IMPACT Recap

Find New Hope In Hard Times

July 18, 2021 · 0:38:54

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Recap

Guest Speaker Leo Bigger opened by sharing his personal story of his mother's passing, using it to illustrate the sustaining hope found in Christ during life's unpredictable seasons. He taught from Galatians 2:20 and Colossians 3:3, emphasizing the profound truth that Christ lives in the believer and the believer's life is hidden with Christ in God. This dual reality provides an unshakable internal hope and external protection. Pastor Leo acknowledged that challenges, attacks from the enemy, and difficult 'valley' seasons are a normal part of the Christian journey, often arising when we are in transition or weak. He warned against the dangers of comparison and jealousy, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique God-given story and calling. The message concluded with a powerful declaration of identity in Christ: because He lives in us, trials, people, money, haters, and demons cannot ultimately defeat us. Pastor Leo closed with a prayer and a prophetic word, encouraging the church to trust God for specific miracles and to fight their battles from the secure position of being in Christ.

Main Points

  • Our unshakable hope in hard times is found in the dual reality that Christ lives in us and our lives are hidden with Christ in God.
  • Do not compare your journey or calling with others; embrace your unique story and trust God's sovereign guidance, especially in 'valley' seasons.
  • Challenges and attacks often come when there is anointing on your life, but your secure position in Christ means the enemy cannot ultimately defeat you.

Verses Mentioned

  • Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (NIV)
  • Colossians 3:3 - "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." (NIV)
  • Revelation 12:10 - "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: 'Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.'" (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Galatians 2:20 (NIV) - 'I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.'

Focus Point: Internal Hope

Action Plan: Begin your day by declaring out loud, 'Christ lives in me.' Carry this truth with you as your source of hope.

Deep Prayer: Lord, thank you that my hope is not based on my circumstances, but on the living Christ inside me. Help me to live from this reality today.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Colossians 3:3 (NIV) - 'For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.'

Focus Point: External Protection

Action Plan: When you face a challenge today, pause and remind yourself, 'My life is hidden with Christ in God. I am safe in Him.'

Deep Prayer: Father, I thank you that I am hidden and secure in you. No attack can touch my true, eternal identity in Christ. I rest in your protection.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Psalm 23:4 (NIV) - 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.'

Focus Point: Trust in the Valley

Action Plan: Identify one area where you feel you are in a 'valley' or transition. Write down one reason you can trust that God is still your shepherd in this season.

Deep Prayer: Shepherd God, even when I don't understand the path, I choose to trust that you are with me. You are the same God in the valley as you are on the mountain.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) - 'And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.'

Focus Point: Embrace Your Story

Action Plan: Refuse to compare your life, ministry, or progress with someone else's today. Thank God for one unique aspect of your own journey.

Deep Prayer: God, you are writing a unique story with my life. Forgive me for comparing. I embrace the calling and anointing you have for me alone.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Revelation 12:10 (NIV) - '...the accuser of our brothers and sisters... accuses them before our God day and night...'

Focus Point: Resist Accusation

Action Plan: If a thought of shame, guilt, or 'not being enough' comes to mind today, recognize it as an accusation and reject it in Jesus' name.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, thank you that your blood silences every accusation. I receive your forgiveness and grace right now. I am your forgiven child.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: 1 John 4:4 (NIV) - 'You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.'

Focus Point: Victorious Declaration

Action Plan: Speak this truth over your coming week: 'Because Christ lives in me, trials cannot stop me, and demons cannot defeat me.'

Deep Prayer: Almighty God, I step into the week ahead not in my own strength, but in the power of Christ who lives in me. You fight my battles. I trust in you.

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