{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 4:18-25","description":"In this message, Pastor Mike Skedeleski invites us to journey together into what it truly means to follow Jesus. We are called to follow our Leader not just when it\u2019s easy, but also when it's difficult and we don't fully understand. Through Scripture, we\u2019re reminded that God often calls us to step out in faith before giving us the full picture. In those moments, trusting His character becomes more important than the clarity of our circumstances. As we learn to follow His lead, we begin to discover that obedience is not about having all the answers, but about knowing and trusting the One who does. Pastor Mike encourages us to recognize that God\u2019s ways are higher than ours. As our perfect heavenly Father, His plans are always rooted in His lovingkindness. Even when His direction feels unexpected or difficult, we can trust that He is guiding us toward something greater than we can see. As we surrender our control and choose faith over fear, we grow deeper in our relationship with Him and learn to walk step by step in confidence and dependence upon our loving Father. Together, we are called to be people who follow Jesus faithfully by encouraging one another, walking in humility, and trusting God\u2019s leading in every season. Whether we feel uncertain or confident, we can take comfort in knowing that He goes before us. And as we follow, we\u2019ll find that His path always leads to life, deeper growth, and a greater understanding of His heart for us. ","author_name":"One Love Ministries Hawaii","author_url":"http:\/\/onelove.org","html":"