REFRESH

Like the podcast of last week on the miracle of Jesus with the woman with the issue of blood, I think if we place ourselves further into the story we become one of the listeners of Jesus, there, on that day. We then become responsible to the words and cannot easily pass over or ignore the message. The message that all people have value to God.

"Your suffering is over!"

Nothing was going to keep this woman from getting to Jesus. She had faith in his Messiahship. She was willing to sacrifice scorn, abuse, and, let's be honest, making others and even Jesus unclean by her actions. But, forget it! She fought through the crowds because she was willing to do whatever she could. And the response of Jesus is hopeful, amazing, and wonderful. "Your suffering is over."

After returning from Israel, here are just a few Bible lessons from several special locations!

Relax in the fact that God has you….. He has _________. That's it. Just relax. Have relationship with God. Walk with Him and talk with Him along the way.

In Part 2 we discuss entrusting YOU to God. God is safe to lead us through this life. He is safe in great joy and great sorrow. It is safe to entrust your life to him and walk with him through hopelessness, suffering, pain, despair, anxiety, and worry. In this way, God is the only and safest place to rest your weary soul.

Session one reveals the life of Abraham and Sarah and the result of entrusting their life to God - And how their actions can impact you.

The environment and living conditions for the Bedouin are difficult. Perhaps one where you would expect them to do the opposite of being hospitable. Yet, their hospitality is legendary.

How do you reflect the nature of God by showing hospitality/care to those around you?

Because you are valuable to Him, God does not waste even our wandering and indecision. The hand of God is directive in nature. It is decisive. It is confident. He will use our success and even our failures for his Kingdom.

As you navigate life, what is God concerned with? Fear of man, or fear of God who casts out all the fear that humans bring into the picture! God is concerned with our obedience to him. And He promises to walk life with us.

Entrusting ourselves to God leads us THROUGH fear which destroys hopelessness, suffering, pain, despair, anxiety, and worry.

The mustard seed, when planted, watered, and nourished can grow to great proportions. It is persistent, it does not give up. It will weave its way through the dirt, moving whatever is in its path to overcome.

So too, Faith - When placed in God and acted upon.