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Introduction
Illustration: K-State Student
Firsthand Faith does not just introduce you to the presence and power of God—but also the difficulties of living for God.
So often, when the church preaches about faith, we focus on the miracles, the supernatural, the signs and wonders.
But Faith, real faith, leads you to the road less traveled.
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The way of God is hard.
Jesus said:
Firsthand faith leads you to face, to confront, to live through the hard places, the dark valleys, the deserts.
Pain
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual (warfare)
Doubt
Questioning your calling
Questioning God’s Word
Questioning your salvation
Fear
Losing control of your future
Conflict
When God said no - or when He calls you to do something you don’t want to do.
Living in the margins
Loneliness
Firsthand faith can be a lonely place.
When Jesus suffered and died, there were not many of His followers sticking around.
Transition
How do we live by faith when we face pain, doubt, fear, and loneliness?
Trust
Commune (relationship)
Obey
The evidence of your faith—the results of your steadfast obedience to God—brings glory to God.
This is an act of worship.
And there is a promise:
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