Worthy Brief - 2/10/2026
Friend, when God provides, but revival still falters!
1 Corinthians 10:5 But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.
Paul delivers one of the most sobering lines in the entire passage: "But with most of them God was not well pleased." This statement follows a list of extraordinary spiritual privileges -- deliverance, guidance, provision, and supernatural supply. They had repeatedly experienced God’s power, yet His pleasure was not guaranteed. Grace was abundant, but approval was not automatic.
This challenges a dangerous assumption often held by redeemed people: that salvation ends evaluation. Israel was saved out of Egypt, but they were still examined in the wilderness. God did not withdraw His presence, but neither did He suspend His standards. Relationship does not eliminate responsibility; it heightens it. The closer a people walk with God, the more their lives are weighed by truth.
The wilderness revealed that God can be actively providing while still being displeased. Manna fell. Water flowed. The cloud remained. Yet hearts drifted. This exposes a crucial distinction for every generation seeking revival -- provision is not the same as approval. God’s faithfulness may continue even when His pleasure is withheld.
This is not a contradiction; it is a covenant. Grace opens the door, but obedience determines how far one walks through it. God’s displeasure was not rooted in a lack of power, but in a lack of trust, gratitude, and surrender.
For a revival generation, this truth is essential. God’s presence may remain while His pleasure is grieved. Atmosphere can be strong while alignment is weak. Yet a revival that lacks accountability cannot be sustained. The God who saves is also the God who examines.
Friend, this is the hour to seek not only God’s power, but His pleasure. Revival will not be carried by those who presume God's grace, but by those who walk in reverent obedience. Salvation brings us into a relationship with Him, but faithfulness keeps us aligned with His heart. If we allow God to search us, correct us, and form us, we will not merely experience His provision -- we will walk in what truly pleases Him and advance into the fullness of His promises.
George & Baht Rivka (Melbourne, Florida)
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