PONDER THIS

There was a river that had frozen over, and there was a man who decided he would walk across the ice. He didn’t see anyone else out there but decided to move forward. As he got farther out, he became more nervous. Out of caution, he decided to crawl and then squirm across the river. Growing more anxious still, he began to cry and then he heard a cracking sound. He thought he was a goner, but as the noise got closer, the ice didn’t seem to be breaking. He looked up and saw a man with a team of horses with a wagon loaded with logs driving across that river. When he realized that was the noise he had heard, he brushed the ice off and strolled across the rest of the river with confidence.

What was the difference between these two men? One knew the ice and the other did not. Where does faith come from? It comes from a knowledge of God. Those who believe in God will not be ashamed. Do you want to have a strong faith? Don’t try to make yourself believe. Get to know God.

• How has knowing someone well helped you trust him more?
• What are some things you are carrying because you’ve had a hard time trusting God to carry them for you?

PRACTICE THIS

Take some extra time in the Word to learn more about God and His promises today.

Biblical Faith: What It Is and How to Have It

Romans 10:11-17

In this message from Romans 10, Adrian Rogers reveals the intricacies of biblical faith, what it is and how to have it.

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When God Gives Up On People

What happens when a nation turns from God?

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