We all struggle with confidence, whether it be personal, in work, in business. Surely, the Queenslanders could be forgiven for losing confidence in the face of their recent disaster. And yet, you can see someone interviewed by a news reporter who says, 'I'll build again!'.
We've all face situations and crises that can affect and hinder our confidence.
The film, 'The King's Speech', is about a man who came to the throne without being a natural leader. George VI would freeze in front of people when speaking publicly. Standing in front of crowds, he would begin to stutter and slur his words. His wife would feel his pain, as would the audiences.
An Aussie is found, who helps him get through his incredible fear of public speaking.
Confidence is about having faith, having trust, having belief.
You can have great talent and tufting. But confidence is the vehicle to release the talent. Have you noticed a sports star in a slump? He/she might have all the ability but unable to perform on the sporting field.
In Hebrews, we read how we must hold on to our confidence. In fact, we often throw our confidence away rather than just lose it.
Many times, we throw away our confidence. Worse... we throw away hope.
• Don't give up your hope, your confidence. Hold on to your marriage; hold on and don't give up.
• Don't give up on your kids.
• Don't give up on your self.
Many things can take your confidence away:
• Negative words
• Actions that happen to us, with the potential to scar us
God sees value in your life, way more than earthly materials can measure. He sees purpose and direction, people you will touch and reach.
In a world of so much change, when people are losing confidence and hope... don't mistake self-confidence for arrogance. We all have times when we want to give up. And you do need self-confidence. David, facing Goliath, stood up and declared himself able. He had practised, used his experience.
Self-confidence has its limitations. Things will happen that your self cannot control.
In the face of a giant, David declared his confidence in God. He said God would deliver the enemy to him.
Godly confidence is different to self-confidence.
Let us put our confidence in Jesus Christ and see our lives change.
Yes, you have limitations, but confidence to get through life will be based on who Jesus Christ is.
Why can you out your confidence in Jesus Christ?
• IMMOVABLE: Isaiah 26:4 tells us we can trust in Him as a rock.
• UNCHANGEABLE: So many things will change in your life, but the Bible tells us He is the same yesterday, today and forever. In the middle of the storm (Mark 4), Jesus showed how there is a peace that passes all understanding.
We all find that we need a Saviour, our Father in Heaven who is a rock, unshakeable.
- Posted using an Apple iPad on behalf of Empower Christian Church, Australia
Location:Molan St,Ringwood,Australia
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