses and teach us how to truly delight in Your holy words.”

 

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 13, 2026

Shining Bright For His Glory

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“His work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward.” I Corinthians 3:13-14 (NIV)

And the winner is…… Silence fills the air as calm, confident celebrities hold their breath. Sitting on the edge of their seat, they wait to hear their name called. When it’s award season in Hollywood,  the glam of wealth parade down the red carpet. Flashing cameras are welcomed as they strike just the right pose. Always picture perfect.  Fans yell out their name, and the world waits in anticipation to see who takes home the honors. The elusive, coveted statue signifying their work was amazing, incredible, worthy and voted above all others.

Glad, my Jesus proclaims that whatever I do in His name with the right heart motive is amazing. Thankful that I don’t need to sit on the edge of my seat and wonder if my Jesus will call my name. Grateful that what the world dismisses: the hidden in secret kind deeds, the grace given, the forgiveness lavished – my Jesus sees and captures every moment – no special pose required. Reminded that the praise of Jesus far surpasses the praise of man.  Thankful we serve an audience of One – the applause of many fades quickly. Humbled that we, as believers, are not competitors but one spirit cheering each other on anticipating His glory not our own. In total awe that the value of who we are, what we have and what He allows us to do is not wrapped up in an earthly idol but rather His righteousness.

One glorious day, we will gather and bow at His throne. One day, our deeds will be known and those done out of pure devotion and love will survive – shining bright for His glory.

“Father too many times we settle for acceptance, praise and earthly glory – teach us to seek Your reward that survives and thrives throughout eternity.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | February 12, 2026

What Does God Have For Me To Carry?

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” I Peter 2:9

Often, it’s easy to skim through some of the more list-oriented portions of the Bible. But each part of the Bible has been given to us by God to reveal more of Himself, His good plans, and how He wants us to live. In Numbers 4, God gave Moses instructions for the Levite clans: the Kohathites, the Gershonites, and the Merarites. These instructions included assigning what they must carry regarding the tent of meeting and most holy objects.

“The Kohathites will come and carry them…”Regarding the Gershonites: “You are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry….” And finally, the Merarites: “You are to assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry” (See Numbers 4:15, 27, & 32.)

This passage is referring specifically to God’s instructions and expectations for the holy place He dwelled in while leading His people through the wilderness. Yet there is also an application for us today that can be drawn from this passage when considering the Bible as a whole, and it’s this: God has assigned each of us by name in this life the “items” we are to carry. We must each ask these questions: What does He have for me to carry? Am I doing it for His glory and by His strength and guidance? How am I displaying the holy dwelling place of God through my life?

Be encouraged today. God has an assignment specifically for you for what He’s asking you to carry. It may be through something hard in your life or something wonderful. Whatever it is, carry it well by His strength and guidance. Similar to the tabernacle of God in the wilderness way back in Numbers, if you’re a Christian, because of Jesus’ atonement, your life is a tent of His dwelling place, too. As you carry what He’s given you as your life’s responsibilities, know that you are carrying Him in the wilderness of this world to display His glory as an invitation for others to meet Him like you have.

“Lord, let us carry well what you’ve given each of us to display for your glory in these tents of our lives.”

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Emily P. Meyer (www.Emilypmeyer.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

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