There’s a difference between fear that isolates us from God and reverence that draws us closer. Scripture tells us that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18) and that God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). And yet, the Word also speaks often about the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). These are not contradictions. There is a fear that comes from punishment and insecurity, and there is a reverence that comes from encounter. When we truly see God in His holiness, awe naturally follows. He is loving and He is holy. He is merciful and He is just. He is our Father and He is King (Luke 12:32; Hebrews 4:16). Reverence doesn’t push us away from Him. It deepens our intimacy with Him. It guards our hearts from taking grace lightly and reminds us of the weight of what Jesus accomplished on the cross (Romans 2:4–5). Take a moment to reflect: Do I know God only as loving or also as holy? Has my love for Him been shaped by reverence? There is a deeper teaching video that accompanies this message inside the Classroom. 📍 Devotionals → October 2024 → The Fear Of The Lord If you want to go further into this conversation, Esther walks through it there.

Family, we wanted to make sure you know about something valuable inside ITC. Whenever we minister at in-person events, the livestreams on Facebook eventually get deleted, and on YouTube we have to remove portions of the worship afterward. That means what stays online isn’t always the full experience. But inside Premium ITC, we’ve created something called The Service Vault. This is where the full, unedited livestreams are stored—worship, prayer, ministry moments, everything. If you’ve ever wanted to go back and rewatch a service in its entirety, it’s available there at any time. You can find it here:📍 Classroom → The Service Vault

There’s a difference between declaring something… and doing something. You can speak the Word. You can post the Word. You can pray the Word. But until you obey the Word, nothing shifts. The answer you’re looking for is already written (Ecclesiastes 1:9). The key is becoming a doer. Learning the Word is like learning your ABCs. At first you just repeat it. Then you learn how to use it. Be honest: Is there something God has already shown you that you still haven’t acted on? Comment “I’m stepping” if you’re choosing obedience over delay. Chapter 4 in Relationship Goals goes deeper for those reading along.

Today we remember Palm Sunday. The day Jesus entered Jerusalem, not on a war horse, but on a donkey (Matthew 21:1–11). The crowds shouted, “Hosanna!” They welcomed Him as King. Yet many of them did not fully understand the kind of King He came to be. He did not come with force.He came with surrender.He did not come to take a throne by power.He came to give His life in love. Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus is both humble and sovereign. He is the King who brings peace, even when circumstances feel uncertain (Zechariah 9:9). As we reflect today, consider: Am I welcoming Him as King in every area of my life or only in the areas that feel comfortable? May our “Hosanna” not just be words, but surrender. The King has come and He is worthy of our hearts.

Family, we’re going to start something new here in the community. Once a quarter, we’ll be hosting live Town Hall meetings. These will be a time where we share what God has been doing, give updates on everything happening in the ministry, and open the floor for your questions. This is something we want to build with you, not just for you. Before we set the first one, we want to hear from you. What day works best for you? The meetings would be at 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM. Drop your preference below👇This will help us choose a time that works best for the most people.