Tuesday May 05, 2026
Seminary Student Confessions
This powerful testimony takes us on a journey of delayed obedience and divine faithfulness. At its core, we encounter the timeless struggle between fear and faith—that paralyzing moment when God calls us to something that stretches us beyond our comfort zone. The message centers on Proverbs 3:5-6, reminding us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding. We see how fear can masquerade as wisdom, how we can dress up our disobedience in reasonable-sounding excuses, when really we're just scared. But here's the beautiful truth: late obedience can still get us in the room. God's mercy doesn't punish our hesitation—He waits, and when we finally move, we discover He's already moved ahead of us. This journey reveals how rigorous seasons of preparation aren't just about acquiring knowledge, but about formation and transformation. We're challenged to examine our own lives: What has God been dropping in our spirits that we keep 'almost' doing? The testimony also exposes a sobering reality about the body of Christ—too many leaders are passionate but unequipped, sincere but untested, loud but not anchored in God's Word. We're called to be like Ezra, who set his heart to study God's law, then to do it, and only then to teach it. This is our invitation to take our faith seriously, to depend on God in new ways, and to step into the fullness of who He says we are.
We explore the struggle with fear and delayed obedience when God calls us to something new, and how late obedience can still get us in the room.
We get an honest look at the rigorous demands of seminary education, including extensive reading, challenging coursework, and the humbling process of academic formation.
We confront the sobering reality that many Christian leaders are teaching without having seriously studied Scripture themselves, leading people astray with empty words.
We discover how seminary brings profound personal transformation, including increased confidence in God's calling and learning to see ourselves as God sees us.
We learn about the partnership scholarship program that makes seminary accessible and the invitation to support those pursuing theological education.
To learn more about how you can join my seminary support team, click the link: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/partnership-program/. To set up a time to meet — virtually or in person — email me at courage@couragemolina.com.
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