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  WHEN WILL YOU BELIEVE WHAT GOD PROMISED?
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: God asks us to believe what He promised us and to trust in His
strength and power, rather than relying on our own weaknesses and fears.

Topics: "Faith", "Overcoming Inadequacy"
Scripture References: Numbers 13:33, Numbers 14:11, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 40:29, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 5:7

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David Wilkerson addresses the issue of self-doubt among Christians,
emphasizing that feelings of inadequacy stem from a lack of belief in
God's promises. He draws parallels to the Israelite spies who, despite
witnessing God's power, focused on their weaknesses and declared
themselves incapable. Wilkerson asserts that such attitudes are not
humble but rather a rejection of God's strength and faithfulness. He
challenges believers to trust in God's promises and strength, reminding
them that their worth is not defined by their abilities but by their
faith in Him. Ultimately, he calls for a shift from self-doubt to belief
in God's unwavering support.

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Do you know Christians who always complain about how inadequate they
feel? They constantly belittle themselves and compare themselves to
those they admire, thinking, "I'm nothing like him. It's hopeless for
me."

You may remember the Old Testament story of the Israelite spies sent to
scout out the Promised Land. They came back saying, "Yes, it's a land
flowing with milk and honey, but it's also full of giants and walled-up
cities. We're not able to go up against these people. Compared to them,
we are mere grasshoppers" (see Numbers 13).

Now, these men didn't accuse God. They never said, "God isn't able. He
isn't strong enough." They dared not voice such unbelief but, instead,
they focused on themselves, saying, "We're like little bugs in the sight
of our enemies."

That is not humility and it isn't innocent, harmless talk. Rather, it is
an affront to the One who is the light of the world. This light commands
us to believe, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
(Philippians 4:13).

You see, when you complain of your inabilities and weaknesses, you're
not putting yourself down, you're putting down your Lord. How? Because
you're refusing to believe or walk in his Word. The Israelite spies were
so focused on their inabilities they were ready to quit but what was
God's response to their fears and unbelief? "The Lord said to Moses:
'How long will these people reject Me? And how long will they not
believe Me, with all the signs which I have performed among them?'"
(Numbers 14:11). God charged them with one sin: unbelief.

Today the Lord is asking his people the same question he asked Israel:
"When will you believe what I promised you? I said my strength would
come to you in your times of weakness. You are not to rely on the
strength of your flesh. I am Jehovah, everlasting strength, and I will
make you strong through my might."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/when-will-you-believe-what-god-promised/
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