Insights
đŽ “You will lose your fight back…there ought to be something in you that has a hissy fit when you fail because you’re not expecting to fail.”
đĨ Experiencing loss can have a profound impact on one’s mental state, as seen with Joshua who almost lost his mind after his defeat.
đą Joshua’s realization that he was connected to someone who caused the entire camp to lose highlights the importance of being careful about the people we associate with.
đ “If you give me the first fruits, I’ll give you everything that comes after it.”
âĩ Trusting God doesn’t guarantee a smooth journey, but it ensures that we have His presence and guidance through the storms.
đ´ Jesus intentionally slept through the storm, highlighting the importance of trusting God even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
đŗ Jesus’ question to his disciples during a storm, “Why are you afraid and why do you have no faith,” may seem insensitive, but it challenges us to trust God even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
đ Jesus’s ability to go from expressing human needs like thirst and hunger to performing miracles like walking on water and feeding thousands showcases his divine power and limitless capabilities.
đ “When you deal with the God man, you’re dealing with someone who can feel and fix your pain.”
Summary
TLDR: Storms in life are meant to strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with God, and we should trust in Jesus during difficult circumstances.
- đŠī¸ Don’t let failure define you; acknowledge storms but don’t let them overshadow your faith, as seen in Joshua’s defeat after initial success.
1.1 Break the curse of failure in your life and don’t let your circumstances define you, as God wants you to acknowledge the reality of storms but not let them overshadow your faith.
1.2 Joshua initially experienced success in battle, but when faced with a seemingly easy fight, he and his followers were defeated, leading to a collective rejection of the spirit of failure.
- đ Expecting failure is not normal, as it leads to a mindset of losing and accepting defeat; it is important to recognize and address any sin or disobedience that may be causing losses and trust in God’s instructions to avoid being left to your own devices.
2.1 Expecting failure is not normal, and we should have a strong aversion to it, as what we expect is what we will receive.
2.2 Building a culture around failure and rejection leads to a mindset of losing and accepting defeat, as seen in the example of Joshua losing and almost losing his mind.
2.3 Losing is not supposed to be the norm, and even though you may experience losses, it is important to recognize and address any sin or disobedience that may be causing them.
2.4 If you insist on doing things your own way and not following God’s instructions, you will experience loss and be left to your own devices.
- đ Joshua’s discovery of sin in the camp leads to the confession of Aiken, highlighting the importance of obeying God’s instructions and not holding on to things that hinder victory.
3.1 Joshua discovered there was sin in the camp by losing, and he diligently searched tribe by tribe until he found the sinner, Aiken, who confessed to taking a Babylonian garment while they were destroying Jericho.
3.2 The speaker discusses the importance of obeying God’s instructions to not keep anything for oneself, using the example of the city of Jericho as a symbol of giving the first fruits to God.
3.3 Aiken’s refusal to destroy what was standing in between him and victory resulted in his loss, teaching the lesson that holding on to things not worth losing is futile.
3.4 Joshua is given a second chance to fight in a place where he previously failed, and God tells him to stretch forth his javelin and not stop until he has utterly destroyed AI, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and using what God has given you.
- đĄ Being consistent and grateful is key to achieving and maintaining success, as it allows you to receive more of what you desire.
4.1 Being relentless will help you achieve your goals, but being consistent is what will allow you to maintain your success.
4.2 Being grateful will increase what you have been relentless and consistent about, and when you don’t take it for granted, you will receive more of what you were asking for.
- đ¨ Storms do not determine whether one is in or out of God’s will, but rather, they are meant to increase faith and deepen one’s relationship with God.
5.1 Jesus and his disciples obediently get in a boat after a sermon, but encounter a problem when a fierce wind and waves start filling up the boat.
5.2 Being in the will of God does not exempt one from facing storms, as storms do not determine whether one is in or out of God’s will, but rather, storms are meant to increase faith and deepen one’s relationship with God.
- đŠī¸ In a crisis, there are three storms: circumstantial, emotional, and theological, and the disciples faced these storms, feeling helpless and terrified, but Jesus questioned their fear and they questioned if He cared.
6.1 In a crisis, there are three storms, including a circumstantial storm that cannot be controlled, even when in the will of God.
6.2 The disciples faced three storms – circumstances, emotions, and theology – as they felt helpless and terrified, but Jesus questioned their fear and they questioned if He cared.
- đ Individuals question their beliefs and wonder where God is during their painful experiences, but they can wake Jesus up by crying out and seeking his attention instead of relying on others.
7.1 Questioning the truth of their beliefs, individuals wonder where God was during their painful and prolonged experiences, leading to a deeper spiritual inquiry.
7.2 Jesus is intentionally sleeping in the same storm as the speaker, and the only way to wake him up is by crying out and expressing concern for their shared situation.
7.3 Jesus wakes up and speaks to the circumstance causing the crisis, emphasizing the importance of seeking the Savior’s attention rather than relying on others.
- đ Trust in Jesus during difficult circumstances, as storms are meant to strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with Him, and He understands and can fix our struggles.
8.1 Jesus questions his disciples’ fear and lack of faith during a storm, but the disciples find the question illogical and obvious given their dire circumstances.
8.2 When faced with fear and difficult circumstances, it is important to remember that God’s promises should not be overshadowed by the problems we face, as storms are meant to strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with Him.
8.3 The speaker emphasizes that instead of trying to change circumstances, the key is to communicate with Jesus so that he can speak to the problem, leading to a change in circumstances and ultimately causing fear in those who witness it.
8.4 Don’t be afraid of your circumstances, but have faith in Jesus to handle them, as trials are a journey of discovering who you are dealing with.
8.5 The hypostatic union is the concept of two natures, human and divine, being mixed in one person, allowing Jesus to perform both human and divine actions, sympathize with human pain, and perform miracles.
8.6 God, as both man and divine, understands and can fix our human struggles, and wants to bring us to a deeper understanding of Him.
