Today's Good News

July 18: Kept by the Power of God Through Faith


“Who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
— 1 Peter 1:5 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s keeping power ensures our final salvation.
  2. Our faith is the channel that clings to His strength.
  3. God actively guards what He has redeemed.
  4. No failure or threat can undo what God secures.
  5. Our future hope is anchored in His present power.

Poem: Kept by His Hand

The winds may howl against the gate.
The stones may slide beneath my feet.
But your power grips the crumbling walls.
Your mercy pulls me through the flood.
Your promise wraps my trembling soul.

The nights fall heavier than breath.
The dreams fall faster than sand.
But your Spirit seals the rising fear.
Your strength stitches the broken spine.
Your hope pins light to the darkest hours.

The enemies lurk behind cracked trees.
The old wounds ache at every bend.
But your hands rebuild the hidden roads.
Your voice calls rivers from dry stones.
Your arms fence peace around my days.

The world shouts louder than wisdom.
The tempter offers golden lies.
But you sing over the noise with truth.
You whisper strength into weak bones.
You hammer hope into cracked hearts.

Today I stand inside your power.
Today I lean on your strong breath.
You are the keeper of my waking dreams.
You are the light stitched into my road.
You are the anchor at my shore.


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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!