Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – June 3, 2025

“The Value of a Good Name” – Ecclesiastes 7:1–4 (ESV)

In today’s devotion, Pastor Balla reflects on the surprising wisdom of Ecclesiastes 7:1–4: mourning teaches the heart more than mirth ever could. Solomon declares that sorrow, not laughter, leads to wisdom—and that a good name, shaped by faith and humility, is more precious than wealth or outward beauty.

Through the lens of Christ, we understand this truth more fully. In Him, the day of death is not a loss but a gain—a peaceful homecoming for the believer. Mourning becomes a sacred space where hearts are refined and drawn closer to eternal realities.

Join Pastor Balla as he explores how godly sorrow, the name we bear in baptism, and the hope of resurrection bring meaning to life and death alike.

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Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – June 2, 2025

“Human Limitations” – Ecclesiastes 6:10–12 (ESV)

In today’s devotion, Pastor Balla reflects on the sobering truth of Ecclesiastes 6:10–12: we are not in control. Solomon reminds us that God has already “named” all that exists—He defines our limits, our days, and our destiny. Human striving, words, and plans cannot contend with the Almighty.

Yet in this truth is great comfort. Though we are finite, God is infinite—and He has called us by name in Christ. The Good Shepherd knows what is truly good for His sheep and leads them through life’s shadows into His marvelous light.

Join Pastor Balla as he shares the hope found in resting not in ourselves, but in Christ who holds tomorrow.

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Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – June 1, 2025

“The Unsatisfied Soul” – Ecclesiastes 6:7–9 (ESV)

Today, Pastor Balla explores Solomon’s piercing insight into the human condition: all our toil is for survival, yet our appetites are never truly satisfied. Whether wise or foolish, rich or poor, the soul remains restless apart from God.

Ecclesiastes 6:7–9 reveals the futility of life “under the sun” and the spiritual hunger that no earthly gain can fill. Drawing on John 6 and Matthew 11, Pastor Balla proclaims the answer to this longing—Christ, the Bread of Life, who alone satisfies the soul and grants rest.

Join us in this devotion to discover the peace that comes not through striving, but through faith in the Giver of all good things.

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