Confidence in what you do

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength".   Philippians 4:13. NKJV

David Guzik writes:

'This refers to Paul’s ability to be content in all things. To achieve this contentment, he needed the strength of Jesus Christ.
i. Unfortunately, many people take this verse out of context and use it to reinforce a “triumphalist” or “super-Christian” mentality, instead of seeing that the strength of Jesus in Paul’s life was evident in his ability to be content when he did suffer need.
ii. We must always also put this precious statement of faith in connection with John 15:5: for without Me you can do nothing. With Jesus we can do all things, without Him we can’t do anything.'   Copyright David Guzik. Enduring Word

Therefore, Paul had learned the secret of contentment. He had mastered being content in whatever situation he found himself in. Therefore, God was able to use him for any purpose. As long as Paul was able to take the first step of faith, Jesus would be there to take him the rest of the way. Now this takes some mastering because we have to use that subject 'Faith', and this is a difficult thing to accept. We can't see a thing and yet, we know it'a there. Note the phrase 'we know.' We know God exists, we know Jesus does as well, so when we're given a task to do, we know it's there, even though we can't see it, and yet, we stumble over doing this.

Perhaps we need to go back to basics. Paul wrote 'For we walk by faith, not by sight'. 2 Corinthians 5:7. Now back up to the last chapter, 4:18 where this says 'While we do not look at the things that are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which  are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.'

When we are walking in contentment with Jesus , we can trust Him that, even though we cannot see something, if Jesus says to us in our spirits, that it's there, you can be sure that it is there. This is faith. It is the opposite of fear. People often say the opposite is doubt, but they're wrong. It is fear; and this is why people struggle to take a faith step, they are fearful that it may not happen. If that is the case, it won't. We need to trust Jesus 100% to be a faith person.

So how is your faith? You had the faith to ask Jesus into your life and, even though you can't see Him, you know He is there and you speak to Him and listen to Him. What is that if it isn't faith? You have faith, you just need to have the confidence in what you do. I'm not saying to pray that you will be the next Euro Millions winner at all. What I am saying is, you have been given a portion of faith (Romans 12:3) so use it. Pray for people and pray for things to change. As you pray - believe that you will receive. If you doubt, you will be without.

Bottom line - put your faith into action!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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