In the journey of spiritual growth, there is no place for standing still. If a person accepts the cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ and then does nothing to overcome and grow, they risk ending up worse off than before. Christianity involves effort; we must move forward, for remaining static opens us to negative influences, as nature abhors a vacuum. When one thing leaves, another enters, and without positive action, we invite disaster. The warning is clear: uselessness invites calamity. If we do not produce fruit, we fail to fulfill our purpose. It is not enough to merely stop sinning; the void must be filled with good habits and works. Standing still or drifting with the tide reflects a measure of deliberateness, a willful inaction that can lead to severe consequences. God has involved us in a process that requires conflict and effort, and we cannot remain idle. Spiritually, nothing remains static. If we concentrate only on avoiding evil, we limit our growth. True progress comes from taking positive action to enhance the spiritual health given to us through God's forgiveness. We must exert effort in a positive direction, for failing to do so means degeneration. As we are cleaned by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are totally obligated to Him, with no life of our own. Our duty to Him never ends; there is never a time to walk off the job or declare independence from His will. The foundation of growing in faith lies in recognizing this total obligation to Him. We are His slaves, always at His beck and call, with no claim on Him. Past obedience does not absolve us from current responsibilities; God's reward for completed work is often greater responsibility. We must continuously serve Him in every circumstance, understanding that standing still hinders the production of fruit and the fulfillment of His purpose for us.

As we near the Feast of Trumpets, God's chosen people are obligated to reflect deeply on His purposeful, awe-inspiring works throughout creation history, as well as in our own personal lives. Psalm 111 teaches us that remembering God's previous works strengthens our faith and provides endurance throughout trials. As we observe the grandeur of the cosmos, including the creation of the earth in which Almighty God has provided an endless supply of water for its inhabitants, to the detailed shaping of individual human lives, God's intricate design is both majestic and personal. The biblical examples of the creation, the Red Sea deliverance, transforming Moses's doubt to divine trust, and subsequent leadership, we must learn to trust God's active presence, especially in crisis. Forgetting this trust leads to fear and division, but remembering reignites faith, unity, and a sense of responsibility. As we prepare for the upcoming Holy Days, we must remember that Almighty God is working not only in the world, but in our personal lives as well, training us to lead, act, and believe with conviction, realizing that His works are not just past events, but rather living testimonies, designed to guide us now and be remembered in perpetuity.