Jordan Rice discusses the importance of having faith beyond feelings and embracing unexpected disruptions in God's plans. The podcast explores how Jesus challenges disciples, divine interruptions in callings, procrastination in faith, and activating faith with limited provisions.
Functional faith leads to action in life, not just mere belief.
God works with what we have, turning insufficiency into sufficiency through faith in Him.
Deep dives
Functional Faith and Putting Belief into Action
Faith should not be ornamental but functional, leading to action in our lives. Believing in God requires more than just strong faith; having faith in the right thing is crucial. Faith is not a feeling or a calculated formula, but a belief that prompts us to act. Walking by faith and not by sight allows us to experience God's work in ways we never imagined.
Starting with What You Have and Faith Beyond Comfort Zones
God works with what we have, not what we wish we had, demonstrating his sufficiency despite our limitations. Procrastination, avoiding responsibility, and worrying hinder a functional faith. Moving beyond comfort zones challenges us to rely on God, disrupting our plans and necessitating our trust in Him.
Trusting God's Provision and Moving Beyond Anxiety
Jesus transforms insufficiency into abundance, highlighting God's ability to make the inadequate sufficient. Looking to Jesus, the source of our faith, over focusing on resources, alleviates anxiety. Trusting God even when we can't foresee the outcome leads to experiencing His miraculous work in our lives.