Authors Chester and Becky Kylstras have developed a simplistic approach to understanding how people form their belief systems. Co-writing Restoring the Foundations, the Kylstyra’s rely on case studies, personal encounters and testimonies to apply biblical principles to real life. Worldviews are shaped through experiences, which if repeated lead to beliefs. These beliefs develop expectations such as ” if I do this or that, this should happen.” Subsequently, behavior is dependent on the outcome of these expectations, either good or bad,
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen, Mark 16:14.
Jesus invested the last 3 years of his life on earth with twelve men. During this great adventure, the blind received sight, mute were given a new voice and dead raised back to life. Yet, after Jesus was crucified, the disciples relapsed into a state of doubt. Although not mentioned in the Bible, I can hear Jesus ask, “don’t you remember all the miracles?” Disappointed, the words of Mark 16:14 reveal a stubborn refusal to believe.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him, Hebrews 11:6.
If you believe everything happens to a reason, then life is filled with twists and turns. While the good will lift up your spirits. The bad and ugly times will either make or break you. The disciples failed miserably when Jesus was gone for three days. However, the introduction of the Holy Spirit breathed new life into the souls of these men. This power is still available for us today. Therefore, if you want to overcome a stubborn heart, ask the Lord in prayer to receive to receive the power of the Mighty Counselor, John 16:15.
by Jay Mankus
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