This Too Shall Pass

 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8

There are moments when the weight of life feels unbearable—when grief, uncertainty, or exhaustion cloud our vision. In those moments, let this truth anchor your soul: this too shall pass.

This heartache, this struggle, this darkness—it is not eternal. But your God is. His love is not seasonal. His presence is not conditional. His promises are not fragile. You are not forgotten in the storm; you are being held.

Hope is not passive. It is active trust in the sovereignty of God. It is choosing to believe that He is working in you and through you, even when the outcome is unclear. It is lifting your eyes from the shifting sands of circumstance to the eternal rock of Christ.

Let the promise of an ending to your trials, combined with the assurance of God’s unchanging love, fill you with courage and peace. Jesus—the Alpha and the Omega—is with you now. He will be with you until this season becomes a testimony, and your pain becomes a platform for His glory.

Reflection and Action

• Name Your Season: What “passing season” are you currently enduring? Speak it aloud. Write it down. Acknowledge the pain, but do not let it define you.

• Anchor in Truth: Meditate on Hebrews 13:8. How does the unchanging nature of Jesus offer comfort in your current situation?

• Pray with Purpose: “Lord, thank You that You are constant. Thank You that this trial is not eternal. Help me fix my eyes on You, the One who never changes. Fill me with peace, even as I wait for this season to pass. Let my life reflect Your glory, even in the waiting.”

Closing Thought

You are not alone. You are not abandoned. You are not stuck. You are being shaped, strengthened, and sustained. And one day soon, this chapter will close—not in despair, but in divine purpose.

Hold on. Hope on. Heaven is writing your story. Always remember the last verses of Psalm 91 - memorize them and recite them silently when you are in doubt. 

“Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble,
    I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
    and show him my salvation.”

Footnotes

Going Beyond Discussion

Knowing God is More Than Just Information

​There is a fundamental question in the Christian Faith: "Do we know God or know about God?" 

This strikes right at the heart of our faith. It's a challenging distinction, yet one that's vital for a deep and meaningful spiritual life. Many of us, with the best intentions, find ourselves caught in the trap of accumulating information about God without ever truly knowing Him personally.

​The Trap of "Knowing About"

​We are diligent students of the faith. We are present in church, our Bibles are open, and our notes are filled with insights from sermons and Bible studies. We can discuss theology, debate doctrine, and confidently share the historical context of scripture. We may even stand up and sing and talk about God and what it's like to be up there with Him. 

​This is all good—even necessary—but it can become a subtle barrier. We can become so focused and involved in knowing about God—His attributes, His plan, His word—that we miss out on knowing God Himself.

​Think of it this way: You can read a biography of a famous historical figure, memorize their achievements, and analyze their letters. You would know a lot about them. But you would never have shared a meal with them, laughed with them, or offered them comfort. You wouldn't know them.

​The problem, is that God wants to be known, not just discussed. He is not an abstract concept to be mastered; He is a living Person who desires a relationship.

​The Call to "Know God"

​God’s call to humanity has always been a call to intimacy. The entirety of scripture points to this:

• ​In the Old Testament, God walked with Adam and Eve in the garden. He spoke face-to-face with Moses, who treasured that personal communion more than all the riches of Egypt. The prophet Jeremiah speaks of a day when people will no longer need to teach their neighbor about the Lord, “for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest” (Jeremiah 31:34).

• ​In the New Testament, Jesus invites us not merely to follow His teachings, but to follow Him, saying, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” (John 10:14). His very mission was to reveal the Father so that we could have eternal life, which He defined as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent (John 17:3).

​Knowing God is experiential. It's the difference between reading a travel guide to a city and actually walking its streets, breathing its air, and meeting its people.

​How Do We Move from "About" to "Knowing"?

​The shift is often more about intention and posture than adding new activities to our schedule.

• ​Transform Study into Encounter: When you open your Bible, ask God to reveal Himself, not just a fact. See Bible study less as a research project and more as a divine appointment. The words on the page are the foundation, but the Holy Spirit is the connection.

• ​Move from Discussion to Dialogue (Prayer): Our prayer life should be more than a monologue of requests. True knowing requires listening. Dedicate time in prayer to simply be silent, allowing space for the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart. It’s in that two-way, vulnerable communication that relationship deepens.

• ​Apply Truth, Don't Just Acquire It: The Apostle John wrote, "Whoever claims to know God yet does not keep his commands is a liar" (1 John 2:4). Knowing God is demonstrated by obedience and a life transformed by His character. When you put what you know about Him (His love, His patience, His justice) into practice, you experience and deepen your knowledge of Him.

​Knowing God is the profound journey of faith—a life spent drawing closer to the One who already knows us completely and loves us unconditionally.

​Reflection and Action

• ​When you spend time in Bible reading or prayer, are you primarily seeking information about God or an intimate encounter with Him?

• ​What is one concrete way you can create more space for listening and true dialogue in your prayer time this week?

Pastor Rajiv's Mid-Week Message

Pastor Rajiv's Mid-Week Message