Whatever IT is, you are well able to overcome it. Trouble will come into all lives. It might be an enemy, it might be a friend, and often it is our own thinking that is against us. We all have an IT that we must overcome to enter the promised land. Our text is the report of the spies sent to scout the land God had promised. They returned with a report confirming that the land was all God had said it would be. There is no denying the greatness that He had promised. However, the spies went on to describe strong cities and strong people, and they were detracted from walking into the promise that God had for them. Twelve went in, and only two were optimistic they could possess it. Ten of them had fears and doubts. These ten looked at reality and determined that they could not do it. They discounted God’s involvement in the situation. God had already determined the outcome; all they needed to do was step in and possess the land.

Whatever IT is, you are well able to overcome it. Trouble will come into all lives. It might be an enemy, it might be a friend, and often it is our own thinking that is against us. We all have an IT that we must overcome to enter the promised land. Our text is the report of the spies sent to scout the land God had promised. They returned with a report confirming that the land was all God had said it would be. There is no denying the greatness that He had promised. However, the spies went on to describe strong cities and strong people, and they were detracted from walking into the promise that God had for them. Twelve went in, and only two were optimistic they could possess it. Ten of them had fears and doubts. These ten looked at reality and determined that they could not do it. They discounted God’s involvement in the situation. God had already determined the outcome; all they needed to do was step in and possess the land.

If you are stressed over the things you are facing in life or are overwhelmed by feelings that you are not enough, this message is a word to you. According to the word of God, you were made for this moment. Our text from three different scriptures sees the disciples facing a situation that was beyond their ability. In each case, the Lord responds that they lacked faith. He was not questioning the existence of their faith but that they failed to recognize the full potential of what was inside them. It is in us. We do not have to pray it down, God has already deposited it in our souls. We must wake up and recognize what we have and its potential. When we understand the potential of faith, we recognize our power to overcome whatever life brings our way. The Bible says that one grain of faith is all that it takes. Too often, we are overwhelmed by the voices that tell us that we are not enough and will never be enough. Those voices contradict the word of God. We must quit letting our past failures determine our future. We are trapped by our own thoughts that cannot leave our failures behind and look to God's future for us. Our text is clear that with only a small amount of faith, we can overcome our past and our dim view of ourselves. God’s word says we are forgiven. We were made for this moment.

If you are stressed over the things you are facing in life or are overwhelmed by feelings that you are not enough, this message is a word to you. According to the word of God, you were made for this moment. Our text from three different scriptures sees the disciples facing a situation that was beyond their ability. In each case, the Lord responds that they lacked faith. He was not questioning the existence of their faith but that they failed to recognize the full potential of what was inside them. It is in us. We do not have to pray it down, God has already deposited it in our souls. We must wake up and recognize what we have and its potential. When we understand the potential of faith, we recognize our power to overcome whatever life brings our way. The Bible says that one grain of faith is all that it takes. Too often, we are overwhelmed by the voices that tell us that we are not enough and will never be enough. Those voices contradict the word of God. We must quit letting our past failures determine our future. We are trapped by our own thoughts that cannot leave our failures behind and look to God's future for us. Our text is clear that with only a small amount of faith, we can overcome our past and our dim view of ourselves. God’s word says we are forgiven. We were made for this moment.

If you are stressed over the things you are facing in life or are overwhelmed by feelings that you are not enough, this message is a word to you. According to the word of God, you were made for this moment. Our text from three different scriptures sees the disciples facing a situation that was beyond their ability. In each case, the Lord responds that they lacked faith. He was not questioning the existence of their faith but that they failed to recognize the full potential of what was inside them. It is in us. We do not have to pray it down, God has already deposited it in our souls. We must wake up and recognize what we have and its potential. When we understand the potential of faith, we recognize our power to overcome whatever life brings our way. The Bible says that one grain of faith is all that it takes. Too often, we are overwhelmed by the voices that tell us that we are not enough and will never be enough. Those voices contradict the word of God. We must quit letting our past failures determine our future. We are trapped by our own thoughts that cannot leave our failures behind and look to God's future for us. Our text is clear that with only a small amount of faith, we can overcome our past and our dim view of ourselves. God’s word says we are forgiven. We were made for this moment.

What indicators can you look for in a church that indicates they are true Christ followers?

In chapter 14 of Romans, Paul dealt with the church about being mindful of others, especially those not as mature in their faith. We all desire to go to the same place, and our goal should be to go to heaven with as many people as possible. In Chapter 15, Paul lists a church's characteristics that align with God’s ideals. The first is to consider others. We must learn how to deal with the weaknesses of those less strong in their faith. What would happen if our thoughts were not about ourselves but each other? Surround everyone with an atmosphere of love so that they can grow spiritually.

Secondly, a Godly fellowship would love the word of God. And third, is that a Christian fellowship would operate with fortitude. We as a people must understand that there is endurance and stamina required for living with God. The rain falls on the just and unjust. Life happens to everyone, and living for God does not exempt us from experiencing trials, pains, and troubles. God’s people must have resilience.

What indicators can you look for in a church that indicates they are true Christ followers?

In chapter 14 of Romans, Paul dealt with the church about being mindful of others, especially those not as mature in their faith. We all desire to go to the same place, and our goal should be to go to heaven with as many people as possible. In Chapter 15, Paul lists a church's characteristics that align with God’s ideals. The first is to consider others. We must learn how to deal with the weaknesses of those less strong in their faith. What would happen if our thoughts were not about ourselves but each other? Surround everyone with an atmosphere of love so that they can grow spiritually.

Secondly, a Godly fellowship would love the word of God. And third, is that a Christian fellowship would operate with fortitude. We as a people must understand that there is endurance and stamina required for living with God. The rain falls on the just and unjust. Life happens to everyone, and living for God does not exempt us from experiencing trials, pains, and troubles. God’s people must have resilience.

What indicators can you look for in a church that indicates they are true Christ followers?

In chapter 14 of Romans, Paul dealt with the church about being mindful of others, especially those not as mature in their faith. We all desire to go to the same place, and our goal should be to go to heaven with as many people as possible. In Chapter 15, Paul lists a church's characteristics that align with God’s ideals. The first is to consider others. We must learn how to deal with the weaknesses of those less strong in their faith. What would happen if our thoughts were not about ourselves but each other? Surround everyone with an atmosphere of love so that they can grow spiritually.

Secondly, a Godly fellowship would love the word of God. And third, is that a Christian fellowship would operate with fortitude. We as a people must understand that there is endurance and stamina required for living with God. The rain falls on the just and unjust. Life happens to everyone, and living for God does not exempt us from experiencing trials, pains, and troubles. God’s people must have resilience.

The word pit usually means an undesirable place or condition. A pit is not a place where we want to spend any time. The Psalmist says a pit is a place where God cannot hear your cry. Isolation is horrible, and we must remember that we are never truly alone because God is with us. Brother Long uses stories of people who found themselves in a pit to teach us how to survive life in the pits.

The word pit usually means an undesirable place or condition. A pit is not a place where we want to spend any time. The Psalmist says a pit is a place where God cannot hear your cry. Isolation is horrible, and we must remember that we are never truly alone because God is with us. Brother Long uses stories of people who found themselves in a pit to teach us how to survive life in the pits.