12-11-2025 PART 1: Shared Strength in Sacred Moments

Section 1

The reflection opens by drawing attention to how Jesus invited Peter, James, and John into His most vulnerable moments at Gethsemane. He shared His sorrow with a small, trusted circle, not because of sin, but because He was surrendering completely to the Father’s will. As this idea settled in your heart, it highlighted the value of sharing struggles with a select group of faithful companions. Jesus modeled this intimacy, keeping certain moments specifically for the three, and even deeper moments for John. That pattern reveals that confidentiality and closeness are not weaknesses but purposeful expressions of trust and fellowship. While contemplating this, you connected the lesson to the importance of grounding everything in God’s Word, recognizing the balance of being Spirit-led and Scripture-anchored.

Section 2

This understanding flowed naturally into your conversation with Rob, a long-time friend who revealed that he sometimes glosses over his real struggles with the standard “I’m fine.” When you shared what God had shown you earlier, he responded by saying he had opened to the exact same passage that morning. The odds of that happening on its own are so small that it stands out as a clear affirmation from the Lord, a moment of divine appointment. The connection encouraged Rob to be more open with the few trustworthy people God has placed around him. You extended that exhortation to everyone—be someone with whom others can share honestly and safely. Scripture warns that confidence in an unfaithful person is like a broken tooth, so God calls His people to be reliable, prayerful, and confidential. When we become that kind of person, God often brings support into our own lives in return.

Section 3

The narrative then shifts to a second blessing: the surprising ease with which the Christmas music programming came together for HMIM Radio. The station will run multiple blocks of Christ-centered Christmas music on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering hours of worshipful celebration across many artists. This unexpected success felt like another gentle nudge from the Lord, a reminder of His involvement even in practical tasks. The final segment features Eric calling in with his own praise report about his wife hearing her name spoken in the night, reminiscent of Samuel. Her response, her tears, and her renewed desire for Scripture all point to the Lord preparing her heart for deeper fellowship. You affirmed Eric’s guidance to her and reminded him that God often uses ordinary believers to lead others directly toward Him. These moments, woven together, display God’s faithfulness in intimate ways—through friendship, ministry, encouragement, and His unmistakable voice.