Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear when facing impossible odds? In this biblical account from 1 Samuel 13–15, Pastor Ricky shows how our perspective shapes our actions—we can either fixate on obstacles like Saul, steering ourselves toward disaster, or we can see God’s presence and power like Jonathan, steering toward triumph. But our ultimate hope isn’t in becoming like Jonathan, but in following Jesus, our true hero who descended into death’s valley and rose victorious, knowing that “some trust in chariots and horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
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Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear when facing impossible odds? In this biblical account from 1 Samuel 13–15, Pastor Ricky shows how our perspective shapes our actions—we can either fixate on obstacles like Saul, steering ourselves toward disaster, or we can see God’s presence and power like Jonathan, steering toward triumph. But our ultimate hope isn’t in becoming like Jonathan, but in following Jesus, our true hero who descended into death’s valley and rose victorious, knowing that “some trust in chariots and horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
In this powerful sermon exploring 1 Samuel 10-11, Pastor Ricky illuminates how Saul's journey from cowardice to courage mirrors our own struggles with fulfilling God's calling. He reveals that God's call isn't just for "special" vocations - it encompasses our roles as Christians, family members, workers, and community members. Just as Saul finally stepped into his calling with God's help, we too can find courage to fulfill our God-given roles, knowing that Christ goes before us as our perfect example, substitute for our failures, and ultimate victor.
Cross of Grace Church Sermons
Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear when facing impossible odds? In this biblical account from 1 Samuel 13–15, Pastor Ricky shows how our perspective shapes our actions—we can either fixate on obstacles like Saul, steering ourselves toward disaster, or we can see God’s presence and power like Jonathan, steering toward triumph. But our ultimate hope isn’t in becoming like Jonathan, but in following Jesus, our true hero who descended into death’s valley and rose victorious, knowing that “some trust in chariots and horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
