From Challenge to Opportunity
During this Covid Craziness, Pastor Paul Daugherty has been delivering some thought-provoking, inspiring, and comforting messages. His enthusiasm ignites my spirit!
Paul Daugherty is Pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His service is televised on the Hillsong channel on Saturday. He has been coaching us about fear throughout this pandemic. Here are some excerpts from his message (televised 9/5), along with the Scripture he used.
“FEAR – the belief in something that hasn’t happened yet.”
He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matt 8:26
“Fear is just like a virus – it sucks the life out and goes from person to person.”
“The Enemy uses relationships to deplete our energy, to stir up our fear.”
“Attack It! Talk Back to Fear!”
You say “What if…(bad stuff) happens”. Why not say, “What if…(good stuff) happens”?
“ Fear of God defeats all other fears.”
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Prov 19:23
The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. Prov 10:27
“FAITH can do same thing; it is reverence for GOD”. “When I step out, God steps up.”
“Victory starts between the ears.” “Virus exposes the weakness” “Victory overcomes the Virus”
“This Crisis is a Challenge which leads to an opportunity for people to rise up, leaders to emerge, the church to grow.”
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2Tim 1:7
“Our Best days are yet to come! Our VICTORY is CHRIST ! The DEVIL is already defeated!”
Grannies and Grannies-to-Be, I encourage you to visit Pastor Paul’s website and view some of his messages. He meshes God’s Word with his spirit-filled logic and love. He has great wisdom for such a young man. You will find him at VICTORY.COM
Our Lord cautioned, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
09/13/20