God wants to give us lasting confidence and teaches us how to get it through his early disciples.
God doesn’t want any of us to go through storms alone.
God is relational; he wants a friendship with us, not a religious performance.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
The Bible can help us make choices that decrease our anxiety about social interactions
Some people are acquaintances. Some are life changers. We can learn from Jesus how to become life changers.
This is a lesson for all of us about running and quitting. Before we “give up the ghost,” maybe we should check with God to find out if he has a plan.