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BIG confidence // Tuesday E-Devotion

Jeremiah 17:7  (nlt) --- Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
 
I know where I am going, and I am excited about it.  Far too many people are shocked when I say something like that.  And what gets me the most is when Christian leaders accuse you of being arrogant for such.
 
Forgive me, but God provided for plenty of people (as we see in the Bible) who had to be bold to carry on their God-given vision.  Nehemiah is probably my favorite.  He has awesome character and leadership skills.  Another of my favorites is David.  I like this verse:
 
Acts 13:36  (nlt) --- ...after David had done the will of God in his own generation, he died ...
 
David was the dude God said was 'a man after his own heart'.  He did some awful things, but he brought many people to see God's glory.  The verse above says that David lived for the purpose God has for him, and then he died.  That's real vision, and I believe that man had loads of confidence.
 
I close today by giving you part of Psalm 2 from The Message.  My prayer is that God would increase my confidence in Him and give me greater passion for the vision He has entrusted to me and The Community Fellowship!
 
Earth-leaders push for position...The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers: "Let's get free of God!...Let me tell you what God said next...Worship God in adoring embrace, Celebrate in trembling awe. Kiss Messiah!  Your very lives are in danger, you know;  His anger is about to explode, But if you make a run for Godā€”you won't regret it!

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