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How do we respond to uncertainty with courage and faith?
Answer:
As a pastor and a man of faith, I've learned that responding to uncertainty with courage and faith requires a deep trust in God's sovereignty. When we're faced with unknowns, our natural inclination is to fear and become anxious. However, Scripture teaches us that courage is born of faith in God (Ps 22:5; Rom 9:33; 10:11). This means that we must choose to put our trust in Him, even when we can't see the outcome. For me, this means having confidence that God will answer my prayers, not because of my circumstances, but because of His will (1 Jo 5:14-15). I find God's will in His Word, and I strive to be obedient to it, even when it means facing uncertainty. As the Bible says, "It has not yet been revealed what we shall be" (1 John 3:2), and this unknown can be unsettling. But I've learned to take a deep spiritual breath and listen to God's assurance, remembering that He will not abandon His own. When we're weak and discouraged, our sole confidence should be in Christ (Hebrews 13:5-6). We are kept by the power of faith, but it's not a human faith; it's a divine faith, a gift from God. This means that we can face uncertainty with courage and faith, not because we're strong or better than others, but because we have a saving faith that's rooted in God's love and promise to be with us always.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
systematic theology
wayne grudem
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
potters freedom
james white
where the conflict really lies
alvin plantinga
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