Trusting God (when we don’t understand) - Looking for Hummingbirds, Seeing Cardinals

This message invites us to shift our spiritual perspective from striving to receiving. At its heart is a powerful truth: we often become so fixated on what we're asking God for that we miss the beautiful blessings He's already placed right in front of us. The imagery of watching for hummingbirds while missing the stunning cardinals in the birdbath captures this perfectly. We're challenged to recognize that through Christ, we already possess everything we need for life and godliness. The message explores the profound symbolism of the crimson worm, or 'tola,' from Psalm 22, revealing how this creature's life cycle mirrors Christ's sacrifice. Just as the mother worm clings to a tree, dies to feed her offspring, and releases a crimson stain that eventually turns white as snow, Jesus became our sin so we could be made righteousness. We're reminded that healing, provision, and blessing aren't things we must beg for—they're already ours in Christ. The key is understanding that we're three-part beings: spirit, soul, and body. Our born-again spirit is already complete and perfect, but for that reality to manifest physically, our soul must prosper through renewing our minds with God's Word. This isn't about earning salvation but about walking in the fullness of what's already been accomplished. We're not sick people trying to get healed; we're healed people learning to walk in our healing. Chapters Chapter 1: The Lesson of the Cardinals 0:00 - 7:41 A personal story about expecting hummingbirds but receiving cardinals illustrates how we often miss God's blessings while focusing on what we think we want. Chapter 2: The Crimson Worm: Understanding Christ's Sacrifice 7:41 - 14:28 The Hebrew word 'tola' reveals a profound picture of Christ's sacrifice through the life cycle of the crimson worm that dies to give life to its offspring. Chapter 3: Already Complete in Christ 14:28 - 24:21 We are already complete in Christ with every spiritual blessing, healing, and provision already provided through His finished work on the cross. Chapter 4: Living Inside Out: The Prosperity of the Soul 24:21 - 33:19 For spiritual blessings to manifest physically, our soul must prosper through renewing our minds with God's Word and learning to live by faith rather than sight. Chapter 5: Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness 33:19 - 40:09 Jesus teaches us to have faith in God, believe we receive when we pray, and always forgive, demonstrating how to walk in the victory that's already ours.Connect With Grace & Truth Church Website: https://gtchouston.org/Visit UsSundays: 10:30 am service (10 am fellowship)21902 Northwest Freeway Access Rd, Cypress, Texas 77429(in the VFW Post 8905 small hall - next to Carl's BBQ)Onine Givinghttps://graceandtruthchurch.churchcenter.com/givingConnect with Pastor William BrockerYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@willbrockerminFollow on Socials: https://www.facebook.com/GTCpeople/