Quote: "When life’s like a wave, rolling high and low, I know where my strength and courage flow. I ride each storm, not on my own, but knowing my King sits on the throne!"
Scripture: James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
Prayer: Lord, help me to embrace every challenge, trusting that You are refining me for Your purpose. Amen.
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Message from Minister Ibn Ali:
Good evening, beloved!
I want to begin tonight by sharing a profound truth that I believe will resonate deeply in your hearts:
"When life's like a wave, rolling high and low, I know where my strength and courage flow. I ride each storm, not on my own, but knowing my King sits on the throne!"
This beautiful truth reminds us that no matter how unpredictable or overwhelming life becomes, we have a constant source of strength in Jesus Christ, who reigns over every circumstance.
James 1:2-4 tells us, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
It's not easy to find joy in trials, is it? When challenges come, our first instinct is often to ask, "Why me?" But James invites us to see our struggles as opportunities—opportunities for growth, for refinement, and for God's glory to shine through our lives.
Let me share a story from my own life. It was a few years ago, and I found myself in the midst of a health crisis. One day, I woke up with severe pain in my back that wouldn't go away. I thought it was something minor, but as weeks turned into months, the pain became debilitating. It began to interfere with my work, my family life, and even my ability to sleep. I felt trapped in a cycle of discomfort and despair.
I remember one particular night when I reached my breaking point. I was lying in bed, unable to find relief, and I cried out to God, "Lord, why is this happening? What are You trying to teach me in this?" I felt so weak, so defeated. But in the quiet of that moment, I sensed God's gentle whisper: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9).
I realized I had been trying to endure the storm in my own strength, but that night I surrendered. I said, "Lord, I can't do this alone. I need You to carry me through." And that's exactly what He did.
God didn't instantly take the pain away, but He gave me the strength to face each day. He sent people into my life—family, friends, even medical professionals—who encouraged me and reminded me of His faithfulness. Slowly but surely, my condition improved. But what stood out to me most wasn't just the healing of my body—it was the transformation of my heart.
Through that storm, God taught me perseverance. He showed me that even when I'm at my weakest, His power sustains me. And as James reminds us, when we let perseverance finish its work, we become "mature and complete, not lacking anything."
You see, trials are not meant to break us—they're meant to refine us. Like gold in a furnace, we are purified and strengthened through the challenges we face. And here's the beautiful part: when we come out on the other side, we're not the same. We're stronger. We're wiser. We're more aware of God's unfailing presence in our lives.
Maybe you're going through your own storm right now. Perhaps it's a financial burden, a fractured relationship, or a situation that seems hopeless. Whatever it is, I want to encourage you: You don't have to face it alone. The King of kings is with you, and He's working all things together for your good.
Think about the disciples in the boat during the storm. The winds were raging, and they were terrified. But Jesus stood up and said, "Peace! Be still!" And the waves obeyed Him. In the same way, Jesus speaks peace into our storms. He doesn't promise a life without trials, but He does promise His presence and His power to see us through.
The waves may roll high, and the storms may feel relentless, but take heart—our King sits on the throne! He is sovereign over every challenge, every heartache, and every obstacle we face. And when we trust Him, we can ride the waves with confidence, knowing that He is in control.
I want to close with the prayer we started with:
Lord, help me to embrace every challenge, trusting that You are refining me for Your purpose. Amen.
As you meditate on this message tonight, let it encourage you. Be bold in the face of trials, knowing that through Christ Jesus, you are more than a conqueror. Whatever storm you're facing, remember this: it will not last forever, and you will emerge stronger. Your testimony will be a powerful example of God's faithfulness and grace.
Be encouraged, be bold, and know that through Christ, all things will be okay. God bless you!
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Ibn Ali (nephew of the original GOAT - Muhammad Ali) and Attorney Tom Renz have launched a ministry based on their mutual love and respect for Jesus Christ and recognition that to love Christ is to fight for him. These warriors believe it is their duty to bring the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to all people - sinners and saints. Our ministry will partner with and work with all churches and all people to promote the word of God. We encourage people to join our ministry and also to become more active in your own church. Our ministry maintains the following firmly held religious beliefs:
1. JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD AND THROUGH HIM YOU MAY FIND SALVATION.
2. FREEDOM IS INHERENT TO ALL PEOPLE.
3. FREEDOM COMES FROM EQUAL TREATMENT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNDER THE LAW.
4. MANKIND IS MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD.
5. CHILDREN ARE SACRED.
6. NO FOOD SHOULD BE CONSUMED THAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO UNNATURAL GENE THERAPIES.
7. WAR IS MORALLY WRONG UNLESS IT IS DONE IN SELF DEFENSE OR IN SUPPORT OF GOD’S COMMANDS.
8. VACCINES CREATED INVOLVING ABORTED FETAL CELLS, ANY FOREVER CHEMICALS/MATERIALS OR ANY GENETIC MATERIAL ARE MORALLY WRONG AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN.
Our intent is to support our members in each of these - as well as other - critical issues. If there are forced vaccinations in the future, we will stand up. When bad people try and push pornography in schools or other such ideals we will fight back. When freedom is threatened we will speak out. If you support our views please join us.
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Watch a few of Minister Ibn’s appearances on other podcasts and events this week":
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