Pastor Andrew Harper continues up "The Armor of God" series
We need to understand that the power within our lives comes from God
- Everyone has beliefs, but we as Christians need to measure our beliefs against the word of God. If it doesn't fit, it's not from God, it's a lie.
- We carry with us, as believers, our peace with God, without God we are discontent.
Ephesians 6:16
The shield of Faith.
- God related this shield to our faith, take it up, carry it as a physical thing.
-Faith isn't something we just have, but something we have to pick up and work on.
Hebrews 11:1
- Faith is tangible, something you can hold onto.
Belief is one thing, but faith is worked on.
We need to believe in faith, over and above everything else.
Romans 8:24-25
Psalms 3:2-3
Faith should be our first, and main line of defence.
- God wants us to understand how to use the pieces of armor he supplies us, for our own protection.
- The two biggest things we can lose as people, are
1- Faith.
2- We stop believing that God is in control.,if in doubt, refocus on God!
Go back to his word.
- Our faith is based on this fact, and reality.
- Keep believing he does everything for our good, even hardships can lead to good outcomes.
- God can use hardships to remind us to rely on him
-Man faith V God faith
Matthew 14:28-31
If doubt gets through, it can permeate into many areas of our lives.