Teaching by Tag: Trust
Wisdom for Living, Part 7: Proper Perspective on Possessions
Who we are as people is more important to God than how much we have. We are called to trust in Him more than our riches and to honor Him with our generosity.
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Expecting Opposition
When we step toward Jesus in faith and obedience to do kingdom work, we can expect opposition.
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The Peace of God
Peace, or “shalom,” is not a thing. It is a person. The Father is called “Jehovah Shalom.” The Son is the “Prince of Shalom.” The Spirit produces the fruit that is shalom. How do we more completely experience the peace Christ offers?
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God’s Promises Are Greater Than My Perception
If we rely on our physical sight, we can only see a portion of what is going on around us, and we miss out on God’s might, power, and provision. We should doubt our perception before we doubt God’s promises.
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God Is Good, But Sometimes Life Isn’t
God is too good to be unkind to us and too wise to make any mistake in our lives. Thus, like Asaph the psalmist, we can resolve to trust the Lord to be our only satisfaction, our daily strength, and our eternal security.
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Be Strong and Courageous
When we face difficulties while believing that God is with us, and we choose to remain obedient, then we can—in His power—be strong and courageous.
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Ministering Out of Depletion
Sometimes we are tempted to feel that our contribution to God’s kingdom is insignificant, especially when we are feeling depleted. Yet in the storyline of all of history, it could be that, when any of us goes forth to minister in the simplest way to another person, it may change the course of the world.
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The Gospel Virus And How It Spreads During Troubling Times
While pressure merely reveals character, the gospel shapes it. Do not live in a spirit of fear or divisiveness, but in humility and boldness cling to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Mind Your Heart, Part 3: Fear and Worry
Our worry is directly related to our understanding of eternity. Have you developed a sense of an eternal value system? Because once you do, it dilutes any sense of worry and fear.
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For Such a Time as This
Esther was placed exactly where God wanted her at that time in history, to use her for His purposes. And God has placed you right where you are “for such a time as this.”
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Courage: How Fear Reveals Faith
Courage is not the absence of fear, but fearing the right thing in the right way.
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Be Very Strong
If you want to be “very strong,” obey God, don’t copy the world around you, cling to God, love God, guard your relationships, live for eternity and learn to trust God.
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Cutting Through the Noise
We live in a world full of noise with many voices vying for influence over our lives. Only the voice of God should have the final say.
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In the Beginning, Part 40: Appeasing Esau
Manipulation doesn’t relieve us of our problems; it just creates more problems. Our good deeds never erase our bad deeds.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 39: The Importance of Integrity
Integrity sets an example, is void of selfish ambition, doesn’t shift the blame, admits wrong, calms conflict, creates a safe environment, and keeps short accounts.
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