You’ve prayed. You’ve planned. You are ready to do something huge for God... but all you hear is silence. It feels like rejection, but what if it’s actually your greatest test?

In this devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne explores the "hidden years" of Jesus to reveal the truth about God’s silence. Before Jesus performed a single miracle, he spent 30 years in ordinary obscurity. Why? Because heaven opens over ordinary obedience.

If you feel stuck in the waiting room of destiny, looking for a sign, this message will shift your perspective from frustration to faithfulness. Discover the one small thing Jesus modelled that turns a season of silence into a lifetime of preparation.

Key Takeaways:
- Why God’s silence is not his absence.
- The spiritual significance of Jesus’ 30 years as a carpenter.
- How to practice "ordinary obedience" at work, home, and in your community.
- A prayer for patience and integrity in the waiting.

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Micah 6:8 (NLT)

Next Step:
Stop looking for a sign in the distance and look for the assignment right in front of you. Challenge yourself to do one small, faithful act of obedience today.

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Have you ever wondered why the sinless Son of God waded into the muddy Jordan River?

In this Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore the strange and powerful meaning behind Jesus' baptism. It wasn’t an act of repentance - he had nothing to repent for. Instead, it was an act of radical solidarity.

Rob Westwood-Payne unpacks the theology of Kenosis (Philippians 2) and reveals how this single moment completely flips the script on power and status. If you are tired of a world obsessed with climbing the ladder, discover the downwards path of humility that leads to a life of real purpose.

Key Takeaways:
- Why John the Baptist tried to stop Jesus.
- The meaning of "carrying out all that God requires."
- How to choose service over status in your everyday life.

Scripture: Matthew 3, Philippians 2 (NLT)

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Have you ever felt like Jesus is a ghost? A distant figure removed from your traffic jams, deadlines, and dirty dishes? In this daily devotional, we discover why Jesus didn't wait for a holy moment to show up - and why he is waiting in your mess right now.

We often try to build a bridge to God, thinking we need to be "clean" before we approach him. But the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River tells a different story. Jesus stepped into the muddy, chaotic water to be with us.

In this video, we explore:
- Why the Jordan River wasn't a pristine sanctuary
- How to find God in your laundry pile and work stress
- The simple prayer that turns a mundane moment sacred

Scripture: John 1:14 (NLT)

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Have you been putting off seeking God? Waiting for the perfect quiet moment to pray, read your Bible, or draw close to him? In this devotional, we turn to Hosea 10:12 and discover why now - not tomorrow - is the appointed time to seek the Lord.

📖 KEY SCRIPTURE:
"Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plough up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you." - Hosea 10:12 (NLT)

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — Why we delay seeking God
00:54 — Hosea 10:12: Plough the hard ground
03:16 — James 4:8: Come close to God
04:02 — 2 Chronicles 7:14: Healing for the land
05:15 — From maintenance to mission
07:08 — Prayer for revival

🔑 ONE NEXT STEP:
Set aside 15 minutes today to pray and ask God to plough up any hard ground in your heart. Don't wait for tomorrow - seek him now.

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Are you planting seeds of regret without even knowing it? Every day, we make small choices that either grow spiritual fruit or choke it out. In this devotional, we expose three hidden seeds most Christians plant daily - passive complaint, idle consumption, and convenient isolation - and show you how to replace them with gratitude, stillness, and connection.

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🌱 What You'll Discover:
• Why complaining is "salting the earth" in your spiritual garden (Hosea 10:12)
• How idle scrolling steals your ability to hear God's voice
• The one small step to break free from convenient isolation (James 3:18)
• Three practical challenges you can start TODAY

This isn't about perfection - it's about being purposeful. Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you'll harvest a crop of love.

📖 Scripture Foundation: Hosea 10:12, James 3:18 (NLT)

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - You're a gardener (whether you know it or not)
0:57 - Seed 1: Passive Complaint
2:21 - Seed 2: Idle Consumption
4:14 - Seed 3: Convenient Isolation
6:34 - Your Harvest Starts Today

💬 Which seed do you struggle with most? Drop it in the comments—your honesty might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

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Feeling stuck spiritually? You're praying, reading your Bible, doing all the right things - but nothing's changing. If you feel distant from God, this devotional will show you why that discomfort might be the very proof of His grace at work.

Using Hosea 10:12 (NLT), we explore how God lovingly ploughs the hard ground of our hearts - not to punish us, but to prepare us for a harvest. Discover three practical steps to cooperate with this uncomfortable, transformative work: inviting the plough through prayer (Psalm 139:23-24), practising confession (1 John 1:9), and embracing brokenness as the pathway to spiritual breakthrough.

This isn't about trying harder - it's about surrendering deeper. Let God break up the unploughed ground so His righteousness can finally take root.

🙏 Your Next Step: Pray Psalm 139:23-24 and ask God to search your heart. What hard ground is He inviting you to plough today?

📖 Scripture References:
- Hosea 10:12 (NLT)
- Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)
- 1 John 1:9 (NLT)

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Why does God feel so distant right now? If you're praying, reading your Bible, and showing up for church - but still feel like you're just going through the motions - this devotional is for you.

In Hosea 10:12, God tells His people to "plough up the hard ground of your hearts." Your spiritual life might feel stuck not because of some great sin, but because of the very real hurts life has thrown at you. Disappointment. Betrayal. Weariness. Over time, these things harden our hearts - and when the ground is hard, even God's presence can't sink in.

But here's the hope: God promises in Ezekiel 36:26 to take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. This 7-minute Bible devotional will show you how to identify the hard ground in your heart and take one courageous step toward spiritual renewal today.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Why does God feel distant?
00:42 – Hosea 10:12: Plough up the hard ground
01:27 – How does a heart become hard?
02:19 – The deceitfulness of spiritual distance
03:12 – How to plough up hard ground
04:22 – God's promise: A new heart (Ezekiel 36:26)
05:50 – Your call to action: Name the hurt
06:22 – Prayer for a soft heart

📖 KEY SCRIPTURES:
• Hosea 10:12 (NLT) – "Plough up the hard ground of your hearts"
• Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT) – "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you"
• Hebrews 3:12-13 (NLT) – Warning against hardened hearts

✅ YOUR NEXT STEP:
Find a quiet moment today. Ask the Holy Spirit: "Show me one piece of hard ground in my heart." Write down whatever comes to mind - don't analyse it, just name it. That's the first turn of the plough.

💬 Encourage others by commenting: "I'm ploughing today"

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I'm Rob Westwood-Payne, a Salvation Army officer sharing daily Bible devotionals and weekly sermons. Every video offers clear, practical teaching from Scripture, a short prayer, and one action step you can take today. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just exploring faith, this channel is for anyone who wants to grow closer to God through His Word.

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What if the biggest threat to your church isn't outside pressure - but quiet poison growing inside the walls? In this sermon from Hosea 10, we'll uncover three poisonous weeds that choke spiritual life: empty words, toxic nostalgia, and bitter fear.

📖 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• How empty promises and broken commitments create injustice (Hosea 10:4)
• Why "we've always done it this way" becomes a dangerous idol (Hosea 10:13)
• How fear grows roots of bitterness that divide churches (Hebrews 12:15)
• Practical steps to uproot these weeds and plant righteousness (Hosea 10:12)

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – The Silent Threat Inside Your Church
0:43 – Weed 1: Empty Words & Broken Promises
2:02 – Weed 2: Toxic Nostalgia & Self-Reliance
4:07 – Weed 3: Fear & Roots of Bitterness
5:48 – The Antidote: Ploughing Hard Ground
6:14 – Personal Reflection & Prayer

This isn't about tearing down tradition - it's about making sure our traditions still serve the mission. Let's become churches that produce harvests of righteousness for God's glory.

💬 REFLECT: Which weed do you see most in church life today? Share your honest thoughts in the comments.

📖 Scripture: Hosea 10:4, 10:12-13 | Hebrews 12:15 | James 1:8 (NLT)

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