The One Thing That's Needful

Today, listeners delve deeper into the heart of God and the truth of His word regarding His divine protection even in the most perilous times. Dr. Siohvaughn Funches assures us that God is our only divine protection against anything the enemy hurls at us. Believers are reassured that God's tender words to do the one thing that is needful reign true today and always. Listeners are sure to grow in faith and be positioned to receive what God has for them.

It's important for every believer to know that it is God's perfect will to protect His children. This series shows us that no matter the peril, God is able to perfectly protect His people from all danger, deliver them and turn what was meant for their harm into their utmost good! On today’s show, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches helps us build the strength to withstand all the misfortunes going on in the world today. Have some faith and listen to her as she highlights how God is truly our light and divine protection.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues this series about how “God Is Our Divine Protection.” This is a timeless message; we have a real enemy who seeks to kill, steal, and destroy. Jesus has come that he may give us life more abundantly. That’s where our focus should be. The Lord has made us aware of Satan’s devices for a reason. This message is also timely, given the coronavirus global pandemic, which by the power of God’s Spirit, in Jesus’s name, we are overcoming.

Dr. Funches reviews from an earlier message that God’s provision always precedes the problem and that God goes before us. Dr. Funches tells how God used the Book of Esther to inspire her in writing You Gotta Let God Finish. Dr. Funches summarizes the Book of Esther and how God’s provision went before her to save the Jewish people from their enemies. Dr. Funches tells how Esther, and all the word of God, is relevant today. Dr. Funches draws from Isaiah 54 a message that the devil shall not prosper against the believers in Jesus Christ. Dr. Funches invites all listeners to go back to the first series in this podcast to learn about faith in Jesus Christ.

Listen in to hear how you, a believer in Jesus, can trust in God’s divine protection for you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[1:58] Psalm 91 [chapter referenced]

[10:39] Esther [full book summarized]

[22:14] Isaiah 54:17, NKJV 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,”  Says the Lord.

[23:13] John 16:33, NKJV 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

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You Gotta Let God Finish! by Siohvaughn L. Funches

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches talks about how “God Is Our Divine Protector.” It is the perfect will of God to provide for us His divine protection. Dr. Funches begins this podcast with a  prayer for protection on the believers in Jesus Christ and on first responders and the national and international leaders dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and on born-again believers dealing with loss or other problems.

Dr. Funches stresses that all the books of the Bible prove God’s will to protect His people. God works on you from the inside out and when your heart is right, your life will be right. God’s message is on time and timeless as He transforms believers into the image of Christ.

Listen in to hear how you, a believer in Jesus, can trust in God’s divine protection for you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[7:17] Psalm 91, [chapter referenced]

[7:36] Ephesians 6:11–17, [the armor of God passage referenced]

[8:10] Psalm 91:1–16, NKJV 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”

[10:35] Romans 8:28, NKJV 8 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

[10:56] John 16:33, NKJV 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

[11:17] Psalm 46:1–2, NKJV 1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.

[14:05] Luke 1:26–38, [Gabriel’s announcement to Mary referenced]

[26:33] Luke 10:42, NKJV, 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

[27:11] Romans 8:14, NKJV 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

[27:36] Matthew 18:12, NKJV 12 “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying?”

[28:35] Exodus, [God leading Israel away from Pharaoh by Moses referenced]

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches finishes this series, “God Is God, All by Himself.” This refreshing series brings rest and trust in God and brings you to a place of faith in God. It takes you from pending prayer requests to possessing your possessions.

Dr. Funches encourages listeners to go back and listen to the previous episodes to get the full message. Dr. Funches recaps from last week that God goes before us and prepares the way. God has declared and determined a sure end in the beginning. God knows how everything will turn out. We can trust in God.

Dr. Funches starts this week’s message by focusing on the fact that God is a giver. The lesser gifts are included in the greatest gift. A gift must be received. Before you can receive it, you must believe. God gave Eve to Adam in his sleep. Dr. Funches explains how a spouse from God is a great blessing and that Satan is trying to fight against families. Dr. Funches concludes with encouragement to ask God for His wisdom to guide you in life.Listen in to hear how you, a believer in Jesus, can trust God to prepare the way before you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[4:11] Mark 9:24, NKJV 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

[5:12] Romans 8:32, NKJV 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

[6:40] Revelation 13:8, NKJV 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

[8:39] John 3:16, NKJV 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

[9:01] Hebrews 13:8, NKJV 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

[9:05] Jeremiah 18:6, NKJV 6 “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?” says the Lord. “Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!

[11:08] Psalm 46:10, NKJV 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

[15:29] 2 Kings 6:15–17, NKJV 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” 16 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

[18:26] Psalm 127:2, AMP 2 It is vain for you to rise early, To retire late, To eat the bread of anxious labors — For He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep.

[20:00] 1 John 4:18, NKJV 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

[21:26] Genesis 2:21–24, NKJV 21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. 23 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man.” 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

[24:] Proverbs 6:16–19, NKJV 16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

[25:41] Ephesians 5:25, NKJV 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.

[25:49] Ephesians 5:22, NKJV 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

[30:55] 1 John 1:8, NKJV 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

[31:02] James 2:10, NKJV 10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.

[32:57] Esther, [entire book referenced]

[34:53] 1 Kings 3:5–13, [summarized]

[36:06] 1 Corinthians 1:30, NKJV 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God — and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The True Story for God’s Glory: The Life of Siohvaughn L. Funches-Wade, by Siohvaughn L. Funches-Wade

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues the series, “God Is God, All by Himself.” Besides Him, there is no other. We will never be disappointed in trusting the Lord.

Dr. Funches first encourages listeners who have not heard the first three episodes of this series to go back and listen to them to get the full message. Dr. Funches recaps from last week that God goes before us and prepares the way for our benefit.

Dr. Funches then starts this week’s message returning to the creation of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1 and proceeding with various scripture passages from the Old and New Testaments, teaching of God’s love for us and His giving to us all that we need.Listen in to hear how you, as a believer in Jesus, can trust God to prepare the way before you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[4:31] Genesis 1, NKJV [referenced]

[4:48] Genesis 1:26, NKJV 26 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

[6:51] Acts 10:34 NKJV, 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.

[8:17] Deuteronomy 6:10–11, Revival Study Bible 10 So it shall be, when the LORD your God brings you into the land of which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you large and beautiful cities which you did not build, 11 houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, hewn-out wells which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant—when you have eaten and are full.

[9:09] Matthew 14:19, NKJV 19 Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

[9:23] Matthew 8:2–3, NKJV 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

[9:27] Matthew 9:20–22, NKJV 20 And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. 21 For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” 22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.

[12:41] Matthew 20:28, NKJV 28 “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

[12:45] John 14:9, NKJV 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

[13:05] John 11, NKJV [full chapter referenced]

[13:23] Luke 10:40–42, NKJV 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

[23:50] Proverbs 11:30, NKJV 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

[25:49] Psalm 46:10, NKJV 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

[28:27] Revelation 13:8, NKJV 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

[32:03] Psalm 27:10, NKJV 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me.

[32:27] Hebrews 7:7, NKJV 7 Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better.

[33:02] Philippians 2:9, NKJV 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues the series, “God Is God, All by Himself.” Besides Him, there is no other. We will never be disappointed in trusting the Lord.

Dr. Funches looks back at the beginning of this series with verses from Isaiah. Dr. Funches invites all listeners who missed the earlier episodes in this series to go back and hear the word and get the revelation from it, first. God wants you to get all good things from Him for your blessing and the blessing of others through your faith.

Dr. Funches begins this week’s message by teaching that prayer brings us closer to God and picking up a discussion of verses from Genesis 1 at the conclusion of last week’s message. God goes before you and He has determined the end in the beginning.

Dr. Funches brings together passages from Genesis, Deuteronomy, Matthew, and Joshua to show God’s provision going before you, the believer in Jesus Christ. Listen in to hear how you, as a believer in Jesus, can trust God to prepare the way before you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[5:47] Isaiah 43:10–11, NKJV 10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord, And besides Me there is no savior.

[6:14] Isaiah 45:15, NKJV 5 I am the Lord, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me.

[7:37] Genesis 1, NKJV [chapter summarized]

[14:59] Genesis 1:26, NKJV 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

[16:38] Genesis 1:28, NKJV 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

[17:13] Genesis 1:29–31, NKJV 29 And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. 30 Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”; and it was so. 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

[22:40] Hebrews 13:8, NKJV 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

[23:58] Genesis 3, NKJV [chapter referenced]

[27:41] Deuteronomy 6:10–11, NKJV 10 “So it shall be, when the Lord your God brings you into the land of which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you large and beautiful cities which you did not build, 11 houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, hewn-out wells which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant—when you have eaten and are full—”

[29:21] Romans 10:17, NKJV 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

[29:32] Matthew 17:20, NKJV 20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

[31:02] Matthew 6:33, NKJV 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

[34:01] Joshua 24:13, NKJV 13 I have given you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you did not build, and you dwell in them; you eat of the vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues the series, “God Is God, All by Himself.” Besides Him, there is no other. Dr. Funches invites you to go back and listen to the first episode of this series to reflect on God’s sovereignty. This series carries timely and timeless truths to help you rest in God’s faithfulness.

Dr. Funches recaps the episode of last week starting with Jesus Christ’s words, “It is finished.” Dr. Funches speaks of the fight being finished by Christ, with our part as born-again believers being to believe. This causes our hearts to trust in God more and more. Dr. Funches encourages you to listen to Christ-centered teachings and rhema words from God to experience the promises of God.Dr. Funches begins this week’s message with verses from Isaiah that speak of God’s power and His perfect protection for believers. Dr. Funches encourages you to get at the feet of Jesus in the morning and the evening and take care of your health and your body; when you are weak, the enemy comes to tempt and distract you. She urges you to take heed to the words of your Savior, who came that you may have life more abundantly. Dr. Funches continues her message with additional passages from the Holy Bible describing how God prepares our way before us.

Listen in to hear how you, as a believer in Jesus, can trust God to prepare the way before you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[6:50] Mark 4:37–39, NKJV 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

[7:05] Matthew 8:8, 13, NKJV 8 The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. 13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour.

[7:18] Hebrews 13:8, NKJV 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

[7:36] Luke 8:43–46, NKJV 43 Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, 44 came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped. 45 And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ” 46 But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.”

[9:48] 1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV 9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

[11:30] John 19:30, NKJV 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

[16:14] Isaiah 43:10–11, NKJV 10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord,

And besides Me there is no savior.

[16:43] Isaiah 45:5, NKJV 5 I am the Lord, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me,

[20:54] Isaiah 52:12, NKJV 12 For you shall not go out with haste, Nor go by flight; For the Lord will go before you, And the God of Israel will be your rear guard.

[30:49] Romans 8:28, NKJV 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

[31:40] Genesis 1, NKJV [full chapter referenced]

[32:25] Genesis 1:26, NKJV 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Please visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches begins the series, “God Is God, All by Himself.” Besides Him, there is no other. Dr. Funches speaks of the inspiration she had to share this message today that invites the listener to trust in the Lord.

Dr. Funches explores through a series of scripture references the topic of God’s power to go before you and prepare all things for you to bless you in your faith, even when the way seems long and hard.

Listen in to hear how you, as a believer in Jesus, can trust God to prepare the way before you.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[4:36] Romans 10:11, NKJV 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.”

[5:49] John 19:30, NKJV 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

[8:08] Proverbs 27:17, NKJV 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

[10:53] Luke 12:27, NKJV 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

[15:55] 1 Corinthians 1:30, NKJV 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God — and righteousness and sanctification and redemption —

[16:33] Isaiah 43:10–11, NKJV 10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He.

Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord, And besides Me there is no savior.

[18:23] Isaiah 45:5, NKJV 55 I am the Lord, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me.

[19:38] Psalm 36:9 NKJV 9 For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.

[23:12] 2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

[24:30] Romans 8:32, NKJV 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

[25:16] Isaiah 52:12, NKJV 12 For you shall not go out with haste, Nor go by flight; For the Lord will go before you, And the God of Israel will be your rear guard.

[25:34] 2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

[32:24] John 5:5–6, NKJV 5 Now a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

You Gotta Let God Finish, by Siohvaughn L. FunchesPlease visit DrFunches.com for books, blogs, and more helpful resources from Dr. Funches and for ways to get involved with this ministry, A Woman’s Worth Foundation.

In today’s episode, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues the series, “When You Don’t Understand His Hand, Trust His Heart.” Dr. Funches picks up where she left off in last week’s message. Dr. Funches first welcomes new listeners and encourages you to go back to the beginning of this series, to benefit from all the messages about trusting in God’s heart.

It is vital for the believer to trust the heart of God, to persevere through a trial when you don’t understand His hand, or what it is that God is doing. You may not understand His timing or why He’s refraining from doing something. Dr. Funches returns to the story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in John 11 as an example of how God takes everything and works it together for our good. Dr. Funches contrasts the work God does inside us with the miracles He performs for us. Dr. Funches witnesses how she was blessed by being fully restored miraculously from a broken state. Dr. Funches emphasizes Jesus revealing Himself as the resurrection and the life. Dr. Funches likens the father of the prodigal son to our Father in Heaven who does love us unconditionally.

Dr. Funches returns to John 11 about Martha, Mary, and Lazarus and continues through John 11:34, sharing her witness of God’s love for you.

Listen in to hear how you can trust in God’s heart as a New Covenant believer of Jesus.

KEY BIBLE VERSES

[3:58] John 11, NKJV [referenced]

[13:38] 1 John 1:10, NKJV 1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

[13:47] Luke 15:11–32, NKJV [the parable of the lost son referenced]

[18:11] John 11:28–32, NKJV 28 And when she had said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary her sister, saying, “The Teacher has come and is calling for you.” 29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him. 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. 31 Then the Jews who were with her in the house, and comforting her, when they saw that Mary rose up quickly and went out, followed her, saying, “She is going to the tomb to weep there.” 32 Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

[19:35] Romans 10:17, NKJV 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

[22:34] John 11:33–35, NKJV 33 Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. 34 And He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept.

[27:47] John 11:34–36, NKJV 34 And He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”

[28:35] John 11:37, NKJV 37 And some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?”

[29:42] Romans 8:28, NKJV 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

[29:58] John 11:38- 39, NKJV 38 Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”

[30:49] John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”

[31:19] Matthew 19:26, NKJV 26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

[32:50] Revelation 1:8, NKJV 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

[35:32] John 11:40–42, NKJV 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.”

[36:00] John 11:43, NKJV 43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!”

[36:37] John 11:44, NKJV 44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.”

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