“Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God that it shall be even as it was told me.”
Paul said this to the men that were with him in a boat in the middle of a storm, in the middle of the sea, when it was a sure thing that the boat was going to sink. Paul said, “I believe God.” He said he was confident that God would do exactly what He had told him He would do. God had told Paul in the middle of the fury that He would save the ship and all the men on board.
The Message Bible says: “So, dear friends, take heart. I believe God will do exactly what he told me.”
What a benefit to be on board with someone who believes God. Paul gave his companions a reason to keep up their courage and not let fear sweep them under. Paul had complete confidence in God: “…it will be exactly as it was told me.”
We can have the same assurance when facing the storms of our life. We must simply look to God, listen to the Word of God, and then believe Him with corresponding actions.
I believe God. It shall be exactly as God has told me in the Word of God.
- Reading Plan A: 2 Corinthians 4
- Reading Plan B: 1 Corinthians 3
- Reading Plan C: Proverbs 21,22; 2 Corinthians 4
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.