Title
Putting Confidence In People
Scripture
Now I myself am confident concerning you that you also are full of goodness able to admonish one another.
(Romans 15:14)
Devotional
We need to have this confidence in each other. Think about the Lord sending out His disciples to do the work of the ministry. He naturally could have done a better job than they. Nevertheless, He sent them out. To grow, we must learn the ministry of delegation. We must entrust others to multiply the work to which we have been called. We each can reach. However, if we duplicate ourselves in others we can reach in multiples. We are to realize that the same Spirit that equips us is available to others. Therefore, we can have confidence in them. Each of us believes that nobody can do it like we can. That is true: Nobody can do as well or as poorly, but each can do it to the best of their ability. Pass on not only what you know, but pass on accountability and responsibility. Find confidence in people that they may in turn find confidence in more people.
Thought For The Night
“You have a healthy self-esteem if: You have a sense of humor. –You are open to new ideas and experiences. –You project an attitude of flexibility and inventiveness. –You preserve harmony and dignity under stress. –You speak and move with ease and spontaneity. –You are comfortable giving and receiving compliments and affection. –You can speak honestly about accomplishments and shortcomings.” Nathaniel Branden, adapted from the Hope Health Letter (March 1995)
Evening Text
Romans 15:14 Now I myself am confident concerning you… that you also are full of goodness…, able to admonish one another.
Looking for Answers
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Does God have confidence in His creation?
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Do you have confidence in His Creation?
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Do you have confidence in Him?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Confidence”: “A trusting, or reliance; an assurance of mind or firm belief in the integrity, stability or veracity of another, or in the truth and reality of a fact,” Webster’s 1828 Dictionary.
Referencing: “We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you,” 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
Applying: President Ronald Reagan had it right when he said to Mikhail Gorbachev, “Trust, but verify.”