Where does your confidence come from? 💪

I believe most of us are looking for more confidence, especially during these pandemic-filled days. Whom should we trust? Are there scientific results that can help us shut down or lockdown more? Should I trust this vaccine or this herbal remedy? Everybody seems to have a new theory, conspiracy, or prophecy to help us get out of this mess. Should I wear a mask or two masks? Should I trust the government or a doctor to make these life-changing decisions? I don’t have all the answers, but I do know that our confidence has been shaken. 

The Bible says, “though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee” (Philippians 3:4-5, NIV). Wow! Paul must have had the same doubts or skepticism about degrees or titles. That’s hilarious. 

friend, are you looking for someone with a title or position to help protect you? Have you lost confidence in titles and degrees? Please don’t get me wrong—I love education. I’m even studying for my doctorate right now. I pray for my political leaders, but I don’t place my trust in them. The Bible explains that even Jesus had the same concern: “But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people.” (John 2:24, NIV) 

People are fallible. I’m fallible, and that’s normal. friend, you are fallible as well, but we’ve got a great God who never lets us down. My faith and trust are in God. He is my Rock. So whether you have credentials or not isn’t the real issue. It’s whether you have faith in God or faith in man. Please choose the One who will never let you down, Jesus the King.

Because you are a miracle.