Be Encouraged
by Dean Chicquette
"Be Encouraged," the podcast where we dive into the New Testament topic of TRUST with heartwarming stories and uplifting anecdote ...
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Season 3
Your Cross
“He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 40:3, NKJV) These verses highlight the themes of trust, , and faithfulness in God throughout the Old Testament. But make no mistake, it takes from you a repentant heart. What is that? Well, it is simple. Die to any idea of coming to God for you to keep or gain. Come to God with the same humility as Mary, and let Christ be formed in you. As ruler of your heart, He is as ready to transform the world through blood as Then. Not the shedding of another’s blood but the shedding of His blood now coursing through His life in your veins. “But Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.’” (Matthew 26:52, NKJV)
Healed Core
“A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.” (Proverbs 11:13, NKJV) What if the heart was ill, not physically but spiritually, and the cure was embodied in the Person of JESUS’ residence within it? Furthermore, what if this spiritual remedy was freely accessible to all? Jesus is the ultimate solution for the deeper matters of the soul. He encourages us to accept Him with gratitude, acknowledging His unmatched value and having brought healing to the very core of our being. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!” (Luke 13:34, NKJV)
Your Choice
“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’” (Psalm 31:14, NKJV) This verse expresses steadfast trust and devotion to God. It reflects a personal declaration of faith, affirming God's sovereignty and acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of guidance, protection, and provision. It's a declaration of loyalty and reliance on God amidst life's surprises, affirming He is worthy of your trust and adoration. See Him, then trust Him! “And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:40, NKJV)
Shine Through
“Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.” (Psalm 16:1 NKJV) To experience the full expression of God through us, we must first completely trust in His ability to do so. Our attempts to do good on our own accord are ultimately flawed. However, we can witness His glory shining through by surrendering to God’s natural ability to meet the challenges in our lives. This glory can transform our minds and hearts, allowing us to let go of our efforts and trust in both His divine plan and methods. “For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us, therefore, be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.” (Hebrews 4:10–11 NKJV)
