David Hathaway

In today’s episode, based on the Book of James, chapter 3, we must learn to control our tongue – to only use words that uplift rather than tear down.
We all stumble in many ways. We all fail; not one of us is perfect.
In verse 3, he then puts it in a slightly different way, saying the same thing. He says: "We put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us." And it's quite interesting, because that's the only way you can control a horse, really, is by pulling on that bit – that steel thing in its mouth. In doing so, we make the horse obey us and turn.
And then he uses another illustration – it's quite interesting that he uses this illustration in verse 4 – of ships. Because, of course, in those days they were large, heavy, wooden sailing ships, not like our modern ships. And he said that although the ship can be so big and driven by a wind so strong, the whole ship is turned by that tiny rudder.
We have to be so careful the direction that we choose. If we listen to the wrong voices and if we're not responding to God, we will turn – without necessarily realising it – in the wrong direction.

In today's episode, based on the Book of James, chapter 2, verse 19: Do you think it is enough to just believe that there is a God? Move beyond that. Be like Abraham, and put your faith into action, and become a friend of God.
The devil believes that there's a God. He knows – he knows only too well! And, I mean, that was evidenced right from the beginning of Scripture with his temptation in the Garden of Eden, and also in the temptation when Satan took Jesus onto a mountain and tempted Him three times. The devil recognises who God is.
In verse 22, do you see how faith was confirmed by his action, and by his action his faith was made complete? And in verse 23, the Scripture which was fulfilled – this is the Old Testament Scripture: "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted, imputed unto him for righteousness, and he was called a friend of God."
Why? The thing which justified Abraham in God's sight is not just that he believed in God, but the fact that he believed enough to obey God because of his actions in the Old Testament. Salvation in the Old Testament came with Abraham because he believed God and acted in faith.

I want to tell you who Jesus is. He is the Son of God! That is why He can heal the sick and raise the dead. When I was recently in Israel the taxi driver who was driving me to Tel Aviv Airport kept asking, 'Why did we kill Yeshua, He was a good man; He said good things, He healed the sick; He must be the Son of God!' Jesus could only work the miracles we read about in the Bible because He IS the Son of God! God loves Israel, God loves you. He wants a relationship with you, but how can you find Him?
From healing the sick to raising the dead, Jesus does what no ordinary man can do. God loves you. He sent His Son to forgive your sins, heal your sickness and set you free. The question is: Will you recognise who Jesus really is and call upon Him today?
'Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. He was sent here to die upon a cross, and from that cross His blood still pours forth. So while there's still time be cleansed be healed!'
'Behold the Lamb of God' used by kind permission of Vinesong.
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In today’s episode, based on the Book of James, chapter 2, David challenges you to live out your faith with purpose – to not just say, "I believe in God," but to understand that your faith has to be life-transforming.
Verse 14: "What does it profit, my brethren, though a man says he has faith, and he doesn't have the responding work? Can faith save him?"
If a brother or sister is naked and destitute, and if you simply say, "Go on your way, I can't help you," and you don't give them the things which are needful, what does it mean? That is why in verse 17 he says that if you have faith and you don't have the accompanying lifestyle, then that faith is dead.
Verse 19 is very strong. There are a lot of people who say they believe in God. The majority of people – even non-believers, non-churchgoers, non-Christians – will say, "Oh yes, there is a God; I believe in God."
"I believe in God," yes, but look at what James says in verse 19. He says, in essence: "You do very well, don't you? Because even the devil himself believes in God."
It's all very well simply saying, "Oh, I'm fine because I believe there's a God; I believe in God." Yes, but the devil believes that there is a God – he knows only too well! Your salvation doesn't come simply because you say, "I believe in God."

In today’s episode, based on the Book of James, chapter 2, David challenges you to live out your faith – not just to attend church and say you have faith, but to demonstrate it by the life you live.
What does it profit a man, brethren, though a man says he has faith, but doesn't have the works that go with that faith? Can faith alone save him?
Faith, if it doesn't have the accompanying lifestyle, is dead. He says here very clearly in verse 18: If you say, "I have faith," and someone else says, "Well, it's the work that I do," then somebody can challenge you and say, "Show me what kind of faith you have by the way you live." Because the answer is: I will show you the depth of my faith by what I do, by how I live.
Do you see the contrast? It's no use simply saying, "Oh, I'm a Christian, I have faith," if you don't live as a Christian. It's easy to talk the talk, but you have to walk the walk. In other words, you have to live according to what you say. There are far too many people who will say and speak, but their lives don't correspond.

In this three-part series, David is reflecting on Mark 10. In verse 23, Jesus looked at his disciples and made a comment: “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!” The disciples were so astonished, so surprised, that Jesus repeats the statement. They then ask, “How can anybody get saved?” Jesus gives a straight answer: “For men it's impossible, but not with God. For with God, all things are possible.”
Salvation is free, but Jesus is teaching that the way into the kingdom is not broad and easy; there's a price to pay.
The Impossibility of Self-Salvation (Mark 10:23–27)In Mark 10, Jesus challenges worldly assumptions about security and status by declaring how difficult it is for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of God. When the disciples express shock, He clarifies that the issue lies in trusting in riches rather than God.
To illustrate this, Jesus references the "eye of the needle" – alluding to the narrow wicket gate in ancient city walls. A pack camel could not navigate this gate until its heavy cargo was entirely removed, and even then, passage required great effort. In the same way, entering the Kingdom requires shedding self-reliance, material pride, and personal status. When the disciples ask who then can be saved, Jesus offers an uncompromising reality: human salvation is fundamentally impossible through human effort. It can only be accomplished by God.
The Cost and the Promise (Mark 10:28–31)When Peter points out that the disciples abandoned their livelihoods and families to follow Him, Jesus does not dismiss their sacrifice. Instead, He promises a hundredfold return in this present life – restored community, provision, and spiritual family – culminating in eternal life. Crucially, Christ notes that these blessings will be accompanied by persecutions. Divine reward does not exempt the believer from suffering; rather, sacrifice and reward remain deeply intertwined.
The Mystery of Judas (Mark 10:32–34)En route to Jerusalem, Jesus pulled the Twelve aside to detail His impending betrayal, condemnation, and execution. Remarkably, Judas Iscariot was among this intimate circle. Christ knew Judas’s heart from the beginning, yet He washed his feet, commissioned him for ministry, and allowed him to witness and perform miracles. The inclusion of Judas serves as a sobering reminder that proximity to divine power and active involvement in ministry are not substitutes for true heart fidelity.
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Based on the Book of James, chapters 1 and 2, David highlights how God doesn’t look at our outward appearance, but our heart. God wants us to love one another, thereby fulfilling the royal law of Scripture.
God doesn't judge us by our appearance, and this is why James goes on to say – if you look at verse 5: "Hearken, my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him?"
What James is pointing out is that, in God's sight, He is not looking merely at our outward appearance; He is looking at our heart. God judges us by what we do. He says that those of us who are rich in faith are heirs of a kingdom that has been promised. This is a promise – not a fantasy dream of a rich uncle in America, but a factual, evidential promise of the reward we have in the kingdom if we fulfil the royal law according to the Scripture.
The royal law according to the Scripture – and here it is very blunt – says: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."

Thank-you to you, our supporters, who so generously gave towards the costs of SOZO, the All-Central-Asia Youth Conference held in August in Kyrgyzstan. Without you, we could not have done it. Only much prayer brought in the final finance to pay for it. I sensed so strongly, I HAD to be there!
We have a busy September planned. By the time you hear this, I shall have been in Poland – for evangelism in a 5,000-seat stadium in Wroclaw (there will be a full report in my next newsletter) – and away in Norway for a week of prayer and ministry. Although my main ministry has always been the former Soviet Union, Russia, Ukraine and now Central Asia, it does include Europe!
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Timestamped Transcript0:00 – 0:17 | Introduction to Faith in Action and announcement of the song Our Nation by Vinesong.
0:17 – 1:04 | Music track: Our Nation (Fire of Revival).
1:05 – 1:34 | Opening thanks to supporters regarding the SOZO Central Asia Youth Conference in Kyrgyzstan.
1:35 – 2:10 | Context on attendance numbers, border vetting, and security clearance.
2:11 – 3:00 | Arrival, pastorship address, and observations on regional spiritual pressure.
3:01 – 4:05 | Special unscheduled leadership meeting and ministry address to the youth.
4:06 – 4:38 | Upcoming itinerary: Wrocław (Poland) and Norway.
4:39 – 5:48 | Tübingen awakening conference, ministry history with Eurovision conferences (1988–1992), fall of the Iron Curtain, and Eastern European broadcasts.
5:49 – 6:15 | Annual prayer retreat in Austria.
6:16 – 6:40 | Ministry update: Ukraine relief efforts and plea for support.
6:41 – 7:06 | Invitation for partnership and standing order contributions.
7:07 – 7:51 | Scripture reading: Colossians 1:3–10.
7:52 – 8:08 | Donation instructions: eurovision.org.uk/donation.
8:09 – 8:56 | Website resources, books, and closing ministry info.

Many believers assume that accepting Christ and receiving water baptism represent the entirety of the Christian spiritual experience. Scripture in Acts 8 reveals otherwise. When the believers in Samaria received the Word of God and were baptised, the apostles Peter and John still had to be sent so these new converts might receive the Holy Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not merely an optional addition; it is an essential, distinct endowment of power for every believer.
Salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit are distinct milestones. Jesus instructed His disciples after His resurrection to wait in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. Just as the fire on the temple altar in Leviticus 6 was commanded never to go out, the fire received through the Holy Spirit is meant to remain ablaze, evident through supernatural power, bold witness, and transformed lives.
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In today's episode, based on the book of James chapter 1 and 2, David says that every good gift comes down from God, the Lord of glory, who shows no partiality.
Every good gift comes from God, described in James as the Father of lights, in whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
James contrasts this with the sun. While the sun follows an orderly cycle of rising and setting, its light shifts and produces shadows; we cannot remain in its full brilliance twenty-four hours a day. God is not like that. He does not rise and set, nor does He wax and wane. His presence, character, and faithfulness remain constant 24/7.
James then urges believers not to hold faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favouritism. This isn't merely instruction on how to treat others without prejudice; it is a profound declaration of who Christ is – the Lord of glory. When we reflect His nature, we live out that same consistency and impartial grace.

In today's episode, based on the book of James chapter 1, David says, there is a blessing on those who endure. Even in your hardship, God is constant in His care of you.
Scripture plainly tells us that the one who perseveres under trial is blessed; having stood the test, they will receive the crown of life. While the Bible speaks of various crowns – such as the soul winner’s crown – the crown of life is reserved specifically for those who remain faithful to the very end without yielding to hardship.
It is easy for believers to feel overwhelmed and want to give up when confronted by trials, temptations, accusations, and relentless opposition. Yet, a special reward belongs to those who refuse to quit – those who persevere and stand firm until the finish.
God is entirely consistent. When He blesses you, His hand is on you, guarding and protecting you 24/7. In Him, there is no shifting shadow or hidden compromise. While human nature is often flawed – filled with conflicting shades of good and bad – God’s character is pure, steady, and unchanging.

So many people ask the question 'why'. Why the problems? Why the tragedy? There have been times when I have questioned why. Why did I have cancer? Why was I in prison for Bible smuggling? We all ask: why hasn't God delivered me? In Mark 5 we have this Jewish ruler. He had pleaded with Jesus to come to his house. But it was too late. In the delay between asking Jesus and Him arriving, the girl had died. The house was now full of mourners. - Have you ever mourned over lost opportunities? Has Jesus ever turned up too late?
'The storm around me rages. My peace has been denied. There's One that I can turn to, His arms are open wide. Oh I'm sheltered in the rock of ages. You hold me in Your arms and You tell me that You love me. I'm sheltered in the arms of my Lord.'
'The Living Word' and 'Sheltered in the Rock' used by kind permission of Vinesong
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In today's episode, speaking from the book of James chapter 1, David encourages you to count it all joy when you experience many trials. Don't be afraid in your uncertainty to ask God for help, but ask in faith.
We should never be discouraged when trials and hardships come our way. Instead, we must recognise that these difficulties serve as a testing ground for our faith. Never hesitate, even in times of doubt or questioning, to bring your needs directly to God.
I find myself doing this constantly – in truth, I must. Most mornings before even getting out of bed, my prayer is: "Lord, take charge of today and guide my steps." The older and busier I become, the more reliant I am on this prayer. With a full schedule ahead, I prayed that very thing this morning: "Lord, take care of this day and carry me through every responsibility."
Scripture reminds us to ask in faith, consistently and without wavering. As James 1:7 cautions, those who lack consistency and doubt will receive nothing. Often, people do not receive because they harbour doubt that God is truly able. Trust Him, ask with certainty, and know that He can do it.

In today's episode, David speaks on the importance of prayer. If you have enough faith to believe that you are saved, then put that same faith into believing God answers every other prayer.
The fundamental question when you pray for something significant is this: do you truly believe that God has the power to do it, and do you believe He wants to do it? If you do, command it. We have been given authority and power in prayer.
In my own walk, whenever I bring requests before the Lord – whether in deep conversation or daily prayer – I ask Him for an answer. How does He reply? Not through spoken words or personal prophecies, but directly through the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit brings God's Word to mind, revealing the exact path to the breakthrough. The answer is found right there in the text, and when it is anchored in His written Word, God always fulfils what He has promised.
I can tell you with certainty: God has never failed. Whenever He has given me a promise, He has kept it. If you have enough faith to trust Him for your eternal salvation, put that very same faith to work in your prayer life today.

In Acts 2, Peter described Jesus as "a man approved of God among you by miracles, wonders, and signs." From the very beginning – throughout the life of Jesus and in the early Church – miracles served as the undeniable evidence of divine power.
This presents a vital challenge for us: we must return to the evidential reality of the Gospel. The Gospel demonstrates the truth of everything Jesus lived and died to accomplish. He came to break the curse of sin, forgive our guilt, and set us free.
Some teach that one automatically receives the fullness of the Holy Spirit the moment they accept Christ. Scripture shows otherwise: these believers were truly converted and baptised in water, yet had not received the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is not merely an optional, secondary blessing; He is the essential blessing. Before His ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they were clothed with power from on high. That outpouring launched the apostolic church. Today, we still need to experience that authentic baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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In today's episode, David speaks on the importance of prayer. If we have the faith to believe, God will give us what we ask, so long as we ask in accordance with His will.
For many of us, prayer begins with the model Jesus gave when His disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." Yet the issue is that too many believers never move beyond that initial step of the Lord’s Prayer. It is profoundly important – God miraculously revealed its depth to me while I was in prison – but we are called to go further. We must actively combine our prayers with faith and true belief.
Often, when praying for the sick, I have felt an inner certainty that God was going to heal them. It was in that place of praying with absolute conviction that the miracles truly happened.
In my book, Why Siberia?, I share how, despite having dedicated intercessors supporting our teams and me personally, the breakthrough answers consistently came when I prayed in faith. Miracles followed – including the unexpected provision of transport and airplanes. God not only answered, but He gave specific instructions on what steps to take to receive that answer. It demonstrates what is possible when we simply trust that He has the power to fulfil what He has commanded us to ask.