Posts with the tag “assurance”

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6   Over the last few days, we have spent a lot of time talking about God’s will. We have specifically talked about free will, and the ability to choose whether we want to be obedient to God’s plan or not. What can often make that deci...  Read More

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." - Hebrews 11:1   In our relationship with God, trust is believing in God even when we can't see the intricate patterns He's weaving in our lives. Trust is the essence of our journey with Him. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This verse reminds ...  Read More

"And Jesus answered them, 'Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, "Be taken up and thrown into the sea," it will happen.'" - Matthew 21:21   Unwavering faith is the cornerstone of a heart ready for God's transformative work. It is the bedrock upon which your trust in God's promises and ...  Read More

“And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” - 2 Kings 6:17Have you ever watched a show or a movie with somebody and you already knew the ending? You’re more engaged and entertained by the response of other people so you’re not even really watching the ...  Read More