A People of Faith: The Tests of Faith

As we follow God, it can be tempting to strategize or figure out 'how' God will fulfill the promises he has given us. However, in reality, this is a burden we put on ourselves that leads to striving and weariness. Rather, he calls us to be a people that will trust him and rest secure in 'who' he has revealed himself to be — especially when we don't understand how he will come through.

Bible Verses:

• Matthew 6:33-34
• Proverbs 3:5-6
• Jeremiah 29:11-13
• Exodus 14:1-4, 10-13, 29-31
• 1 Corinthinas 13:11
• Hebrews 5:11-14

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God has a heart for the lost in our city, and as his followers, we are called to be faithful witnesses to the work he has done in us. But in the face of apathy, rejection and fear, it can be tempting to be timid in our proclamation of the Gospel. It is only when we receive God's heart for his people that we can speak with boldness and confidence.

Bible Verses:

• 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

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In our self-focused culture, it is tempting to indulge and overcomplicate the lies, thoughts and feelings inside of us. However, Jesus urges us to approach his Kingdom like little children — with faith and simplicity. As we remember and tell our stories of God's faithfulness, we are able to tether ourselves to the truth, stand in the spiritual authority God has given us and advance forward in the face of our circumstances.

Bible Verses:

• Joshua 4:21-24
• Psalm 40:1-3, 9-10
• Matthew 16:13-20

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Throughout our life, we will face trials. Being a follower of Christ comes with a life of blessing, but he does not shield us from all the hardships of life. In faith, we can trust that God always has a purpose for them and the way we walk through these challenges will not only transform us, but also those around us.

Bible Verses:

• Genesis 26:1-6; 12-22
• 1 Peter 4:12-13
• John 7:37-38

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Although Abraham was given the promise to become a father of many nations, he never saw this completely fulfilled in his lifetime. Through his family, he started a legacy of faith by building altars to the Lord wherever he went, which was a pattern passed down to both Isaac and Jacob. In contrast, it may be difficult for us today to think of the generations to come when it seems like we have enough problems of our own. However, in the same way as Abraham, we may be receiving promises from God that will be fulfilled in the next generation - and it may be that in God's invitation to look beyond ourselves, we can receive the breakthrough we need today.

Bible Verses:

• Hebrews 11:8-12
• Genesis 12:7-8
• Genesis 26:24-25
• Genesis 33:18-20
• Galatians 3:7
• Psalm 145:4

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In Scripture, God reveals himself as a dreamer and planner who knows the plans he has for us. But if we search our hearts, we may come to find ourselves closed off from the dreams we once had, because of disappointment or fear. In these spaces, God calls us out of hiding and to live as a people of faith - trusting that he is good and actively participating with him in these dreams.

Bible Verses:

• Proverbs 29:18 (TPT)
• Genesis 15:1-6
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Psalm 139:16-18
• 1 Kings 19:1-9
• 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

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If we hadn't encountered Christ, it would be fair to base our understanding off of what we see and hear according to our world. But as a people of faith, our reasoning should be informed by who Christ is and what he's done. When we choose to trust that he will deliver on the promises he has spoken, we are empowered to receive the fulfilment of the promises in our hearts, before we receive it in our hands.

Bible Verses:

• Mark 8:14-21
• Hebrews 11:1
• Hebrew 11:8-12
• 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

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As ones who have been saved and set free by Jesus, we ought to ask the question: what will we do with our freedom? Many of our problems occur when we are aimless in our pursuits and seek satisfaction in lesser rewards. But in the freedom we are given, Jesus invites us to use our freedom to choose him as our greatest reward - the only one who satisfies our soul.

Bible Verses:

• Philippians 3:7-14
• Psalm 63:1-5
• 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
• Hebrews 12:1-3
• Genesis 15:1

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Most of us wouldn’t admit that we actively choose to live in darkness, but if we survey our lives, there may be areas where we tolerate it. In reality, darkness is simply the absence of light. Rather than being overwhelmed or indifferent in these spaces, we can choose to see the emptiness as an invitation to expose our entire lives to Jesus’ light.
 

Bible Verses:

• Isaiah 9:2-7
• John 1:1-5, 9-14
• Ephesians 5:13-14

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In our walk with Jesus, we can experience incredible moments of deliverance and freedom. Yet, when the old thoughts and feelings we thought we were free from come back, we can start to doubt if our experience of freedom was real or not. In this space, we have a responsibility to stand firm in the truth and reject the lies that try to persuade us otherwise. As Jesus' disciples, we ought to be aware of the ways that we are being influenced by the father of lies, rather than the Father of Light. Jesus says that he is the Light of the world and that when we follow him, we will never walk in darkness.

Bible Verses:

• Galatians 5:1-12
• John 8:12
• John 1:1-5
• Ephesians 6:10-17

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