"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)

The Grand Narrative: “Big enough Faith?” (Acts 3:16; Hebrews 11)

“Big enough Faith?” (Acts 3:16; Hebrews 11)

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📘 LESSONS LEARNED

God responds to genuine faith in Jesus, even when that faith is small, and expects His work to be recognized, credited, and praised openly.

💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. Relying more on systems, technology, or people than on God (Jeremiah 17:5; Psalm 20:7)
  2. Living daily life with little conscious dependence on God (Deuteronomy 8:17–18; John 15:5)
  3. Doubting God’s willingness or ability to intervene (James 1:6–7; Matthew 13:58)
  4. Failing to recognize God’s work when it happens (Luke 17:17–18; Romans 1:21)
  5. Attributing God’s actions to coincidence, luck, or human effort (Isaiah 42:8; Daniel 4:30–32)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. Trusting in the name and authority of Jesus in real situations (Acts 3:16; Philippians 2:9–11)
  2. Responding to God with immediate praise and gratitude (Acts 3:8; Psalm 103:1–2)
  3. Strengthening faith through Scripture and reflection (Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:1)
  4. Praying with expectation that God will act (Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:14–15)
  5. Publicly acknowledging God’s work in your life (Matthew 5:16; Psalm 66:16)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. Clear teaching connects God’s power directly to Jesus (Acts 3:12–16; 1 Corinthians 2:2)
  2. Leaders must redirect attention from themselves to God (Acts 3:12–13; 2 Corinthians 4:5)
  3. Moments of visible transformation create teaching opportunities (Acts 4:4; John 9:25)
  4. Faith is strengthened when truth is explained immediately (Acts 2:14–41; Nehemiah 8:8)
  5. God’s work should always result in God receiving the glory (1 Peter 4:11; Isaiah 42:8)