Wake Up And Come Back To God

Send us a note!You can feel it when you’ve drifted: the quieter prayers, the louder opinions of other people, the constant urge to manage your image, and the sinking sense that you’re stuck in a hole you helped dig. We walk through Isaiah 51–52 with Pastor Carl and name the trap for what it is, fear of man and friendship with the world that slowly dulls our awe of God. Then we follow Isaiah’s repeated command, “Awake, awake,” not as a slogan, but as a moment of spiritual clarity that calls us back to the Lord.We also get practical about prayer and faith. If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel scattered or weak, the answer may be simple: effectual prayer is shaped by God’s will, and God’s will is revealed in the Word of God. Isaiah points us to God’s past deliverance, his victory over pride and the serpent, and his power to make a way where there is no way. That memory is meant to rebuild trust, restore joy, and steady us in the middle of real storms.The conversation does not dodge consequences, but it refuses hopelessness. God disciplines, yet he also comforts. He takes away the cup of trembling and offers redemption “without money” to us, even though it costs Jesus everything. If you feel like a spiritual exile living far from the life you were made for, this is a strong reminder that God can bring you back, free you, and teach you how to stand firm. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show.What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. The 20th anniversary of Facing the Giants, Monday September 14 - 6:30PM at the Smoky Mountain Cinema in Waynesville.Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.