Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

The God of Angel Armies | 31 August 25 | THE GOD OF ELIJAH & ELISHA | Phili Kent

Sep 2, 2025
Phili Kent explores powerful lessons from the stories of Elijah and Elisha. He emphasizes how faith can provide clarity in crises and the importance of grounding practices to combat fear. The discussion covers the meaning of 'God of Angel Armies' and how God's protection manifests today, including modern testimonies of angelic intervention. Kent also highlights the value of surrendering our expectations of victory and reflects on how suffering often precedes redemption. Practical steps for navigating crises are shared for a deeper trust in God.
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ADVICE

Use A Go-To Response In Crisis

  • When fear rises, take a step back, name your feelings and bring them to God in prayer.
  • Use a go-to grounding practice like a walk, a worship song, or a Bible passage to re-centre.
INSIGHT

Faith Lets You See Deeper Reality

  • Faith isn't blind or naive; it lets you see deeper spiritual realities alongside earthly facts.
  • Elisha's calm came from seeing both the army and God's presence, not from denying reality.
ADVICE

Ask For Spiritual Insight

  • When surrounded by problems, ask what God is doing and cling to spiritual truths rather than your fear.
  • Pray for spiritual insight and ask God to reveal what he is doing in your situation.
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