Schedule | - 11:47 am
Trust in the Word of God Strengthens Faith to Face Life’s Adversities
At the beginning of the message, the bishop clarified that God’s blessings do not mean living a life free of difficulties. On the contrary, as the Lord Jesus stated:
In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’ (John 16:33)
Therefore, God allows difficulties to serve as opportunities to strengthen faith. After all, new challenges arise every day, but faith remains the instrument given by God to face them.
Bishop Macedo compared faith to armor and a source of power. It is through faith that human beings can overcome the evils of this world, especially doubt.
Furthermore, he explained that God grants everyone a measure of faith. In other words, each person receives from God the capacity to believe and face adversity. However, this faith needs to be exercised and preserved daily through the practice of God’s Word.
During the message, the bishop emphasized that doubt never comes alone. When it finds a place in the human heart, it triggers various harmful feelings and behaviors.
Doubt weakens faith. Conversely, strengthened faith can neutralize doubt.
Another point addressed was the danger of making decisions based on feelings. Many mistakes occur when people allow their feelings to speak louder than their faith.
Bishop Macedo explained that feelings originate from the human heart, which is deceitful and corruptible. Therefore, those who act solely on emotion may end up contradicting God’s Word and making decisions that lead to suffering and destruction.
In conclusion, the bishop taught that to overcome doubt, it is necessary to stay away from sin and live in obedience to the Word of God.
• How to Overcome Fear and Doubt Through Faith and the Word of God
