Further Thought on Lesson 8 | Friday | May 22

Friday – May 22 – Further Thought on Lesson 8

Read:

• Romans 5:1
• Acts 26:18
• John 1:12
• Galatians 2:20
• Hebrews 10:23

Summary

• We are justified by faith.
• Through Jesus, God forgives our sins and accepts us as His children.
• We are also sanctified by faith.
• Jesus not only forgives us, but He also changes our lives day by day.
• Christianity is a daily walk of trusting and depending on Christ.
• Sometimes believers may feel weak, discouraged, or spiritually tired. Yet weakness does not mean God has abandoned us.
• Often, God teaches us to trust Him more deeply during difficult moments.
• Jesus strengthens those who surrender themselves fully to Him.
• He never leaves those who place their faith in Him.
• Even during weakness, Christ remains faithful and near.
• The Christian life is also a spiritual battle.
• We cannot overcome sin, temptation, or the enemy through our own strength.
• We need:
  • • Prayer
    • Humility
    • Surrender
    • The power of the Holy Spirit
• Faith grows stronger as we spend time with God in prayer and His Word.
• God calls believers to persevere and hold firmly to His promises.
• Hebrews 10:23 reminds us that God is always faithful.

Question

• How can weakness help strengthen our faith in Jesus?

Answer

• Weakness can help us realize our need of Christ and teach us to depend more fully on His strength instead of our own.

Reflection

• When I feel weak or discouraged, do I turn away from God or draw closer to Him?

Takeaway

• Faith grows strongest when believers stop depending on themselves and learn to rest daily in the strength, grace, and faithfulness of Jesus.