Where the blessing of God is, the presence of God on earth was there, in the Holiest place of all, signifying that mercy seat of the Christ who died for us, and His blood that was shed on our behalf to bring us into the very presence of God. Some people say to me: 'David, if I only knew that someone else was going through this' - they are going through it! There's more, my friend it's not only not new to God, but it's not new to the people of God. Reflections: Have you ever run from fear? But, in my opinion, an unknown with God is far better than a known without God. The fear of the unknown. It is best for us to accept and develop a growth mindset. If you keep driving as you go further, then you will see more. God was saying, "If you don't want to do it, that's fine. They can be found in my post, 10 Years, 10 Blessings. Joel Osteen - Step Into the Unknown. Yet, if we stay away from the fear of the unknown, we create enemies. Shineth so bright, That on earth, as in heaven, There need be no night.
I'll tell you, their circumstance was one that might naturally excite a thousand fears, but what I want you to see is this: that faith and trust in the providence of God drove all their fears away! Is that not our case? In the natural, it seemed like he was making a mistake.
My spirit is blest, --. Don't let your comfort keep you from becoming all God created you to be. We wouldn't have any problem taking that step of faith, starting that new business, going back to school, moving to that new location, if we knew where the money was coming from, how long it was going to take, that the right people would be there. When he got his eyes off the Ark of God he became afraid, and then he sank; and these priests were being asked to get their feet wet. In fact, as a Way-maker, He is going before us, preparing, and leading the way. By the way, I am not crawling in the snake-infested tunnel! Fear of the Unknown - Sermon Illustrations on .com. Those three years we were in the battle over this place, that's when I learned to pray like I had never prayed. Order your copy by clicking here. 16 From now on, then, we do not know anyone from a worldly perspective. Go back home and help your family. Well, I venture to say that the distance means that we have to keep a respectful and reverential distance between us and Christ, with regards to delving into the mysteries of His person and His character. It's in what you don't feel qualified for. 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you. " We will begin with verses 14-17!
I know when a decision like this is announced, minds start racing, looking for the "inside scoop. " I will hopefully be there to walk you through our "Pine Cove Way, " and to help get you ready for the best summer of your life. What's familiar, staying in the boat, although that's comfortable, instead of being a blessing, it can become a curse. Before I say anything else this morning I want to lay down this foundation very firmly: the importance of faith and trusting God, that is having a sound trust in God in our pilgrimage down here on earth. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you wil be a blessing. '" And what I find interesting is that the name Jonah, as spelled in Hebrew, is the name Noah in reverse. Afraid of the Unknown. Even though the children of Israel were not told how they would pass over the river, the people went forth in faith. But when Daddy died in 1999, Paul felt the Lord leading him to come back home to Houston to help us pastor the church. When we make God our refuge and acknowledge Him as our safe dwelling place now and forever, we are breaking free from the false security. God told him: 'This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success'. Even if we have known Christ from a worldly perspective, yet now we no longer know him in this way.