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Is God Still Working When It's Dark? // Jarrod Martin

An episode of the Journey Church podcast, hosted by Journey Church, titled "Is God Still Working When It's Dark? // Jarrod Martin" was published on March 16, 2026 and runs 28 minutes.

March 16, 2026 ·28m · Journey Church

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When the World Breaks is the question we all ask when life feels dark and uncertain. Is God still working when everything feels unstable? When prayers seem unanswered? When the future feels unclear? In this message from Mark 14:17–29, we look at one of the most uncertain moments in history—the night before Jesus’ arrest. His closest followers were anxious, confused, and afraid. Betrayal was coming. Suffering was near. The future felt dark. And yet Jesus was calm, purposeful, and confident. ...

When the World Breaks is the question we all ask when life feels dark and uncertain. Is God still working when everything feels unstable? When prayers seem unanswered? When the future feels unclear?

In this message from Mark 14:17–29, we look at one of the most uncertain moments in history—the night before Jesus’ arrest. His closest followers were anxious, confused, and afraid. Betrayal was coming. Suffering was near. The future felt dark. And yet Jesus was calm, purposeful, and confident.

Why?

Because when life is uncertain, God is not.

In this message, you’ll discover:
Why uncertainty often makes us doubt God’s love
What the Last Supper reveals about God’s faithfulness in dark moments
How to trust God when you can’t see what He’s doing
Why God is still active even when there’s no visible evidence
Two practical steps to strengthen your faith during uncertain seasons

If you’re facing anxiety about your future, your family, your health, your job, your marriage, or the state of the world—this message is for you. The Bible doesn’t ignore uncertainty. It meets it head-on. And it reminds us that even when everything feels fragile, God is steady.

You may not see what He’s doing right now.
But that doesn’t mean He isn’t working.

👉 Next Step This Week:

Listen to someone else’s story of God’s faithfulness.

Make a list of times you now see God was working—even when you couldn’t at the time.

When life is uncertain, God is not.

📖 Scripture: Mark 14:17–29
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