The word troubled means to stir or disrupt. Another definition is to disquiet or render anxious. The events of the day can disquiet or render us anxious. God did not intend for His people to live in fear. The bible is clear that Jesus is our strength, and He will be with us all the days of our life. It also says that His grace will make up the difference where our strength is insufficient. The only way we will know God’s full strength is in our weakness.

In our text, the man had sat by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years, waiting for his opportunity to be healed. Jesus comes along and asks if he wants to be healed. The man replies with excuses. The way the pool worked was that an angel would trouble the water, and the first one into the water would be healed. Your miracle is in the trouble. If we want our miracle, we must go into trouble.

Old Testimate Jewish law was very detailed. The law required a sacrifice for different events, and each offering was particular and precise. These sacrifices and details served a purpose, to offer forgiveness for sin. Even with all the specific details in the law, God provided for those unable to meet the particular requirements. If circumstances put them in a place where they could not financially afford the lamb or the ox, God allowed them to bring a dove or pigeon. God was trying to make a way for even those who could not afford it could bring a sacrifice. We often make excuses for our lack of sacrifice to hide our shame at not having enough or falling short. Our text in Leviticus that makes allowances for those who could not afford the lamb for sacrifice shows us that God is more interested in the meaning of the sacrifice than the monetary value. God will make up the difference between what we have and what is required.

Old Testimate Jewish law was very detailed. The law required a sacrifice for different events, and each offering was particular and precise. These sacrifices and details served a purpose, to offer forgiveness for sin. Even with all the specific details in the law, God provided for those unable to meet the particular requirements. If circumstances put them in a place where they could not financially afford the lamb or the ox, God allowed them to bring a dove or pigeon. God was trying to make a way for even those who could not afford it could bring a sacrifice. We often make excuses for our lack of sacrifice to hide our shame at not having enough or falling short. Our text in Leviticus that makes allowances for those who could not afford the lamb for sacrifice shows us that God is more interested in the meaning of the sacrifice than the monetary value. God will make up the difference between what we have and what is required.

Old Testimate Jewish law was very detailed. The law required a sacrifice for different events, and each offering was particular and precise. These sacrifices and details served a purpose, to offer forgiveness for sin. Even with all the specific details in the law, God provided for those unable to meet the particular requirements. If circumstances put them in a place where they could not financially afford the lamb or the ox, God allowed them to bring a dove or pigeon. God was trying to make a way for even those who could not afford it could bring a sacrifice. We often make excuses for our lack of sacrifice to hide our shame at not having enough or falling short. Our text in Leviticus that makes allowances for those who could not afford the lamb for sacrifice shows us that God is more interested in the meaning of the sacrifice than the monetary value. God will make up the difference between what we have and what is required.

The thirty-year war was primarily fought in central Europe, but the effects of that conflict were felt worldwide. Eight million people died, but most were collateral damage and not directly related to military battles. One of the greatest revivals the world has ever seen happened during this time. There was also a great spiritual revival. Some historians estimate 50,000 hymns were written during this time. Out of these years of suffering came songs that have influence even today. Our grief and times of trial do not have to be wasted in bitterness and anger. Something in our soul can turn that time of trial into great praise. Conflict does not have to lead to greater conflict.

Our text today is a familiar one. Paul and Silas had been beaten and bound in stocks in the inner prison. The question is, what are we going to do when someone harms us, and we find ourselves in our own prison? Paul and Silas opened their mouths and began to praise God. No one can imprison you if we turn our hardship into praise to God.

We have two weapons: prayer and praise. Prayer is a confession, admitting what is wrong with us. Praise is a profession, declaring what is right with God. We must use both. We cannot go through life declaring our failure, which makes us a victim.

Prayer accelerates and hurries the healing process by identifying the problem. Praise is what activates the solution to our problem.

The thirty-year war was primarily fought in central Europe, but the effects of that conflict were felt worldwide. Eight million people died, but most were collateral damage and not directly related to military battles. One of the greatest revivals the world has ever seen happened during this time. There was also a great spiritual revival. Some historians estimate 50,000 hymns were written during this time. Out of these years of suffering came songs that have influence even today. Our grief and times of trial do not have to be wasted in bitterness and anger. Something in our soul can turn that time of trial into great praise. Conflict does not have to lead to greater conflict.

Our text today is a familiar one. Paul and Silas had been beaten and bound in stocks in the inner prison. The question is, what are we going to do when someone harms us, and we find ourselves in our own prison? Paul and Silas opened their mouths and began to praise God. No one can imprison you if we turn our hardship into praise to God.

We have two weapons: prayer and praise. Prayer is a confession, admitting what is wrong with us. Praise is a profession, declaring what is right with God. We must use both. We cannot go through life declaring our failure, which makes us a victim.

Prayer accelerates and hurries the healing process by identifying the problem. Praise is what activates the solution to our problem.

The thirty-year war was primarily fought in central Europe, but the effects of that conflict were felt worldwide. Eight million people died, but most were collateral damage and not directly related to military battles. One of the greatest revivals the world has ever seen happened during this time. There was also a great spiritual revival. Some historians estimate 50,000 hymns were written during this time. Out of these years of suffering came songs that have influence even today. Our grief and times of trial do not have to be wasted in bitterness and anger. Something in our soul can turn that time of trial into great praise. Conflict does not have to lead to greater conflict.

Our text today is a familiar one. Paul and Silas had been beaten and bound in stocks in the inner prison. The question is, what are we going to do when someone harms us, and we find ourselves in our own prison? Paul and Silas opened their mouths and began to praise God. No one can imprison you if we turn our hardship into praise to God.

We have two weapons: prayer and praise. Prayer is a confession, admitting what is wrong with us. Praise is a profession, declaring what is right with God. We must use both. We cannot go through life declaring our failure, which makes us a victim.

Prayer accelerates and hurries the healing process by identifying the problem. Praise is what activates the solution to our problem.

Our world embraces fatalism: what will be will be. The bible is replete with stories of people who did not espouse this doctrine. They believe that they can change things in their life. Bro. Ashcraft offers two strategies to make a change for the better.

Our world embraces fatalism: what will be will be. The bible is replete with stories of people who did not espouse this doctrine. They believe that they can change things in their life. Bro. Ashcraft offers two strategies to make a change for the better.

Our world embraces fatalism: what will be will be. The bible is replete with stories of people who did not espouse this doctrine. They believe that they can change things in their life. Bro. Ashcraft offers two strategies to make a change for the better.