Debra Grant Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) When faced with "insurmountable odds," why do we give up so easily? What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? 1. We listen to the devil. We feel like there is no way out and it is easier to give up than to obey God. We let depression get the best of us. Our trust in God disappears or becomes wavering. 2. We put our trust in God and believe that he will handle everything when we are obedient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganti Vivek Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 When faced with insurmountable odds people give up easily because of lack of faith in the God, actually we do not have any alternative but we simply have doubt weather we should wait upon the Lord or not in certain cases the alternative is get carried away in unbelief and follow the worldly. We should overcome this situation by faith alone. The characteristics of a disciple is the have faith in Almighty God all the time in all the circumstances, including the most impossible situations. Because to our God is everything is possible. Lord says that we see people externally but our God see what we cannot including the inner self and the heart, should walk by the word of God and immolate Christ the ways He showed and walked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 5:20 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) When faced with “insurmountable odds,” why do we give up so easily? What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? When faced with “insurmountable odds,” we sometimes give up so easily when our faith in God is not where it should be. The characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions is one who lives in the realm of the supernatural where God resides. Leaving the natural, where Satan rules behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKeane Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 somewhat related to previous response of moving forward without necessary Prayer and patience attending a response; in this particular, when confronted with major obstacles/surmountable odds quite easy (tempting?) to take these as "sign of the times" and rationalize "caving" as God'sWill now being more clearly visable. End or on-going results is always "blowing in the wind" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) When faced with “insurmountable odds,” why do we give up so easily? What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? When faced with insurmountable odds we often give up to what might seem "easily" because we are human and are subject to attitudes within us as the result of the various kinds of push back to our Christian walk and service. Those that overcome only overcome by the grace and strength of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They don't take their eyes off Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth kerr Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I think most of us give up when we face difficulties, not just insurmountable odds, because we are self-oriented and committed to ourselves before God. We make plans we think will benefit us but when we encounter difficulties, we decide that the difficulties destroy the benefits and we quit. A Christian who perseveres in faithful service to God in the face of difficulties is a person who --- believes God knows everything, is present everywhere always, and is all-powerful, --- believes God is sovereign and controls everything, and as our Creator, has the right to do whatever He wants with us, --- seeks direction and wisdom from God for all his endeavors: studying and meditating on Scripture to see what it teaches and how that applies to this particular situation, --- prays a lot about everything, and ---has picked up his cross and is following Jesus willingly to his death because overcoming these difficulties may, no ... will, result in great loss, disability, and even human death. (Matthew 10:38-39, 16:24-26; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 9:23-26, 14:27) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSF Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) When faced with "insurmountable odds," why do we give up so easily? What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? I think when I hit barriers, I back off, assuming I was not really on track with what I was supposed to be doing. it is so easy to doubt oneself and one's reading of what God wants. A disciple who is sure is confident, faithful, persistent, dedicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 We give up because we are not strong enough to overcome the odds, but with God on our side we are strong enough to overcome all odds. A disciple lives by faith in Gods promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) Q. When faced with "insurmountable odds," why do we give up so easily? A. Lack of strong faith enough to trust in the Lord God to help us fight it out victoriously to the end Q. What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? A. Unshakeable faith in God's ability to deliver us no matter the enormity of the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 James 3v17,18 Wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy, and good fruit, impartial and sincere. When we give up we lack this heavenly wisdom but also we are not clinging on to God which is what we must do when times are really tough.We forget His promises when we are face with difficult circumstances Joshua 1v9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. He may not remove the hard situation but He will surely go through it with us. We must trust and know in our hearts that He can bring up through everything that can possibly happen to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souxieq Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 On 8/16/2017 at 2:50 AM, Pastor Ralph said: Q4. (Ezra 6:1-12) When faced with “insurmountable odds,” why do we give up so easily? What are the characteristics of a disciple who retains a robust faith in the God of amazing breakthroughs and impossible solutions? Lack of faith and succumbing easily to ideas that seem to give a sense comfort even if temporary - A disciple with robust faith would continue doing what is right in God's eyes while offering up prayers of faith even as opposition persists. Prayers will keep one's spirit up and bringing to mind God's promises will sustain an unflagging spirit when faced with 'insurmountable odds' . This faith comes with being in the Lord's Word and with constant communication with Him, which helps build up faith, so when the rubber hits the road, it does not cause any deviation from the path towards the objective. Haggai and Zachariah were the voices that held up the spirit of the builders of the temple while the building was being opposed. They urged the Israelites on, urging and advising them to move forward with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropah Muindisi Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 4a) We give up because of so many reasons like comparison, feeling delayed, feeling like time is running out, not having complete faith in God and his capability to do it for us etc. 4b) Resilience, endurance, patience,faith,belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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