Confidence in life doesn’t come from what we can convince others of; it comes from what we confess about Jesus Christ. Scripture reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God” (1 John 4:15).
That’s where our confidence comes from. Too often, we spend our nights worrying—wondering how we’re going to fix things, what we’re going to do next, or how we’ll convince others to see things our way. The truth is, we can’t talk anyone into faith. If someone can be talked into it, they can be talked out of it.
Instead, we’re called to live what we say we believe. Our confession, what we say about Jesus and how we live because of it, builds confidence not only in ourselves but in others who see Christ at work in us.
Getting Our Confessions Right
When you lie awake at night, what are you confessing? Are you confessing your worries, or are you confessing that Jesus is Lord?
It’s easy to put our trust in our jobs, our finances, or our leaders. But Scripture tells us not to “put your trust in man” (Psalm 118:8). Our faith and peace come when we confess, “Jesus, You are Lord. You’re in control. I trust You.”
So the next time you find yourself anxious in the dark, speak truth aloud:
“Jesus, You are still Lord. You are still in control. I still love You and trust You, and I believe You still love me.”
When we make the right confession, we take power away from the enemy. We stop giving strength to fear and start declaring faith in God.
Seek First His Kingdom
“Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ … But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Matthew 6:31-33
Worry is a confession of doubt. Seeking God first is a confession of trust.
We’re not just living for ourselves or for our country. We’re living for God’s kingdom, which has no borders and no limits. That requires a shift in our perspective. When you’re lying awake trying to make sense of your world, give that world to Him.
Remember that song from childhood—“He’s got the whole world in His hands”? He hasn’t forgotten yours. Your world is part of His bigger plan, and even when He allows you to go through trials, He’s teaching you to see from a kingdom perspective.
Seek God, Not Just Answers
When we pray, are we really seeking God? Or just the answers we want?
Sometimes we treat prayer like a transaction: “God, here’s my problem; please fix it.” But God invites us to something deeper. He says, “How about you just want Me?”
Because where God is, there is peace.
Think of Peter and Jesus on the water in Matthew 14. The storm didn’t stop when Peter stepped out of the boat—it was still raging. But Peter found peace because he was walking toward Jesus. The others stayed in the boat, straining against the wind, while Peter experienced the presence of peace itself.
When you’re in your storm, don’t just ask God to fix it. Ask Him to sustain you in it.
Waiting for His Word
Peter didn’t step out until Jesus said, “Come.” Timing matters. We don’t have to figure everything out; we have to wait on His command. When He says go, we go. When He says stay, we stay.
The purpose of Peter walking on water wasn’t to boast. It was to bring glory to God. When he and Jesus got back into the boat, and the wind stopped, the disciples worshiped Him.
God’s goal isn’t just to quiet the storm around you. It’s to quiet the storm within you. He wants your worries to turn into worship.
Worship in the Valley
“Even the darkness is not dark to You; the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to You.”
Psalm 139:12
What feels dark and uncertain to you is clear to God. He sees what you can’t see, and He’s not afraid of the dark.
We all love mountaintop moments—those spiritual highs where God’s presence feels unmistakable. Peter wanted to stay on the mountain after seeing Jesus transfigured, but Jesus said no. Because life and faith happen in the valley.
Anyone can worship on the mountaintop. True worship happens in the valley, in the storm, and in the middle of uncertainty. Don’t wait for the calm to praise and confess that Jesus is Lord.
Practical Applications
- Confess daily: Speak truth over your circumstances. “Jesus, You are Lord” should be your nighttime and morning confession.
- Trust in God, not man: Your confidence grows as your dependence shifts from people to God.
- Seek His presence before His answers: Peace isn’t found in solutions—it’s found in Him.
- Worship in every season: Whether on the mountaintop or in the valley, worship reminds you that He’s still worthy.
If this message spoke to your heart, we invite you to join us for Sunday worship at New Vision Church in Fayetteville, GA.
Come grow with us as we learn to confess Christ with confidence, seek His kingdom first, and find peace in His presence.
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