Dear Friends,
Greetings in the Lord. We hope and pray you are well and the Lord is keeping you in perfect peace. We are thrilled to announce the release of our newest episode, PT-109: A Tribute to the Greatest Generation. As we document these stories of courage and resilience, we’re also preparing for significant Gospel Expeditions to the Middle East and Central Africa starting in January. Your steadfast prayers and support continue to be the very lifeblood of Travel the Road, sustaining us as we preach the gospel. We sense the urgency of these times, knowing that each moment can have an eternal impact. Your partnership through intercession and financial giving enables us to press forward to take the Good News to the uttermost parts of the earth. As we approach year’s end, we ask you to consider giving a special gift to help fuel these upcoming missions and the production of new episodes that will inspire the next generation for Christ. God has so much in store!
This month, we would like to share a message called — Turning Point
Divine Deliverance: The Moment Everything Changes
In life’s darkest valleys, when hope seems distant and trials overwhelming, God specializes in dramatic reversals. Like Joseph’s sudden elevation from prison to palace, or David’s transformation from fugitive to king, our Father delights in turning mourning into dancing. These pivotal moments aren’t just historical accounts — they’re promises of God’s faithfulness that echo through time into our present circumstances. Consider Joseph, who languished in prison on false charges, yet in a single day was elevated to become second only to Pharaoh. “The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free. He made him master of his household, ruler over all his possessions.” — Psalm 105:20–21. This dramatic reversal wasn’t just about Joseph’s personal vindication — it was God’s master plan to save nations. Similarly, David’s journey from cave-dwelling fugitive to celebrated king demonstrates God’s perfect timing. “He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.” — Psalm 40:2. Even in his darkest moments, hiding from Saul in the caves of Adullam, David was being prepared for his destiny. Consider Job, who lost everything yet witnessed God restore double what was taken. His story reminds us that our lowest point isn’t our final chapter — it’s often the precise moment God chooses to demonstrate His power. “The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.” — Job 42:12. As the psalmist declares, “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.” — Psalm 126:5.
Gratitude in the Valley
When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to give thanks. This single act of gratitude didn’t just acknowledge the miracle — it deepened that man’s relationship with his Healer. “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” — Luke 17:17–18. Too often, we rush forward from our breakthroughs without pausing to honor the One who brought us through. True gratitude isn’t just about celebrating the victory; it’s about recognizing God’s presence in the struggle. Even in the valley, David wrote, “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” — Psalm 34:1. This kind of praise, offered before the breakthrough, demonstrates a faith that sees beyond current circumstances. The Apostle Paul understood this profound truth when he wrote from prison, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4. His circumstances hadn’t changed, but neither did his Faith. He learned to give thanks in all circumstances(1 Thessalonians 5:18). Consider Daniel, who continued his practice of giving thanks three times daily even when it meant facing the lions’ den. “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” — Daniel 6:10. His gratitude wasn’t dependent on favorable circumstances but was rooted in an unshakeable trust in God’s faithfulness.
Strength in the Waiting
The space between promise and fulfillment often feels like a wasteland, but it’s actually holy ground. Noah spent decades building an ark before seeing a single raindrop, demonstrating extraordinary faith in God’s promise. These waiting periods aren’t delays — they’re divine preparation for the turning point ahead. Consider Hannah, who year after year went to the temple to pray for a child. Her persistent faith through bitter tears and silent prayers was eventually rewarded with Samuel, a prophet who would change the course of Israel’s history. Her story teaches us that waiting isn’t passive — it’s an active posture of faith. The prophetess Anna spent decades serving in the temple, fasting and praying, waiting for the promised Messiah. Her faithfulness was rewarded when she beheld the infant Jesus with her own eyes. “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” — Lamentations 3:25–26. Remember: strength isn’t about never feeling weak; it’s about pressing forward when weakness is all you feel. As it says in Isaiah, “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31.
The Dawn After Darkness
Just as the night is darkest before dawn, our most significant breakthroughs often come when hope seems most distant. The Israelites faced the Red Sea at their most vulnerable moment, yet this crisis became the stage for one of God’s most dramatic deliverances. “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” — Exodus 14:14. Isaiah prophesied, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” — Isaiah 9:2. This promise isn’t just about the coming Messiah — it’s a principle of how God works. He often allows darkness to deepen before displaying His glory most brilliantly. Consider Job, who declared in his deepest suffering, “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.” — Job 13:15. His steadfast faith in darkness preceded the dawn of double restoration. This pattern repeats throughout scripture: Jesus’ three days in the heart of the earth before the resurrection, the silence of 400 years before Christ’s coming, the midnight hour before Paul and Silas’s chains fell off. The key isn’t just enduring until things change — it’s recognizing that God is working even when we can’t see movement. “For God, who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts.” — 2 Corinthians 4:6. Like a seed pushing through soil in complete darkness, our breakthrough is already in motion before we see the first signs of spring.
At Travel the Road, we’ve witnessed countless turning points throughout our 26 years of ministry — moments where God’s hand moved in unexpected ways to bring breakthrough and transformation. Our latest episode, PT-109: A Tribute to the Greatest Generation, powerfully illustrates how pivotal moments, though challenging, can become world changing events. We believe America itself stands at a crucial turning point. Through recent events, we’ve seen how prayer and steadfast faith can begin to turn the tide against the evil beliefs that have plagued our nation. Now more than ever, Christians must rise up to revive, restore, and lead our country back to Jesus. As we look ahead to our missions in the Middle East and Central Africa, we’re more convinced than ever of the urgency of our times. We want to thank each of you who faithfully pray for and support the Gospel Expeditions we have undertaken and will embark upon in the year ahead. Your partnership helps us reach the ends of the Earth with the gospel and inspire a new generation for missions. Please consider giving a special year-end gift or becoming a monthly partner to help support these upcoming missions and new productions. Together, we can make every moment count for the Kingdom and bring the light of Christ Jesus to all mankind. The best is truly yet to come. Peace be with you.
In Him,
Tim and Will