WHEN FAITH IS RISKY

WHEN FAITH IS RISKY
FAITH STRONG – PART 4
Vernon Zook November 24, 2024

(Jesus) “Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of; play it safe and you end up holding the bag…” -Luke 19:26 (MESS)

1. Where God guides, .

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? -Matthew 6:30 (NLT)

2. When God delays, .

These things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow do not despair for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient. They will not be overdue a single day. -Habakkuk 2:3 (LB)

Jesus, “You don’t realize now what I’m doing but later you will understand.” -John 13:7 (NIV)

This happened so that we might learn to trust, not in ourselves but in God… -2 Corinthians 1:9 (NCV)

3. Whatever we give to God, .

God gives seed to the farmer. He will also give you seed and multiply it. In your lives He will increase the things you do that have His approval. -2 Corinthians 9:10 (GW)

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop…For God loves a cheerful giver. -2 Corinthians 9:6,7 (NLT)

Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, all those who have left houses, wives, brothers, parents, or children for the kingdom of God will get much more in this life. And in the age that is coming, they will have life forever.” -Luke 18:29-30 (NCV)

So always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. -I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

4. What God starts, .

I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. -Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. -Philippians 4:13 (NIV)