January 2, 2026 WEST

This powerful morning gathering takes us on a journey through four transformative chapters that speak directly into our 2026 season. We begin in Genesis 2 with God's rest after creation—a profound reminder that if the Creator Himself rested, we too must embrace the holy rhythm of Sabbath. This isn't passive rest, but active resting in God's presence, separating ourselves unto Him. We then encounter Rahab in Joshua 2, whose scarlet cord becomes a beautiful prophetic image of the blood of Jesus covering our households. Her story challenges us to plead the blood of Jesus over our families daily, creating a protective covenant that the enemy cannot penetrate. Job 2 confronts us with the ultimate question: What is our threshold of trust with God? Can He remove everything we find security in and still find us faithful, or would we become bitter? Finally, Proverbs 2 calls us to pursue wisdom with the same passion a treasure hunter seeks hidden riches—actively, zealously, and without passivity. The thread weaving through all four passages is integrity, faith, and the courage to trust God completely even when circumstances press us to our limits. These aren't just ancient stories; they're blueprints for how we navigate the challenges and promises awaiting us this year.