Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro

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The Word Still Stands

I do not like seeing books on the floor. Something about that feels wrong to me. Maybe it is because of my love for words and reading. Maybe it was something I was taught growing up. Whatever the reason, I have always believed books, especially the Bible, should be handled with care.

Of course, I know our treatment of the physical Bible is not the measure of our relationship with God. A Bible can sit perfectly preserved on a shelf and never be opened. What matters most is whether God’s Word is written on our hearts and lived out in our daily lives.

The Bible was written by human authors who were inspired by God, but its message is far more than human words. While it was written in particular times, cultures, and circumstances, its truth and authority are not confined to those moments. God’s truth has never depended on changing opinions or cultural trends.

Whether there are passages we struggle to understand, passages we wrestle with because of culture and historical context, or passages we wish were easier to accept, God’s Word still calls us to righteousness and holiness. God’s truth has not changed simply because the world has.

Isaiah 40:8 reminds us, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”

We live in a world where promises are broken, opinions change, and truth often feels negotiable. Yet God’s Word remains trustworthy. It does not shift with culture or circumstances because God’s character does not change.

II Timothy 3:16 tells us, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” That means Scripture was never intended only to encourage us. It was also given to teach us, correct us, shape us, and train us to become more like Christ.

As my pastor often says, “the Word of God is designed to be lived.”

May we be people who do more than admire the Bible. May we read it, believe it, obey it, and allow it to transform us day by day.

Lord, thank You for Your unchanging Word. Help us to receive it with humble hearts, to trust it even when it challenges us, and to live it with faith and obedience. May our lives reflect Your truth and bring You glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

You Don’t Fight Alone

I don’t remember being afraid of fighting when I was younger. During my grade school years, I had family, both blood relatives and my community, who I knew would come to my rescue if I needed them. I felt the same way in high school, even though the reasons for and frequency of fights had changed. In both seasons, I knew I wasn’t fighting alone. I always had people in my corner who would step in and protect me.

I feel that even more deeply in my spiritual life.

Jon Reddick sings, “There are angel armies I have yet to see. I believe there are prayers I’ve never heard surrounding me. There’s strength that’s not my own when I am weak… I know that I don’t fight alone.”

We wake up each day not knowing what we will face. We don’t know what to expect naturally or spiritually. One thing we can be certain of is this: we are not alone.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be moments when we feel alone or even lonely. There may be times when it seems as though God isn’t hearing our prayers. In those moments, we must keep trusting and remind ourselves of Deuteronomy 31:8:

“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”

Whatever you face today, remember that you do not fight alone. Even when people are absent, God is present. Even when help isn’t visible, God is already at work. Take courage, stand in faith, and keep moving forward. The Lord is with you.

Lord, thank You for never leaving us to fight life’s battles alone. Strengthen our faith when we feel weak, remind us of Your presence when we feel isolated, and help us walk confidently, knowing You go before us and stand beside us. In Jesus’ name, amen.