Wordfortheweek Week 33 Confidence (part 1 of 2)

Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 (NKJV)

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‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬I was going to the gym the other day, and I debated if to wear my 'Jesus is King' T-shirt or change it. For some minutes, my brain debated if I wanted to make so obvious who I am and what I believe. After all, no one can wear a T-shirt that says Jesus is King if they think otherwise.

Some of us need a good dose of confidence to showcase Jesus in our life. What is confidence, and what has confidence got to do with practical christianity?

The dictionary definition of confidence states it as a quality. It is also a feeling (faith, belief, trust) and a state of being.

Confidence comes from an internal state. One has to feel it inside. It is not imposed from the external on you. However, external things (people, things, events) contribute to that feeling.

Confidence is also a decision: I can decide to trust someone or not, to have confidence in their abilities. This decision might be because of one’s experience of the person in the past or present.

Our bible text depicts the story of a supremely confident 12-year old boy in a God that He has never seen. He was the youngest of eight brothers. He had no status nor material wealth. But he was chosen and anointed by Jehovah God because his heart was right with God.

David knew Jehovah was with him; he had no fear.  As believers, we too are chosen by Jehovah. The Holy Spirit anoints us for our divine assignment. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬

Practically, confidence comes from who we know we are. Our confidence is our God because we understand who He is. We cannot live out faith without confidence. David was confident in the Mighty God he revered.  He knew that success and victory only come from Jehovah.

“David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel‬ ‭17:45‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬

To be continued

PrayerfortheWeek

Almighty Father, thank you for the gift of my life. May we always dwell in your presence and be filled with your love. May our minds stay on Yeshua and be in perfect peace.  I pray in the name of Yeshua Jesus. Amen.

If you accept Jesus or turn back to him, please get in touch. I am so excited! You give me hope and joy and are my proud reward and crown when I stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns. Yes, you are our pride and joy (1Thessalonians‬ ‭2:19-20‬ ‭NLT‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬.‬‬‬‬

Inbox me, email me, just get in touch. I want to join you in prayers every day

My email is info@adeolaakintoye.com

I pray that this inspires you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day. 

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