Two kings. Same throne. Completely different outcomes.

King Hezekiah faced an impossible army at his gates. Instead of panicking or making deals, he hit his knees first. God answered with 185,000 dead enemies by morning. King Jehoram? He murdered his brothers, ignored God's warning, and died alone in agony - unmourned by his own people.

The difference wasn't their circumstances. It was their perspective.

As we celebrate Christ's birth this week, ask yourself: Do you trust God fully? When trouble comes, do you pray first or panic first? Do you obey what He commands, or just what feels comfortable?

Your perspective determines your outcome. Where is yours focused? (2 Kings 18-19, 2 Chronicles 21)

Welcome to Real Talk — Cultivate’s first ever video series!
It all started with just four people who wanted to grow closer to God and build something real. What began as a small Bible study has now grown into a group of 18 young people chasing after Jesus together. Cultivate has always been about more than just meeting once a week — it’s about growing in faith, building community, and living it out every day.
That’s where Real Talk comes in. This series is a place for honest conversations about real faith and real life. Each week, we’ll dive into topics that matter — like What is faith?, How do I trust God when life gets hard?, What does it mean to follow Jesus today? and more.
The goal is simple: to give you something to help you grow throughout the week, to challenge you, and to remind you that you’re not doing this alone.
So tune in, get involved, and let’s keep cultivating together — because real growth starts with Real Talk.