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Where Is God Now?

Redemptive Recovery

May 4

"Then Gideon said to him, ‘Pardon me, my lord, but if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us?...”

(Judges 6:13)

Gideon’s words echo a cry that has been repeated throughout generations: “If God is with us, why has all this happened?” In the face of suffering, oppression, and silence, Gideon voices a deep and honest frustration. Where is God in the pain? Why doesn’t He act like He did before?

God’s silence wasn’t absence. Rather, it was preparation.

At the time when this was written, Israel was being crushed under the weight of a foreign adversary. Their land was ravaged, their spirits broken, and hope seemed out of reach. Gideon, like many of us in times of crisis, looked at his circumstances and assumed God had abandoned them.

But God hadn’t left. In fact, He was speaking; right to Gideon. The Lord was preparing to use this hesitant and fearful man to bring deliverance to His people. God’s silence wasn’t absence. Rather, it was preparation.

For those of us who are walking through trials, this verse is deeply relatable. We may ask, “Where were You, God, when I was at my lowest?” However, He still answers us with truth and purpose. God hasn't forgotten you. In fact, He’s calling you, and often this call comes in the center of our pain.

Have you asked God where He is in your struggle? Are you willing to listen for His response?

God in heaven, thank You for listening to my cries of doubt and fear. Even when I feel abandoned, remind me that You are near. Give me faith to trust that You are working in the silence and provide me the strength to follow when You call. Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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True Treasure

Redemptive Recovery

May 3

"Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, but righteousness rescues from death."

(Proverbs 10:2)

In a world that often measures success by wealth, possessions, and status, Proverbs offers a sobering reminder: not all treasure is true treasure. "Ill-gotten gains,” those obtained through dishonest, unjust, or selfish means, may provide temporary pleasure, but they ultimately leave the soul empty.

Addiction often promised quick rewards but it left lasting scars.

At first glance, the benefits of worldly gain can seem appealing. Money, power, and influence promise security and satisfaction. But when these are pursued apart from righteousness and when they are gained through deceit, manipulation, or sin, they provide no lasting value. They cannot rescue the soul. They cannot save us from the consequences of sin or the reality of death.

In contrast, righteousness, a life aligned with God’s truth, is what truly rescues. Not because we can earn salvation through good deeds, but because righteousness is the evidence of a heart transformed by God. It points to the work of Christ, who offers us His own righteousness in exchange for our sin.

Today's verse serves as a reminder of the futility of chasing after things that never satisfy. Addiction often promised quick rewards but it left lasting scars. Now, by God's grace, we are called to pursue a different kind of treasure; one that cannot be stolen, corrupted, or lost.

What are you chasing after today? Are you building your life on temporary gains, or on the eternal foundation of righteousness through Christ?

Father, help me to seek after true treasure. Guard my heart from chasing empty gains and lead me in the way that brings life. Let my life be marked by integrity, trust, and a deep desire to honor You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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The Radiance of God's Glory

Redemptive Recovery

May 2

"And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power..."

(Hebrews 1:3)

Today's verse draws back the curtain on the greatness of Christ and reveals who He truly is; not just a teacher, not just a prophet, but the very radiance of God's glory. He doesn’t merely reflect God’s glory; He is the light and essence of that glory.

If we want to know what God is like, we look to Jesus. His compassion, His justice, His wisdom, and His love and how it perfectly displays the character of God. There is no difference between the heart of the Father and the heart of the Son.

But it doesn’t stop there. Jesus is powerful. He upholds all things by the power of His word. Everything in the universe; every star, every breath, every moment is sustained by Him. In the chaos of life, this truth brings incredible peace: Christ holds it all together, including us.

If we want to know what God is like, we look to Jesus.

If Jesus is holding all things together, He can hold you together, too. No sin is too great, no heart too broken, no past too shameful to keep Him from you. He is the radiance of God’s glory, and He came, in love, to draw you near to Himself.

Are you trusting Jesus to hold your life together today?

Lord Jesus, You are the radiance of the Father’s glory and the One who holds all things. Thank You for purifying me from sin and giving me peace with God. Help me to trust You fully and rest in the power of who You are. In Your name, Amen.

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