Embracing Boldness: Trusting God for New Beginnings
Summary
### Summary
Tonight, we delved into the theme of boldness, exploring what it means to be bold in our faith and actions. Boldness is the ability to take risks, be confident, and courageous. The enemy seeks to destroy our boldness by attacking our confidence, courage, and willingness to take risks. However, God has called us to be bold, promising that our bold actions will be rewarded with great recompense.
We examined Hebrews 10:35, which encourages us not to cast away our boldness because it has a great reward. Boldness is inherent in us, much like a child's uninhibited nature. The enemy tries to erode this boldness through life's challenges, but God promises to pay us back for every bold step we take. We also looked at the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, highlighting their need for boldness at every stage—from crossing the Red Sea to facing the Jordan River and the seven nations in Canaan.
The Israelites' journey teaches us that boldness often requires us to confront our fears and limitations. God led them through the wilderness to humble and test them, revealing their true character. Similarly, we must remember God's past faithfulness while forgetting the pain and trauma that hold us back. This tension between remembering and forgetting is crucial for living a bold life.
God is doing something new in our lives, but new beginnings often feel like death because they require us to let go of the old. We must be willing to step into the unknown, trusting that God will create pathways and provide for us in ways we cannot yet see. Our boldness will lead to new blessings and opportunities, but it requires us to lift every limiting thought and mental block.
### Key Takeaways
1. Boldness is Essential for Spiritual Growth: Boldness involves taking risks, being confident, and courageous. The enemy attacks our boldness to keep us from experiencing God's full blessings. However, God promises to reward our bold actions, paying us back for every risk we take in faith. [10:19]
2. Remembering and Forgetting: We must remember God's past faithfulness while forgetting the pain and trauma that hold us back. This tension is crucial for living a bold life. Remembering God's miracles strengthens our faith, while forgetting past failures frees us from fear. [35:53]
3. Facing Opposition with Boldness: The level of opposition we face often indicates the magnitude of the blessing ahead. Just as the Israelites had to confront the seven nations in Canaan, we must face our fears and limitations to receive God's promises. [15:27]
4. God's New Beginnings: God is doing something new in our lives, but new beginnings often feel like death because they require us to let go of the old. We must trust God to create pathways and provide for us in ways we cannot yet see. [58:22]
5. Lifting Limiting Thoughts and Mental Blocks: To live a bold life, we must lift every limiting thought and mental block. These thoughts often stem from past traumas and fears. By confronting and overcoming them, we open ourselves to God's greater plans and blessings. [01:04:05]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[08:33] - Introduction to Boldness
[09:17] - Everything Before Today
[10:19] - Definition of Boldness
[10:55] - The Enemy's Attack on Boldness
[11:29] - Your Boldness is Coming Off Hold
[12:15] - Childlike Boldness
[12:48] - Recompense and Reward
[13:19] - God's Promise of More
[14:41] - Boldness in the Wilderness
[15:27] - Facing Giants
[17:04] - Crossing the Jordan River
[18:39] - Stepping into the Unknown
[20:02] - God Standing Up for You
[21:57] - Deuteronomy and Possession
[23:49] - Confronting the Seven Nations
[25:27] - Dealing with Fear and Brokenness
[27:37] - Choosing Boldness Over Comfort
[30:06] - Trusting God's Better Plan
[32:16] - Winning Through Boldness
[34:34] - The Paradox of Remembering and Forgetting
[38:28] - God's Provision in the Wilderness
[41:18] - Living by God's Word
[44:42] - Strength for the Journey
[47:08] - Remembering God's Faithfulness
[49:19] - Forgetting Past Traumas
[51:42] - The Law of Linkage
[54:53] - Overcoming Trauma with Boldness
[58:22] - Embracing New Beginnings
[01:04:05] - Lifting Limiting Thoughts
[01:11:34] - Invitation to Faith
[01:13:00] - Final Blessing and Giving
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. Hebrews 10:35 - "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded."
2. Deuteronomy 7:1-2 - "When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—and when the Lord your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy."
3. Isaiah 43:18-19 - "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
### Observation Questions
1. According to Hebrews 10:35, what is the reward for not throwing away our confidence?
2. In Deuteronomy 7:1-2, what are the Israelites instructed to do when they enter the land and face the seven nations?
3. What does Isaiah 43:18-19 say about forgetting the past and perceiving the new things God is doing?
4. How did the sermon describe the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land in terms of boldness? ([14:41])
### Interpretation Questions
1. What does it mean to have confidence that will be richly rewarded, as mentioned in Hebrews 10:35? How does this apply to our daily lives?
2. How can the instruction in Deuteronomy 7:1-2 to confront and defeat the seven nations be seen as a metaphor for dealing with personal challenges and fears? ([23:49])
3. In what ways does Isaiah 43:18-19 encourage us to let go of the past? How can this be challenging when facing new beginnings? ([58:22])
4. The sermon mentioned the tension between remembering God's faithfulness and forgetting past traumas. How can this tension impact our ability to live boldly? ([35:53])
### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you took a bold step in faith. What was the outcome, and how did it impact your spiritual growth? ([10:19])
2. Are there any past traumas or failures that you find difficult to forget? How can you actively work on letting go of these to embrace new opportunities? ([49:19])
3. Think about a current challenge or fear you are facing. How can you apply the lesson from the Israelites' journey to confront and overcome this obstacle with boldness? ([15:27])
4. What are some limiting thoughts or mental blocks that you need to lift to live a bold life? How can you start addressing these today? ([01:04:05])
5. How can you remind yourself of God's past faithfulness in your life while also being open to the new things He is doing? ([35:53])
6. Identify one area in your life where you need to take a bold step. What practical actions can you take this week to move forward in faith? ([58:22])
7. How can you support and encourage others in your small group to live boldly in their faith and actions? Share specific ways you can help each other overcome fears and limitations. ([20:02])
Devotional
Day 1: Boldness as a Pathway to Spiritual Growth
Boldness is essential for spiritual growth. It involves taking risks, being confident, and courageous. The enemy often attacks our boldness to prevent us from experiencing God's full blessings. However, God promises to reward our bold actions, paying us back for every risk we take in faith. This boldness is not just about grand gestures but also about everyday decisions to trust God and step out in faith. When we act boldly, we align ourselves with God's promises and open the door to His greater plans for our lives. [10:19]
Hebrews 10:35 (ESV): "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward."
Reflection: What is one area in your life where you feel God is calling you to be bold? How can you take a step of faith in that area today?
Day 2: The Power of Remembering and Forgetting
We must remember God's past faithfulness while forgetting the pain and trauma that hold us back. This tension is crucial for living a bold life. Remembering God's miracles strengthens our faith, while forgetting past failures frees us from fear. The Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is a powerful example of this. They had to remember God's deliverance while forgetting the hardships of the wilderness to move forward boldly. Similarly, we must focus on God's past faithfulness and let go of past traumas to embrace the future He has for us. [35:53]
Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV): "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."
Reflection: Think of a past experience where God showed His faithfulness. How can remembering this help you overcome a current fear or challenge?
Day 3: Facing Opposition with Boldness
The level of opposition we face often indicates the magnitude of the blessing ahead. Just as the Israelites had to confront the seven nations in Canaan, we must face our fears and limitations to receive God's promises. Opposition is not a sign of God's absence but rather an indication of the significant blessings He has in store for us. By facing our giants with boldness, we demonstrate our trust in God's power and His promises. This boldness is a testament to our faith and a prerequisite for experiencing God's full blessings. [15:27]
Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV): "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."
Reflection: What is a current challenge or opposition you are facing? How can you confront it with boldness, trusting in God's promises?
Day 4: Embracing God's New Beginnings
God is doing something new in our lives, but new beginnings often feel like death because they require us to let go of the old. We must trust God to create pathways and provide for us in ways we cannot yet see. This process of letting go and stepping into the unknown can be daunting, but it is essential for experiencing the new blessings and opportunities God has for us. By embracing new beginnings with faith and boldness, we align ourselves with God's transformative work in our lives. [58:22]
Isaiah 42:9 (ESV): "Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them."
Reflection: What is something old that you need to let go of to embrace a new beginning God is offering you? How can you take a step of faith in this direction today?
Day 5: Lifting Limiting Thoughts and Mental Blocks
To live a bold life, we must lift every limiting thought and mental block. These thoughts often stem from past traumas and fears. By confronting and overcoming them, we open ourselves to God's greater plans and blessings. Limiting thoughts can hinder our spiritual growth and prevent us from stepping into the fullness of God's promises. By renewing our minds and aligning our thoughts with God's truth, we can break free from these limitations and live boldly in His purpose. [01:04:05]
Romans 12:2 (ESV): "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Reflection: Identify a limiting thought or mental block that has been holding you back. How can you replace it with God's truth and take a bold step forward today?
Quotes
1. "Boldness is showing an ability to take risks, be confident, and courageous. The devil wants to destroy your boldness. He wants to take your ability to take risks. Why? Because the last time I took a risk, it didn't work out. He wants to take your ability, listen carefully, to be confident. This is why there are so many things trying to beat you down, tell you what you're not, make you feel insecure about yourself, because then it will destroy your confidence." [10:19] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "God can do in one moment of your boldness what he has not done in years. And for some of y'all, watch me. Your suddenly has been on hold. But I heard the Holy Ghost say, oh, you're coming off hold tonight. I'm not talking. That's how you sit there and respond to that. Watch me. For those of us that felt like there's some stuff that's been on hold, but at any moment it could break. I came to announce to you, watch me. That moment is right here. That moment is right now." [11:29] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "Courageous people do what they've never done, which is why they see what they've never seen. And for some of you, the rest of this year is going to be your courageous season. What does that mean? I've never done this, but that means I'm about to get something I've never done before. And when you do what you've never done, God will do what you've never had." [10:55] (17 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "The level of your opposition is an indication of the level of your next blessing. I don't like, uh-uh, uh-uh. Because some of y'all, you're like, why is all of that coming against little old me? You may see yourself as little. But the thing is, the devil doesn't see you that way. He sees you as something much bigger than you are. Come here, David. You've dealt with lions. You've dealt with tigers. You've dealt with bears. Oh, my. But you're going to deal with the giant. Why? Because I'm about to give you the largest kingdom that is on the earth." [15:27] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "God says, I need you to get back to that bold version of you because you've let the enemy mess with some confidence. You let him mess with your courage and you let him mess with your ability to take risk. The Bible says, cast not therefore away, which means I already have it, but the enemy's after it, which has great recompense of reward. Recompense is when God pays you back. Reward is when God gives you more." [12:15] (21 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "God says, I'm not just going to give you back what you put out to be bold. I'm going to reward you. I'm going to give you more. And 2024 is your year of more. God will do more for you. God will do more through you. God will do more in you." [13:19] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "The worst thing a Christian could do is aim low and hit it and call it God. We were created to be bold. Shout bold. Joshua 3:15. Now they're at their next big blessing, which is the Jordan River. But before they get to the big blessing, they have to cross this big obstacle. They have to cross this big thing. The Jordan River, during this time, it is at flood stage because it is literally harvest season." [16:04] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "God says, I'm going to do something new and it's first going to feel like death. What does this mean? You will be grieving and don't know why. Well, Bishop, what am I grieving? The lesser life you had. What am I grieving? The old you that you used to be. But let's go on and have that service tonight. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust to you that you used to be has got to go." [01:01:06] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
9. "God says, I'm going to bring you up to something where there is no way. And you're going to be like this couldn't be God. There is no way. Like this is, look at me. This is not going to work. And God says, nope, I'm going to make it. I'm going to literally make the way." [01:01:53] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
10. "God says, if I can get you to let go of those limiting thoughts. Well, it has to be like this says who? Why come? Right? Say Lord lift every limiting thought and every mental block." [01:17:05] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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