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wonder and be astounded

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spring 2025 | marking 10 years of blogging . . .

In the midst of uncertainty and struggles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even question God and what He’s doing or seemingly not doing. Ask me how I know . . .

Last summer when I was fired from my job, why is what mostly occupied my thoughts, followed by how am I going to make it. But I turned to the Scripture that I’d centered on at the start of the year: “Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told”(Habakkuk 1:5, ESV).

Centered. Finding myself at loss, God began His work (He never stopped, actually), reminding me that He’s always at work, even when we can’t see it. The Habakkuk verse calls us to step back and marvel—to look for the signs of His movement in the world and trust that He is orchestrating things for a purpose, above and beyond what we can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Even in challenging times, He is doing something amazing, and if we keep our eyes open, we’ll see it unfold. Trust His perfect timing and know that He is at work in ways that will leave you speechless.

So, keep your heart open, stay faithful, and watch in awe as God’s will manifests in your life and in the world. I never thought that after my termination the Lord would lead me to one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve ever had, working in ministry, growing and learning in new gifting, tying it together with what I do on MELCHEE personally, and enjoying it all immensely. Wonder and be astounded.
-Melchee Johnson

In worship of God, in service to others

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For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son | John 3:16

New Day has a new look and name: MELCHEE (well, except for the New Day LIVE! talk show). Welcome to those new to these parts!

Our mission remains the same: to point others to Christ and serve in love. Faith and community continue to be the heart of what we do, and I’m grateful to be a carrier of this work. To God be the glory in all.

Here in the midst of Lent, our hearts are focused on Christ. We reflect on our need for forgiveness and receive His unmatched love to wash away our sins. What a great and mighty God we serve to think of us in such a way as to save us. We’re undeserving, but His love shines greater than the whole of our sins. It’s often mysterious, hard to grasp, unfeelable. But it’s available to those who say yes to it.

The end of our fasting, praying, and reading during this season should be change. We should have renewed focus to live for Christ. Fasting (from food, the biblical way) should show our need to turn away from sin, and so our commitment must be firm. We will fall, but the goal is to fall less. We should see growth and strength as a result of our time spent with the Lord and resurrection with Christ from the dead of our choices. Thank God for allowing us to be in worship of Him!

Here at MELCHEE, we don’t just share empty words that you’ll soon forget, but our hope is that you’ll see our every effort to share Christ’s message of amazing grace and to enrourage involvement in community, helping brothers and sisters in need, showing Christ’s love tangibly. This is the favorable time, and it’s the time to live for Him. We pray you’ll join us on this journey.

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Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV

I appreciate time this year, after the successful season two premiere of New Day LIVE! in March (listen to the episode here), to focus on Lent and to journey with Christ to the cross, reflecting on my own sin and being grateful for my Savior’s great sacrifice. Then Easter celebration and resurrection day came wherein we praised our Lord for renewed hearts, expressing joy over being raised with Christ from the dead of our sins. I pray you, too, have had a blessed time with God as you read Scripture, fasted, and gave thanks for salvation.

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