![]() You as a follower of Christ has the duty to make known the things of God to those who do not know. This statement is one of courage but it is also one of command and duty. We all have loved ones we are praying for that are down the wrong path, who do not know Jesus Christ. His answer is that it seems impossible to man but with God all things are possible. Jesus then tells His disciples that it is difficult for a rich person to enter the Kingdom, the disciples respond and say “Who then can be saved?”. ![]() In Matthew 19 Jesus addresses a rich man, He asks Him to follow Him but He has to give up all his possessions but the man walked away sorrowfully because he had many possessions. “ Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 ![]() We need to count on Jesus and all He has taught us while He was here on Earth. As disciples, we can't rely on ourselves to endure hardships, trials and persecutions. Peace can only be found in Christ in a world that has fallen. Prior to His ascension to heaven, Jesus tried to prepare His disciples for the hardships that lay ahead. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 (NIV) I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” - Isaiah 41:10ġ1. The cross is a symbol of sacrifice, sacrificing our desires is a small price to pay in contrast with what He has done for us.ġ0. “So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. This fact is expressed in Luke 9:23 when Jesus call us to deny ourselves and pick up our cross. A true follower of Jesus Christ seeks His will first and foremost and forsakes all other plans. He gives you the strength to do His will. We all have desires but this verse does not mean God gives you the strength to follow your dreams. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13 So we can have courage in the fact that God has given us the tools we need to defend ourselves and to overcome the enemy.ĩ. God reveals to us in His word who we ought to watch out for and the Bible is very descriptive as to how we can identify those who are up to no good. Identifying who the enemy is, is an important part of fighting a battle. To be shrewd is to be discerning and wise. “I am sending you out like sheep among the wolves therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” - Matthew 10:16 But you have nothing to fear because it is all in his hands.Ĩ. So submit your life to Him and nothing can stand in your way. These living examples, which are so numerous, are capable to strengthen the wavering faith of every Christian in the Lord and in the future life." ~ St.We have courage because we know what God is capable of doing. See how, both during their earthly life and at the time of their departure from this life, they unceasingly looked to God and died in the hope of the resurrection and of the life eternal, and strive to imitate them. Simeon, who took the Lord up in his arms, Job, Anna the Prophetess, and others the Apostles, prelates, venerable Fathers, martyrs, the disinterested, the righteous, and all the saints. "When your faith in the Lord, either during your life and prosperity, or in the time of sickness and at the moment of quitting this life, grows weak, grows dim from worldly vanity or through illness, and from the terrors and darkness of death, then look with the mental eyes of your heart upon the companies of our forefathers, the patriarchs, prophets, and righteous ones: "What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God." ~ Rick Warrenĥ. "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows it empties today of its strength." ~ Corrie Ten BoomĤ. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength." ~ Warren Wiersbeģ. "The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. "God’s strength in your weakness is His presence in your life." ~ Andy StanleyĢ.
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