December 30, 2025 WEST

As we close out Ecclesiastes and journey through Isaiah, Chronicles, and Daniel, we're confronted with a piercing question: Are we merely accumulating knowledge, or are we being transformed by the Word of God? The conclusion of Ecclesiastes reminds us that all our study means nothing if we don't live it out—fear God and keep His commandments, for this is our all. We're challenged to examine whether our lives today reflect transformation compared to who we were a year ago, six months ago, or even thirty days ago. Isaiah 66 reveals God's heart for true worship, showing us that He dwells with the humble and contrite in spirit, those who tremble at His Word. The imagery of heaven as His throne and earth as His footstool reminds us just how big our God is—bigger than any circumstance, medical diagnosis, financial hardship, or relational struggle we face. Second Chronicles takes us through the tragic cycle of kings who refused to humble themselves despite having access to great prophets like Jeremiah, yet ends with hope as God uses even an unbelieving king to stir revival. We're reminded that warnings from God are His love language, giving us opportunity to turn before judgment comes. The question becomes: What is the Holy Spirit warning us about today, and are we listening? Daniel's vision of the end times shows us a prophet so close to God that he saw things he'd never witness in his lifetime, yet he remained faithful. As we prepare to enter a new year, we're invited to examine our hearts, put off our former ways, and live in harmony with God's Word—not just knowing it, but becoming it.