Hope in the Midst of Fear
Dave Riddle - 3/15/20
Key Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:4
Life can be Difficult, Uncertain, Painful and Scary
John 16:33 - we will have trouble
Matthew 6:34 - Don’t worry about tomorrow… each day has enough trouble of its own.
Our God is Lord of All
Isaiah 46:10
He is present in our struggle
Emmanuel: God with us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 - He’s the one who comforts us in all our trouble…
There is hope beyond the struggle
John 16:33 - In this world you will have trouble… I have overcome the world.
Seize This Opportunity!
Trust in God
Psalm 56:3 - When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
John 14:1 - Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
Grow in your faith
James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy when you face trials… because the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
1 Peter 1:3-7
Be there for one another
2 Corinthians 1:4 - Comfort those in trouble with the comfort we have received from God.
Show God’s Love
Matthew 5:13 - Salt and light
Matthew 22:39 - Love your neighbor as yourself.