Who Is Jesus?: Lessons From My Thorn (Devan Bumstead) E03

Who Is Jesus?: Lessons From My Thorn (Devan Bumstead) E03

From NPFCC by Newbury Park First Christian Church

April 26, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 382

About this episode

Pastor Devan shares his journey with Huntington's Disease and how faith transformed his struggles into strength.

In this deeply personal and vulnerable message, Pastor Devan shares his 6-year journey of living with a Huntington's Disease diagnosis—the same degenerative neurological condition that took his father. From bitter estrangement, to depression and suicidal thoughts, to finally facing his biggest fear head-on, he reveals how God has transformed his greatest weakness into profound strength. Through raw honesty about his darkest moments and the power of confession, he explores what the Apostle Paul meant when he said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." This sermon offers hope for anyone wrestling with fear, suffering, or the question: "What if my biggest fear comes true?" A powerful testimony of how God brings Kingdom clarity through suffering, uses our wounds to give us purpose, and speaks truth over the lies Satan attaches to our thorns. Matthew 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give

People in this episode

Guest: Devan Bumstead

Topics covered

  • Huntington's Disease
  • faith
  • suffering
  • strength in weakness
  • personal testimony
  • mental health
  • God's grace

Keywords

  • Huntington's Disease
  • faith
  • suffering
  • Apostle Paul
  • mental health
  • testimony
  • God's grace
  • strength
  • weakness
  • hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newbury Park First Christian Church

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