Hebrews 11:32-34 New International Version (NIV)
32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak,Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the fury of the flames,and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength;and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.
Who were these people? Notice, they didn't start out strong, they became strong. And if they can make it, you can too! God chooses to work through people like us. He places us in difficult situations then unlocks our faith, compassion and creativity.
When we don't know which way to go, He connects us with those who can open the right door at the right moment.
Does that mean we won't experience fear?
No, progress has always been made by people who faced their fears and rose above them. They knew that opportunity and security were opposites. The truth is, if the challenge you're facing doesn't place a demand on your faith, it neither pleases God nor involves Him.
Phillips Brooks said,
'Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger people.
Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks.
Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be the miracle.
Every day you shall wonder at yourself, at the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God.'
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