December 6, 2025 SATURDAY

Dec 6, 2025    Ron Tolson, Ryan Kelly

This powerful session takes us through Deuteronomy 19, Nehemiah 13, Psalm 148, and Proverbs 17, weaving together a tapestry of wisdom about entering God's promises with intentionality and maintaining revival in our lives. The journey begins with the sobering reminder that before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, God established systems of justice, refuge, and righteousness. This isn't just ancient history—it's a prophetic blueprint for us today. As we stand on the threshold of our own promises, we're challenged to recognize that inheriting what God has for us requires more than excitement; it demands the complete annihilation of idolatry and compromise in our lives. Nehemiah 13 drives this home with stark clarity, showing us how easily revival can fade when we stop stewarding what God has restored. The chapter confronts us with uncomfortable questions: Are we pitying those who deliberately disobey God instead of holding them accountable? Are we allowing false witnesses and gossip to poison our communities? Are we guarding the Sabbath and our covenant relationships? The call to 'shut the door when it gets dark' resonates as a practical action step—we must actively prevent compromise from entering our homes, hearts, and churches. Psalm 148's exuberant praise reminds us that worship isn't performance but surrender, an audience of one where all creation joins in declaring God's glory. Finally, Proverbs 17 offers timeless wisdom about controlling our tongues, choosing our battles, forgiving quickly, and refusing to dwell on others' faults. The thread connecting these passages is clear: we're in a second dispensation of revival, and this time, we must get it right by staying engaged, maintaining holy standards, and keeping our eyes glued on wisdom rather than wandering to the ends of the earth.