05 What the Servant Learned From Looking Like a Failure (Isaiah 49:1-13)

28/02/2018 44 min Temporada 11 Episodio 5
05 What the Servant Learned From Looking Like a Failure (Isaiah 49:1-13)

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Every faithful believer eventually faces a moment when their obedience seems to produce nothing but disappointment. This sermon from Isaiah 49:1-13 explores how even the Messiah felt like His ministry had failed—and what God's response teaches us about trusting Him when visible results contradict our calling.This week we explore:Why the Servant of God confessed "I have toiled in vain"How God responds when His servants feel defeatedWhat it means to trust God's vindication over visible evidenceWhy the race isn't over until God says it isHow Jesus handled apparent ministry failureWhat God promises when earthly hopes are shatteredWhy God often replaces our small dreams with something far greaterHow to measure faithfulness without depending on results By the end of this message you will understand that discouragement is not proof of failure but often evidence of faith. You will feel less alone in your struggles and more confident that God is working even when you see no evidence. You will be able to rest in God's timing instead of judging your calling by premature conclusions.Series: Isaiah: Servant SongsStart Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity launches January 9. Pre-order your copy now or buy it on launch day. Visit StartStrongBook.org for more details.   Support the show

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