Romans 4:3 What does Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’
It is our faith which counts when we are asked to do something for God – our belief we are able because God has asked!
We don't have to be worried about failure when we know God has asked us to do something...
Stand up with God's command and strive to do your best for Him in your life!
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us
Another one of the verses I look back on and am reminded of the many things God has done for me...
I don't wish bad things on anyone, but if that is what it will take to get you to fully trust in God...
We don't have to invite bad things in to test God; we can pray and expect good things to happen to allow God to show us His love.
Ephesians 3:13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
How many times have you doubted your faith after seeing a great person of God come to some horrible fate?
We should not be discouraged when bad things happen to good people – this is just the world and the evil in the world fighting against us all.
The evil one will use any means available to try and get you to doubt your faith – be it through a friend or through something which happens to you. It is not God punishing you in some way!
Matthew 11:6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.
John did not have the luxury of going to sit and speak with Jesus for an in-depth discussion of just who He was.
Instead, Jesus instructs John to have faith in knowing it is Him and not to stumble over disbelief on accounts of others.
Don't be discouraged by what others tell you incorrectly about God – believe in what you know in your heart after reading your Bible.