In Judges 6, the people of Israel only turned to God when they were in trouble. God appointed Gideon, even though he didn't believe in himself, to save Israel through His power. The only thing we need to know to walk in victory is that God is with us and that He's told us to go forward!

Nicodemus was a member of the Pharisees, yet his curiosity about Jesus led him to visit the Lord at night. In blunt honesty, Jesus outlines His one-of-a-kind relationship to the Father and explains the death and rebirth that's necessary for someone to become a child of God.

In this second portion of this episode, we'll continue to look at the purposes God has in allowing us to go through dry wilderness seasons. Even Jesus had these seasons—but He left them in the power of the Spirit! Jesus made a habit of going to the synagogue, reading the Word, and sitting under teaching—even though He was the embodiment of the Word of God. How much more should we do the same!

In Luke 4, we see the story of Jesus' baptism. Heaven opened and God's people heard from Him for the first time in 400 years. The Father affirmed Jesus as His Son, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him as a dove in the same moment. If even Jesus had to go through wilderness experiences after this, we will also need to rely on God in the midst of our difficult days!

In John 18, we find the story of Jesus walking with His disciples during His last hours on earth. Even though He's about to experience unspeakable pain, He takes these moments to impart wisdom and comfort to His disciples, taking care of them to the very end.

In this second part of the episode, we'll continue looking at Peter's journey and his encouragement to the church to persevere through the power of the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus also persevered in the mission God set before Him—and since He did, we have the privilege of being clothed in His righteousness!

In this episode, we'll explore the transformation of Simon Peter and what his story has to teach us. It's essential to stay strong in the Lord and keep praying to him in the midst of difficulty. Peter was dedicated to growing and maturing the church by encouraging and exhorting them to persevere in the faith.

In this second portion of the episode, we continue looking at the conversion experience of Saul in Acts 9. Even though Saul wasn't worthy of grace or forgiveness, God took one of the church's worst persecutors and transformed his heart to become one of the Bible's most well-known voices.

In this episode, we'll look at the story of Saul's conversion in Acts chapter 9. Even though Saul was one of the most learned Pharisees, he hadn't yet encountered Jesus Christ. When he becomes submissive and surrenders to God, however, God transforms him into one of the major voices of the New Testament.

When The Locust Come Pt 2 by Dr. Derek Grier