We know that we have an enemy, but don't major on his power. What is his power? It is only what he is permitted to have. He cannot go any further than God allows. No always think about the power of the Lord Jesus who has died to save all who believe. That power is immense, incredibly strong. That power can never be conquered. "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes." The good news that Jesus died for us is wonderful and it is the power of God working to save us. You cannot get any more powerful than the power of God. This means we are safe in Jesus no matter what the world and the devil can throw at us. Yes we are small and frightened often, but we can never be lost if we trust in Jesus. Nothing can finally defeat us!Read the beginning and ending of the book of Job to see a believing soul being brought through awful problems but still hanging on to his belief in God. If he could do it before Jesus came, surely we can persevere knowing our precious Lord will never leave us and that once we arrive in heaven the troubles of this life will be like a pin prick left behind.
First of all thanks to Fat Prophet for your interest. I see from your blog you are having trouble commenting. To get back to my assessed service. Criticism albeit constructive is harder for some to take than others. I felt a little crushed after my assessed service but then remembered I had recorded it on my dictaphone. I listened to it all through and although my assessors were quite right about me speaking a little quickly and rushing from item to item, I was actually very pleased with the content of my sermon and how I presented it. So I have decided to take heart. I highly recommend other trainees to record your services. You can hear your good points and your bad and there is no argument about it, it is all caught on the recorder.
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