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In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito addresses the topic “If God is for You, Who can be Against?” He begins by welcoming his listeners and encouraging them to submit their questions about God, the Bible, and faith through his website, Image Bearer Ministries.
Victor reflects on how to start the new year right, emphasizing the importance of living according to God’s will versus entertaining personal desires. He refers to Colossians 3:1-2, reminding his audience that their lives should be hidden with Christ in God and that believers are called to live for the will of God according to 1 Peter 4:2.
Using the book of Nehemiah as a reference, Victor discusses Nehemiah’s acknowledgment of the sins of himself and his people, and how he sought God’s favor to rebuild Jerusalem after its destruction. Nehemiah’s initial confession sets the stage for his later success in obtaining the king’s permission to undertake the rebuilding project.
He then highlights the opposition Nehemiah faced, particularly from individuals like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mocked him and accused him of rebelling against the king. Victor points out that Nehemiah did not engage in defending himself against these accusations but instead trusted in God’s promise of success. Victor emphasizes the lessons learned from Nehemiah’s experience: that opposition is a natural response to pursuing God’s vision, and that believers should focus on God’s calls without being sidetracked by past failures or the accusations of others.
Main Theme: Reflection on starting the new year with God’s will vs. personal desires
In this episode of “Kingdom Questions,” host Victor Vigorito addresses the topic “If God is for You, Who can be Against?” He begins by welcoming his listeners and encouraging them to submit their questions about God, the Bible, and faith through his website, Image Bearer Ministries.
Victor reflects on how to start the new year right, emphasizing the importance of living according to God’s will versus entertaining personal desires. He refers to Colossians 3:1-2, reminding his audience that their lives should be hidden with Christ in God and that believers are called to live for the will of God according to 1 Peter 4:2.
Using the book of Nehemiah as a reference, Victor discusses Nehemiah’s acknowledgment of the sins of himself and his people, and how he sought God’s favor to rebuild Jerusalem after its destruction. Nehemiah’s initial confession sets the stage for his later success in obtaining the king’s permission to undertake the rebuilding project.
He then highlights the opposition Nehemiah faced, particularly from individuals like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mocked him and accused him of rebelling against the king. Victor points out that Nehemiah did not engage in defending himself against these accusations but instead trusted in God’s promise of success. Victor emphasizes the lessons learned from Nehemiah’s experience: that opposition is a natural response to pursuing God’s vision, and that believers should focus on God’s calls without being sidetracked by past failures or the accusations of others.
Main Theme: Reflection on starting the new year with God’s will vs. personal desires
