Truth For Life Daily Program Help in Our Weakness (Part 2 of 2)
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Nov 5, 2025 Facing trials can lead to unexpected blessings, as discussed through Paul's struggles and reliance on God's strength. Alistair Begg shares how humility invites the Spirit's guidance, using Jehoshaphat's dependent leadership as an example. The podcast emphasizes the importance of prayer in revealing our weaknesses and how the Spirit intercedes on our behalf. With heartfelt insights, listeners are encouraged to embrace their inadequacies, trust in Christ, and actively pray for one another, enhancing the power of preaching and fostering spiritual growth.
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Strength Through Admitted Weakness
- Paul celebrates weakness because God's power is perfected in it.
- When we admit weakness, Christ's strength rests on us.
Humility Versus Cultural Self-Esteem
- Modern culture prizes constant strength and inflated self-esteem.
- Scripture calls believers to humility and a proper sense of inadequacy.
Jehoshaphat’s Honest Leadership Moment
- Jehoshaphat publicly admitted his powerlessness before a great army.
- The Spirit came when leaders and people confessed weakness and dependence on God.
While Scripture doesn’t suggest we seek trials, we may miss out on blessings by attempting to avoid or power through life’s pains, conflicts, or failures. Learn how to face hardship with confidence, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.