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Apr 19, 2026

Living in God’s Power in Trials

Living in God’s Power in Trials

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Living in God’s Power in Trials 

 

April 19, 2026

4 Keys to Living in God’s Power Through the Trials

1. God’s call even when everyone warns against it.

Acts 21:10–14
10 …a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘In this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.’ 12 When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

2. on God’s promises even when everything looks hopeless.

Acts 22:22–23
22 The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to live!” 23 As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air.
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

3. every platform for the Gospel.

Acts 24:21
…It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.
Acts 26:6
And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.
Acts 26:28–29
28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29 Paul replied, “Short time or long — I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Philippians 1:12–14
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

4. your conscience clear no matter what others say to you.

Acts 23:1
Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.”
Acts 24:16
So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
2 Corinthians 1:12
Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.
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