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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV

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Today's Devotional

He is Risen!

Why a Believer Should Fully Trust God Over Themselves = Michael Edwards

Each of us faces trials, decisions, and uncertainties that challenge our trust. When we look to God, we find many reasons to trust Him.

First, God is the Creator of everything. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Isaiah 40:28 calls Him the everlasting Creator. The One who made all things is attentive to our lives, which gives us confidence in His care.

Second, He knows everything about us and still loves us. Psalm 139:1-4 reminds us that God knows our thoughts and actions completely. Yet Romans 5:8 says that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. His love is not based on our perfection.

Third, He has forgiven us in Christ. 1 John 1:9 promises that if we confess our sins, He forgives and cleanses us. Because of Jesus, we can live free from guilt and trust Him fully.

Fourth, He has made us righteous and holy. 2 Corinthians 5:21 teaches that through Christ we become the righteousness of God. We are set apart as His children.

Fifth, He is for us. Romans 8:31 says, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” This truth gives us strength in every challenge.

Sixth, He has given us eternal life. John 3:16 assures us that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life. Our future is secure in Him.

Seventh, He has made us co-heirs with Christ. Romans 8:17 tells us we share in His promises, strengthening our trust in His goodness.

Eighth, He is in charge of everything. Psalm 115:3 says He does all that He pleases. His sovereignty brings peace even when life feels uncertain.

Ninth, He is all-powerful and faithful. 2 Timothy says if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.

Tenth, He cannot lie. Titus 1:2 says God promised eternal life before time began. His truthfulness is the foundation of our trust. Numbers 23:19 reminds us that God does not lie or change His mind. What He promises, He fulfills.

Eleventh, He promises to provide and calls us not to worry or fear. In Matthew 6:25-26, Jesus tells us not to be anxious, pointing to how God cares for the birds. In Matthew 6:33, He promises that as we seek His kingdom first, our needs will be provided. God invites us to trust Him instead of living in fear.

Trusting God means relying on Him daily and for eternity. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us to trust Him with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding.

When we trust God daily and acknowledge His continually presence in our life, our perspective changes. We gain peace, hope, and confidence, knowing He is with us and faithful in every step of life.

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Ask these five questions to help discover their personal spiritual condition.

Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?
To you, who is Jesus?
Do you think there is a heaven and a hell?
If you died right now, where would you go?
If what you believe were not true, would you want to know it?

Listen to their answers in a calm and open way. You are asking their permission to share Christ with the last question. If they say no, you can drop it – no confrontation. You have still done the work of Christ and offered the truth.

Here are a series of five Bible verses to ask the lost person to read aloud if you have their permission. Let them read them and remain silent. After each verse they read, ask them what it says to them. If they misunderstand, ask them to read it again until they admit the truth in the verse.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV

if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.… Romans 10:9-10 BSB

Then ask them a series of five questions that summarizes the truth of the verses and lead the lost person to the point of decision.

Are you a sinner?
Do you want forgiveness for your sins?
Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and rose again?
Are you willing to surrender yourself to Christ?
Are you ready to invite Jesus into your heart and into your life?

Lead them in the Sinner's Prayer if they are ready to make a decision. Stay in touch and get them discipled or connect them with a local fellowship or small group for future growth.
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