Why do so many followers of Jesus still live as though everything depends on them?
The Bible makes some remarkable claims about those who belong to Christ. We are forgiven, accepted, adopted, and united with Him. More than that, Christ Himself lives within us. Yet many believers still find themselves carrying burdens alone, wrestling with fear, striving for approval, and facing life’s challenges as though they are the only one in the room. There can be a surprising gap between what we know is true and how we actually live.
This message continues our series, Christ in You – The Hope of Glory, by exploring how the reality of Christ’s presence moves from theology into everyday experience. Along the way, we’ll look at why God’s people have often struggled more with sight than supply, why faith is about more than agreement, and how ordinary moments become opportunities to live from what is already true. The goal is not to gain something new from God, but to recognize and trust what He has already given through our union with Christ.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- Where do you find yourself most naturally slipping back into “I’ve got to handle this myself” thinking?
- Why do you think it is easier to focus on what is visible and immediate than on what God says is true?
- Can you think of a situation in your life where fear was telling one story but God was telling a different story? What happened?
- The ten spies and Joshua and Caleb saw the same land but reached different conclusions. What are some “giants” in our lives that can become bigger than God’s promises?
- What do you think it practically means to “fix your eyes” on Jesus in the middle of a busy week?
- Why is it possible to know biblical truth and still struggle to live from it?
- When pressure, conflict, uncertainty, or disappointment show up, what is usually the first voice you listen to?
- The message suggested that many believers have a participation problem rather than a possession problem. What do you think that means?
- What might change in your daily life if your first response became, “Lord, what are we going to do about this?” instead of, “What am I going to do about this?”
- What is one situation you are currently facing where you need to move from simply knowing Christ is with you to actively trusting and practicing that reality?
