Checkmate | Craig Curtis

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

We have to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Joshua 1:9 ESV

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

God says, “Do not be afraid" not because of who your family is, your education, your talent, or your résumé—but because He is with you. 

When God calls you, He equips you.

John 16:33b NIV

33 ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Anchors in the Storm

1. Find a safe place to land.

Proverbs 13:20 NIV

20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

Anchors in the Storm

2. Find someone who can help you see farther.

Romans 12:2a NIV

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...

God doesn't call us and then leave us; He calls us to be transformed.

Anchors in the Storm

3. Find someone who will tell you the truth.

Proverbs 18:21a NIV

21 The tongue has the power of life and death...

As Christians, we are all called to something.

Ephesians 2:10 ESV

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

God makes all things new.

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