Bryan Wade: Welcome back to the Sandals Church podcast. On this special episode, we're slowing down together. No rush. No agenda. Just a few minutes to meditate on God's word and sit in his presence.
We know life doesn't stop moving. It's busy, noisy, and often messy. But even in the middle of it all, God invites us to come close, to rest, to breathe, and to remember who he is. Wherever you find yourself today, know this, God's spirit is with you. So take a deep breath, settle in, and allow his word to meet you right where you are.
Pablo Estrada: Take a moment to imagine a kind of life defined solely by its circumstances, by what others might see as ordinary or unremarkable. Perhaps it's a life characterized by humble origins, quiet routines, or a persistent sense that you're merely doing your part, Competent enough, but lacking any transcendent spark. There's no grand vision, no deep sense of a unique calling, just a steady of existence. Content to remain in your lane and not rock the boat. Now picture that same life, not changed by effort, but suddenly touched by an unexpected divine summons.
Imagine the spirit of God falls upon you, stirring within you abilities you didn't know you possessed. Giving you a heart of things far beyond your previous concerns, and empowering you to step into a purpose that feels utterly beyond your natural self. It's a profound shift, transforming the ordinary into something divinely appointed, making you as it were a new person. As you consider these two possibilities, which resonates more with your deepest longing today? Do you find yourself settling for a merely competent existence?
Or do you yearn for that profound spirit driven transformation into the person God uniquely designed you to be? Where do you truly seek your identity and your life's purpose? God's transformative power isn't earned or made accessible to us by our merit or status. It's a sovereign act of grace. When he calls, he equips and his spirit changes the very heart of the one chosen.
Like Saul, we are often found in unassuming places. Yet God chooses to make us a new person for his glory, gifting us with his spirit to fulfill his astonishing purposes.
Bryan Wade: As we close the guided part of this episode, we want to invite you to linger in this space a little longer if you can. Let God's word settle deep into your heart. At Sandals Church, we're passionate about helping people grow an authentic relationship with Jesus And we believe that journey happens to small moments over time. If you'd like more content like this, the Sandals Church app is a great place to start. It's a simple way to keep creating space for God to move in your life every day.
We pray this time has blessed you and drawn you closer to Jesus. May his spirit continue to lead you, shape you, and form you into his image.