confidence

16Mar

By Steve WarrenNo Comments

Commentary

A Minute in Colossians – Day 5

This is day 5 of our 7 daily 1 minute bible studies, which have taken us I through these 2 verses: "I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Colossians 2:2,3 Today we look at the word "Confidence"... Filmed in multiple locations from my living room to the city, we will look at a different topic each day such as desire, encouragement, confidence and more. Stay tuned and be encouraged this week.

MEN STAND UP!

Men, stand up! Let me remind you how God has wired you so today you may take some confidence in your manhood. 1. MEN ARE COURAGEOUS I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. 1 John 2:14 Men are strong and competitive by nature – overcomers. Adventurous (faith) and bold. We put childish things behind us and take strong steps for ourselves and for others in our world. The courageous put courage in others. Speak out for and defend your friends, your wife, your kids and others – “I'm proud of you”, “I love you”, “You have a great future”. Step out yourself to demonstrate courage - this inspires others. 2. MEN ARE DECISION MAKERS But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is l

Confidence

What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. Hebrews 11:1 NLT Faith is confidence. When faith takes a hold of you you can't help but feel like all things are possible. Our hopes are realised when we are utterly convinced it will come to pass. This confidence will cause faith to take a grip in your spirit. Confidence is a natural partner of a faith-life. Dealing with the things that steal our confidence will prevent our walk of faith being jeopardised. 1. The nag of a guilty conscience because we haven't sought forgiveness for things we've done wrong steals confidence. 2. Failure to forgive ourselves for things we've done will steal our confidence. 3. If we haven't forgiven others for wrongs done to us our confidence is weakened. 4. Broke