07-10-2025 part 2: Wholehearted Devotion and Powerful Fulfillment

Section 1: This segment begins with a practical encouragement drawn from Colossians 3—whatever we do, we should do it enthusiastically, as unto the Lord. Dr. Dave recounts a simple but impactful piece of advice from a former colleague: “If you can’t get out of it, get into it.” This launches the theme of embracing life’s responsibilities with a right heart and a kingdom mindset. Whether it's a tedious task or a service opportunity, our attitude should reflect our desire to honor God, knowing that He alone offers the true eternal reward. This devotional thought lays a foundation for what it means to walk in wholehearted devotion, not with drudgery but with divine purpose.

Section 2: Transitioning into Expository Thursday, Dr. Dave unpacks 2 Thessalonians 1:11. Paul’s prayer for believers—that God would count them worthy of His calling and fulfill every good desire and work of faith—sets the tone. Dr. Dave emphasizes this worthiness is not salvific but devotional, a call to align our pursuits with God’s purposes. What’s more, God doesn’t respond half-heartedly. When He answers, He answers completely and powerfully. The teaching highlights the grace-driven nature of God's responses—not based on how great we are, but on how great He is. Believers are reminded that all goodness in their lives flows from His grace, not their performance.

Section 3: The show flows into a lighthearted yet deeply spiritual rhythm, balancing humor, praise reports, prayer requests, trivia, and updates. Dr. Dave reaffirms that this is not “professional” radio—just honest, real, and relational content. Multiple ways to connect are offered (phone, text, email), and a trivia question engages listeners: Whose temptations did Jesus resist in the wilderness? (Answer: the devil.) Don, a loyal listener, calls in and shares both fellowship and joy upon learning the show continues via online radio. Dr. Dave then walks him (and the audience) through all the ways to stay connected—via website, app, Alexa, and Roku. Their interaction is warm, encouraging, and filled with spiritual reminders that the Lord’s plans are often prepared years in advance and fulfilled in surprising ways.