The Christian Compass…
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Welcome to This Week's Christian Compass!
This week has been particularly powerful, addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing believers today. We began by asking the question we must all answer: Are we being raised by society or by God? In a world that constantly bombards us with messages contrary to Scripture, we explored how to resist conformity and be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
On Tuesday, we confronted a critical gap in modern discipleship with "Faith Without Works Is Dead—So Why Isn't Anyone Teaching Us to Walk?" This challenging message called out the tendency to produce hearers who know Scripture inside out but struggle to live it out, urging both content creators and consumers to move from perpetual learning to bold obedience.
Wednesday brought us face-to-face with those believers who operate between truth and error—dwelling in the dangerous "twilight zone" of compromise rather than walking fully in God's light. We examined why this lukewarm condition is actually more offensive to God than being cold, and issued an urgent call to choose this day whom we will serve.
Throughout the week, we've provided practical "Living Out Our Faith" challenges to help you apply these teachings in tangible ways—from guarding your mind against society's influence, to being a doer rather than just a hearer, to stepping fully into the light by addressing areas of compromise.
This week's content also includes a powerful reflection on Why Are We Watching the World Burn?—challenging believers to move from passive observation to faithful engagement, even as troubling times intensify around us. We're reminded that we are called to be salt and light, not spectators, and that our engagement through prayer, proclamation, and practical compassion remains essential in these dark days.
The week culminates with a powerful reminder that when we can't see ahead, we're forced to look up—discovering that in times of uncertainty, our vertical focus on God sustains us far more than any horizontal vision ever could.
Please note: We've published this week's newsletter early as we'll be away from Thursday 19th February to Sunday 22nd February. We pray this week's teachings have challenged, encouraged, and equipped you to walk more faithfully with Christ. Thank you for journeying with us, and let's continue building strong spiritual foundations together!
Weekly Inspirational Reflections: A weekly segment offering spiritual insights and biblical reflections to inspire and strengthen your Christian Walk…
Why Are We Watching the World Burn?
In times of unprecedented chaos and moral decline, Christians must ask themselves a crucial question: Are we passive spectators or faithful witnesses? The world around us seems ablaze with conflict, suffering, and spiritual darkness, yet Scripture calls us not to retreat but to engage.
Jesus warned us that troubling times would come: "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet" (Matthew 24:6 KJV). The Apostle Paul likewise cautioned that "in the last days perilous times shall come" when people would be "lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers" (2 Timothy 3:1-2 KJV). These prophecies weren't given to justify apathy but to prepare us for faithful action.
Many believers today have fallen into comfortable isolation, retreating into Christian bubbles whilst the world burns around them. Others justify inaction through prophetic fatalism, believing decay is inevitable. Yet Jesus prayed not for our removal from the world but for our protection within it: "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil" (John 17:15 KJV).
We are called to be "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-14 KJV). Salt that loses its savour becomes worthless; light hidden under a bushel serves no purpose.
Scripture provides powerful models of faithful engagement during dark times. Daniel maintained uncompromising faithfulness whilst serving in Babylon's government, rising to prominence through godly wisdom (Daniel 2:48 KJV). Esther used her position to intercede for her people, recognising divine purpose in her circumstances: "And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14 KJV).
Rather than watching passively, believers must engage through intercessory prayer, making "supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks...for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority" (1 Timothy 2:1-2 KJV). We must proclaim truth boldly, for the gospel "is the power of God unto salvation" (Romans 1:16 KJV).
Practical compassion remains essential, as "pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction" (James 1:27 KJV).
Our engagement isn't grounded in naïve optimism but in the certain hope of God's coming kingdom. Peter reminds us: "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13 KJV).
The world is indeed burning, but the question remains: Will we be faithful witnesses amid the flames? "The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light" (Romans 13:12 KJV).
Weekly Review: exploring our daily journey of building strong spiritual foundations…
Monday 16/02/26
The Question We Must Ask
This teaching confronts the critical question every believer must answer: Are we being raised by society or by God? From birth, we are constantly bombarded with messages from television, social media, educational systems, and peers that shape our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. Romans 12:2 KJV commands us not to conform to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, yet society today promotes values that directly oppose biblical truth, encouraging material success, personal pleasure, and self-promotion instead of humility and serving others. When we allow society to raise us, we adopt its morals and priorities, measuring success by wealth and status rather than faithfulness to God, and chasing temporal pleasures instead of eternal treasures. One of the most dangerous ways society influences us is through the normalisation of sin, where what was once shameful is now celebrated and moral relativism has replaced absolute truth. As believers, we are called to be set apart and holy, not isolated but distinct from the world. This call is especially urgent for the younger generation growing up in an age dominated by technology and social media, where influencers hold more sway than parents or pastors. The company we keep, the content we consume, and the voices we listen to profoundly impact our spiritual health. To resist being raised by society, we must saturate ourselves in God's Word, cultivate a life of prayer, actively renew our minds by guarding what we allow into our hearts and thoughts, and surround ourselves with fellow believers who encourage us in the faith. As ambassadors for Christ, our lives should reflect Kingdom values rather than the values of a fallen world. The choice we face is daily and the stakes are eternal—will we conform to the world or be transformed by the renewing of our minds? We must resolve to be raised not by society but by the living God, grounded in His Word, empowered by His Spirit, and committed to His purposes…
David Waterhouse
Tuesday 17/02/26
Faith Without Works Is Dead—So Why Isn't Anyone Teaching Us to Walk?
In an era flooded with Christian content, we've created a generation of believers who know Scripture inside and out but struggle to live it out. This challenging message confronts a critical gap in modern discipleship: we're producing hearers who can debate theology and dissect Greek words, yet remain paralysed when it comes to actually walking by faith. James warned us plainly not to be hearers only, deceiving ourselves, yet countless content creators focus solely on transferring knowledge without ever equipping believers to put that knowledge into action. Where is the teaching on how to share the gospel with a stranger, pray boldly for the sick, or serve the marginalised? Jesus didn't commission us to create theological experts but to make disciples who observe all He commanded. This piece issues an urgent call to both content creators and consumers: stop the cycle of perpetual learning that never leads to obedience. Faith without works is dead, and the Church desperately needs transformation, not just more information. The days are evil, and the time for passive Christianity has passed. It's time to move from Bible study to bold action, from theological debates to tangible obedience. The challenge is clear: close the book, turn off the video, and go be a doer of the Word…
David Waterhouse
Wednesday 18/02/26
Those Believers Who Operate Between Truth & Error
This teaching explores the dangerous spiritual condition of believers who live in the "twilight zone" between truth and error, never fully committed to God's Word yet not entirely lost in darkness. God is pure light with no compromise, and He calls His children to walk in that same uncompromising light rather than dwelling in the shadows of half-truths and selective obedience. The lukewarm Christianity exemplified by the church of Laodicea shows how this compromised state is actually more offensive to God than being cold, because it deceives believers into thinking they're walking with Him while they're actually drifting away. Scripture makes clear that there is no middle ground—we cannot serve two masters or have one foot in the world and one in the Kingdom. As children of light, we are called to test everything against Scripture, cast off the works of darkness, and shine brightly in a dark world. The time for twilight dwelling is over, and the urgent call is to choose this day whom we will serve. For those who find themselves in this compromised state, there is hope through repentance and confession, as God is faithful to forgive and cleanse. The path of the just shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day, and believers must walk fully in God's light without compromise, allowing His Word to be the lamp that guides every step…
David Waterhouse
Living Out Our Faith: Weekly Challenges! A practical guide offering weekly steps to apply your spiritual learning. These challenges turn Bible teachings into daily habits through simple, doable actions…
This Week's Living Out Our Faith Challenges
Based on this week's teachings, here are practical steps to help you walk out your faith daily. These aren't just suggestions—they're invitations to actively live what you're learning.
Challenge 1: Guard Your Mind (Monday's Teaching)
The Action: This week, identify one area where society's influence has crept into your thinking. It might be how you define success, what you consume on social media, or whose opinions you value most.
Make it Practical:
- Choose one Scripture verse that counters this worldly mindset (perhaps from Romans 12 KJV or Philippians 4:8 KJV)
- Write it on a card or set it as your phone wallpaper
- Read and meditate on it every morning this week
- Journal about how this truth challenges society's message
Challenge 2: Be a Doer, Not Just a Hearer (Tuesday's Teaching)
The Action: Move from knowledge to obedience by taking one concrete action this week that you've been learning about but not doing.
Make it Practical:
- Pray for boldness, then share the gospel with someone this week—a neighbour, colleague, or even a stranger
- Serve someone in practical need—prepare a meal, offer help with a project, or give financially to someone struggling
- Pray for the sick—don't just promise to pray, actually stop and pray with them
- At the end of the week, reflect: How did stepping out in obedience strengthen your faith?
Challenge 3: Step Fully Into the Light (Wednesday's Teaching)
The Action: Identify one area where you've been dwelling in the "twilight zone"—compromising, making excuses, or selectively obeying God's Word.
Make it Practical:
- Be honest with God in prayer about this area of compromise
- Confess it to a trusted believer who can hold you accountable
- Take one decisive step away from the compromise—delete an app, end a questionable relationship, change a habit, or make a commitment
- Replace the compromise with obedience—where you were lukewarm, become fervent
Your Weekly Commitment
Don't just read these challenges—actually do them. Faith without works is dead. Pick at least one challenge that speaks most directly to where you are right now, and commit to following through this week.
Remember: transformation doesn't happen through more information, but through obedient action. Small steps of obedience lead to giant leaps in spiritual maturity.
Share Your Journey: We'd love to hear how you're living out these challenges! Connect with us on social media and share your experiences using #LivingOutOurFaith
This Week's Key Takeaways:
- Society or God? We must consciously choose to be shaped by God's Word rather than society's values. Romans 12:2 KJV calls us to renew our minds and resist conforming to worldly standards.
- Faith Requires Action: Knowledge without obedience is useless. James warns us not to be hearers only—we must move from learning Scripture to living it out in practical, tangible ways.
- No Twilight Zone: There's no middle ground in our walk with God. We cannot dwell between truth and error or serve two masters. We must step fully into the light and live without compromise.
- Guard What Shapes You: The content we consume, the company we keep, and the voices we listen to profoundly impact our spiritual health. We must be intentional about what influences our hearts and minds.
- Transformation Over Information: The Church needs doers, not just theological experts. Our faith must move from Bible studies to bold action, from debates to obedience.
- Daily Choice, Eternal Stakes: Every day we choose whether to conform to the world or be transformed by God. This isn't a one-time decision but a daily commitment to walk in His light.
Standing Strong in Faith! You are equipped with God's strength to build an unshakeable faith—one that will inspire generations to come!
When We Can't See Ahead, We're Forced to Look Up
Life often leads us into times where the path ahead disappears into uncertainty. When our carefully laid plans dissolve and visibility drops to zero, something remarkable happens—we're forced to look up. In these moments of human limitation, we discover divine provision and learn that God is more faithful than we imagined.
The Scriptures overflow with examples of people who couldn't see their next step but chose to look upward anyway. Abraham left his homeland without knowing his destination, simply following God's call: "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went" (Hebrews 11:8, KJV). Moses faced an impossible Red Sea situation with Pharaoh's army breathing down his neck. Each story testifies to the same truth: when horizontal vision fails, vertical focus sustains.
Jesus addressed anxiety about tomorrow in the Sermon on the Mount, redirecting our gaze: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself" (Matthew 6:33-34, KJV). The instruction isn't to strain harder to see further down the road, but to fix our attention on the One who already inhabits tomorrow.
David understood this balance perfectly. Hunted by Saul, hiding in caves, with his future completely uncertain, he wrote: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth" (Psalm 121:1-2, KJV). He acknowledged his need whilst simultaneously declaring its source.
The practice of looking up transforms our posture from passive worry to active trust. Isaiah captured this beautifully: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah 26:3, KJV). Peace isn't found in possessing all the answers but in resting upon the Answer Himself.
Paul explained to the Corinthians: "For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7, KJV). If we could always see clearly ahead, we'd never exercise the faith muscles that carry us through darker valleys. Like physical muscles that grow stronger under resistance, spiritual faith develops most profoundly when circumstances demand we trust beyond what we can see.
So when life's fog rolls in thick and visibility drops to nothing, don't despair. Look up. You'll discover that the God who numbers every hair on your head remains absolutely faithful. He's not wringing His hands over your uncertain tomorrow. He already inhabits it, preparing the way, working all things together for your good. When we can't see ahead, we're forced to look up—and that's precisely where we find everything we need…
In Christ
David
