1.22.17 // STANDING WITH CONFIDENCE

STANDING WITH CONFIDENCE
ABC’s of Faith - Part 3
Pastor Holly Russo

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Faith is ACTING on BELIEFS with CONFIDENCE!

Substance – “hupostasis”: (hypó, "under" hístēmi, "to stand") – properly, (to possess) standing under a guaranteed agreement ("title-deed"); (figuratively) "title" to a promise or property, i.e. a legitimate claim (because it literally is, "under a legal-standing") – entitling someone to what is guaranteed under the particular agreement. = CONFIDENCE

1. We Have Confidence In Understanding God’s Word

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. (Proverbs 25:2)

“King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” (Daniel 3:16-18)

2. We Have Confidence When We Are Prepared

Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. (Ephesians 6:13)

When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. (Nehemiah 6:16)

3. We Have Confidence When Our Actions Seem Beyond Belief

Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: 'When you reach the edge of the Jordan's waters, go and stand in the river.'" (Joshua 3:8)