Liberty vs. Responsibility | A Quick Word of Encouragement


“Liberty vs. Responsibility”

A Quick Word of Encouragement



#40dayemphasis #devotionalreading

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. (1 Corinthians 10:23-24)

Paul was writing to the Corinthian church, which struggled with issues of liberty, idolatry, and community life. In 1 Corinthians 8, he addressed the question of eating food sacrificed to idols, showing that Christian freedom must be exercised with regard for others’ consciences.
Believers were using their freedom in Christ as justification for behaviors without considering consequences. Just because we CAN do something does not mean we SHOULD. Personal privilege and liberty must be balanced with considering others.

“Not all things are helpful” (or “expedient”). The Greek word used here means “profitable, beneficial, advantageous.” Freedom must be weighed against whether it produces spiritual or moral good.

This is a key phrase for Christ-followers who are not self-centered: "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being." We should be about edifying others. The Greek word means “to build up, strengthen, promote growth.”

This should be our aim and culture—not "me," "myself," and "I."

New Covenant Church 
Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin

Surrounded and Unshakable | A Quick Word of Encouragement


“Surrounded and Unshakable”

A Quick Word of Encouragement



#40dayemphasis #devotionalreading

"Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever." (Psalms 125:1-2)

“Those who trust in the Lord”
The word "trust" in Hebrew means confidence, reliance, and resting in God's security. It is not casual belief but a steady leaning upon God in the face of uncertainty.

“Are like Mount Zion”
Mount Zion was not only a physical hill in Jerusalem but also a symbol of God’s dwelling and His unshakable kingdom, of which we are a part.

“Which cannot be moved, but abides forever”
Mountains are enduring landmarks, and Zion was associated with God’s eternal covenant. The point is that trust in God gives stability that circumstances, enemies, or time cannot uproot.

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem”
Geographically, Jerusalem is encircled by higher mountains such as Mount of Olives. This natural fortification provided protection.

“So the Lord surrounds His people”
God’s protection is not partial or temporary but complete, encompassing us on every side.

“From this time forth and forever”
God’s protection is ongoing and eternal. Unlike systems in our world or trust in people, God's surrounding care is permanent. This reflects God's covenant faithfulness—He will never abandon His people!

This psalm provides confidence amid instability. Political turmoil, personal trials, betrayals, or policy shifts in our society may shake everything else, but those who trust in Christ remain unshakable!

New Covenant Church 
Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin

Greater is Christ in You than You in the World – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #184 for August 27, 2025

“Greater is Christ in You than You in the World”

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1 John 4:4, You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Corinthians 4:8-9, We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed

Your Declaration - God’s Answer | A Quick Word of Encouragement


“Your Declaration – God’s Answer”

A Quick Word of Encouragement



#40dayemphasis #devotionalreading

Psalms 119:26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me;
Teach me Your statutes. 27  Make me understand the way of Your precepts;
So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. 

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. This stanza expresses humility, dependence, and a yearning for divine guidance and revival.

“I have declared my ways” - This is an honest confession or transparent prayer. The psalmist is telling God about his life—his actions, struggles, and spiritual state.

“And You answered me” - God is responsive to honest prayer. The psalmist affirms a relationship in which God listens and answers.

”Teach me Your statutes” – This is a humble request for instruction. Even after receiving an answer, the psalmist desires deeper understanding and alignment with God’s will. “Statutes” refers to divine decrees or set laws that express God’s character and expectations.

“The way of Your precepts” – “Precepts” are principles that guide behavior.
“So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works” – True understanding leads to worshipful reflection. “Wonderful works” refers both to God’s mighty acts in history and His personal interventions in life

Takeaways from this text:
1. Openness Before God
2. Desire for Instruction
3. Meditation as Worship
4. Prayer as the Path to Growth

New Covenant Church 
Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin

The Spirit of Faith, Part Two – The Good Fight of Faith







Pastor Bryan Hudson’s message "The Spirit of Faith, Part Two: The Good Fight of Faith" emphasizes that faith in God is not only for crises but a consistent lifestyle of belief and action rooted in God’s Word. 

Faith in God is an active, results-producing conviction that connects us to God’s promises and must be developed like a muscle through discipline, consistency, and endurance. 

A “good fight” of faith is assured victory because God fights our battles, while a “bad fight” comes from unpreparedness and inconsistency. Believers must look to Jesus, lay aside distractions and sins, exercise patience, and run with endurance to avoid spiritual fainting. 
Regardless of the situations we face, a lifestyle of faith, and "fighting the good fight of faith" enables us to remain undefeated and triumphant because God’s treasure lives within us.

2 Corinthians 4:13, And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak

1 Timothy 6:11–12, But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses”

Core Takeaways
• Faith is not situational but a lifestyle of faithfulness.
• A “good fight” is already won because Christ secures the victory.
• Preparation, discipline, and patience make faith durable.
• Believers must avoid fainting by staying spiritually nourished and focused on Jesus.
• The spirit of faith ensures we triumph—even under pressure—because God’s treasure lives within us.



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