C O P SOLIDARITY AND FELLOWSHIP IN ACTION

"When Job's three friends, ... heard of all the troubles that had come upon him, they set out from their homes and met by agreement to go and sympathize with him and comfort him." (Job 2: 11 NIV)






Since my incapacitation, the love demonstrated to me by various church leaders, ministers and brethren from various churches is simply mind-boggling. This love has been variously expressed through unrelenting intercessory prayers on my behalf, telephone calls and visits to us here in Hamburg. These have been used by God to refresh, encourage, sustain, as well as spur me on the road to recovery. This is Christian fellowship, COP solidarity!

From the beginning of this month for example, we have enjoyed the visits of many.
The first to come was a delegation of Youth leaders from some European nations. They met in Hamburg to plan for their 2012 European Youth Conference in Germany and decided to pay a courtesy call on me.

The delegation of Youth National leaders in Europe in a pose with my wife and I. They were led by Pastor Daniel Ato Eduah, National Youth Leader of COP, Germany standing first from your left.

Visiting also in the first week of December was a 10-member high-powered delegation from COP, Holland.It comprised all the ministers, the "National President" of the church, National Deacon, a representative of Pastors' wives and national movements leaders.

They were sent by the National Head, Apostle Lord Agyin on behalf of the church in Holland to come and visit us, share fellowship, and express their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthful New Year. This is something Apostle Agyin and the church in Holland have done for us every year since we arrived in Germany.

The delegation from COP, Holland. From L-R: Dns Ama Serwah Kyenkyenhene (Women's Movement National Leader), Elder Osei Yaw, (Witness Movement National Leader), Pastor Charles Amoah, Pastor Ben Ouedraogo, Elder P .K. Sasu ("National President"), Mrs Mavis Otchere, Pastor James Otchere, Elder George Asamoah (National Deacon), Pastors Emmanuel Ennin and Ray Ampofo

The Holland delegation in a pose with Martha, I and Apostle Yiadom, seated right

In the same first week of December we were blessed with the visit of Apostle N. A. O. Amegatcher, Director of Pentecost Men's Fellowship and his wife, Dorothy. They came along with their grandson, Daylin Apraku-Djan.

I won little Apraku-Djan's friendship when I offered him a ride in my electric wheelchair.

It was double blessing when in that same week Apostle Godwin Osei-Bonsu, COP Area Head for Ejisu-Konongo in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and Pastor Emmanuel Antwi of Asankare District also visited.
 

From L-R: Apostle Sampson Ofori Yiadom, COP National Head of Germany, Apostle G. Osei-Bonsu, Apostle N. A. O. Amegatcher, Mrs Dorothy Amegatcher, Mrs Martha Ntumy and Pastor Emmanuel Antwi standing behind me with Daylin Apraku-Djan on my laps

Following them in the third week of December was one of my closest colleagues, Apostle Albert Amoah, former General Secretary of COP (1993-2003). Apostle Amoah, now Area Head of Cape Coast Area in Ghana, was General Secretary during my first term in office as Chairman of COP.

Apostle Albert Amoah, Martha and I seated behind my work table

Apostle Albert Amoah with me in my standing machine

As 2011 draws to an end, it is my pleasant duty to express my unqualified gratitude to the millions of beloved brothers and sisters in Christ for your fervent prayer and moral support to both Martha and I. To the many who were able to visit us in Hamburg in 2011 and the years before, we are equally grateful.

We are still confident that our expectation for my recovery will not tarry. As you continue to bear me up in your prayers, it will happen; we shall rejoice together. Thank you very much.

SEASON'S BEST TO YOU

My Beloved in the LORD,
How can I adequately express my gratitude and appreciation to you for your unrelenting prayer and moral support for me throughout this year? For want of a better way, permit me to use the age-old expression, "THANK YOU VERY MUCH"

 Michael and Martha Ntumy in traditional Kente outfit

As we pause to remember God's greatest gift to mankind, JESUS CHRIST, I also remember how through CHRIST you have been a blessing to us throughout 2011.

That is why I send you this special greeting on behalf of the entire NTUMY FAMILY to wish you and those dear to you the season's very best.
 

May the SEED of the woman who was born to bruise the head of the serpent, grant you victory in every aspect of life throughout 2012 and beyond.

May the STAR which led the Wise Men to Jesus, lead you throughout 2012 to your desired destination.

May He who is called the Prince of Peace grant you peace within and without; 
May the Wonderful One surround you with His wonders, miracles and signs;
May the Mighty God show Himself mighty on your behalf;
May the Great Counselor counsel you by His still, small voice throughout the coming year;
May Immanuel establish His Throne in your heart and that you experience the reality of God's abiding presence in 2012 and beyond.

Michael and Mrs Martha Ntumy. His grace has brought us this far; His grace will see us through.

Enjoy A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A JOYOUS, BLESSED AND FRUITFUL NEW YEAR

WORK AND WORK AND MORE WORK

"Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and the future. This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed."(1Tim. 4:8,9 GNT)
Usually when most people are indisposed they are told to take a rest from much physical activity. Getting rested aides the process of recuperation, and is definitely good advice. It is however very interesting to note that in the case of paralysis, the advice is the contrary. You are advised to work and work. That is what I am doing now. The doctors refer to this phase of my recovery as, "Use it or lose it". It implies that if one does not use a part of the body that recovers, one stands the risk of perpetually losing it.It therefore calls for more work; hard training.

In a Physiotherapy session with my therapists

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In a "Step and Push" session with my Physiotherapist.

In a "Grabbing" session with my Occupational/Ergo therapist

In addition to my usual Physiotherapy and Ergo therapy sessions, I undertake a number of physical exercises at home. I am told to work and work.

Pastor Osahene Amankwatia Boateng helping me to ride my static cycle at home

 Pastor Osahene Amankwatia Boateng of our Hamburg North District helps me to do my Static Cycling, Weight-Pulling and Nocturnal  Gymnastics.

Doing weight pulling at home. Helping me is Pastor Amankwatia Boateng

Doing "Johnny-Walking" at home on my standing machine. Helping me is Elder Owusu-Gyimah of Hamburg/Kumasi New Tafo Area, a Businessman

Pastor Frempong Boateng of our Hamburg South District helps with my Standing and Johnny-Walking sessions.
Beginning usually around 4.00pm with the standing session, my home exercises roll until about 10.00pm, with only a pause for supper, before I prepare to retire for the night. It is hard work. It recently occurred to me that a lazy person cannot afford to be paralyzed.

Well, engaging in both physical and spiritual exercises is our part of the bargain. The actual healing and recovery come from the LORD. That is what we are waiting for. Surely, He will bring it to pass.

INTERNET RESTORED

My beloved in the LORD JESUS CHRIST,

This brief publication comes to inform you that my internet access has been restored after more than a week. There were problems with the server of the I.S.P which were rectified only last night.

I am very sorry for the inconvenience this information 'drought' may have caused you.

Please look forward to reading the latest from me.
Thank you for your continuous prayer and moral support.

IT IS POSSIBLE

Looking at the very challenging and deprived rural background from which I come, I have always tried to encourage everyone I encounter that they can better their lot in life. One's rural background, financial situation or other inhibiting factors should not necessarily prevent somebody from achieving their dreams. I am therefore more than excited when people defy the odds and go ahead to accomplish something.

In this edition I have selected the stories of three men which I believe will inspire everyone of us to develop to our highest potentials. 

Apostle Anthony K. Ahalivor, The Church of Pentecost Area Head of Nkawkaw Area, Eastern Region of Ghana, and his daughter, Dorcas in their graduation robes. Father and daughter graduated same day from same university.

The first on my list is Apostle Anthony Kwabla Ahalivor. Apostle Ahalivor is The Church of Pentecost Area Head of Nkawkaw Area in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Now in his mid-fifties, the honorable Apostle has been in the full-time pastoral ministry of COP for over a quarter of a century now. He did not have the benefit of high education yet through auto-didactic means he strove to improve upon his lot.

A few years ago when Pentecost University College (P.U.C) introduced the School of Theological Education by Extension (S.T.E.E) program, Apostle Ahalivor enrolled in it. A few weeks ago, he graduated with a B. A in Theology. His degree was awarded by UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, the nation's premier university to which P.U.C is affiliated.
From Middle School Leaving Certificate to a university degree holder; is it possible? Apostle Ahalivor has shown that it is; even in spite of family and heavy ministerial duties.

An interesting scenario of his graduation was that Apostle Ahalivor graduated the same day, and from the same university, with one of his own daughters, Dorcas. The 24-year old graduated with B. Sc. in Banking and Finance

Apostle Ahalivor, in your direct view, listening to the graduation proceedings with rapt attention.

NB. It is heartening to note that on that day, several other COP "heavy-weights" also graduated: Prophet J. E. Ameyaw, Apostle Ekow Badu Wood and Apostle John Appiah-Aidoo. They have proved that the grace of God, coupled with godly determination, everything is possible.

Second on my list is Pastor Andrew Adu-Amankwaah. Now in his late-fifties, this respectable Pastor has been serving as a COP minister for nearly two decades. Before his call into the pastoral ministry, Adu-Amankwaah served as Private Secretary to a Minister of State for many years. His hard work and integrity later got him to the post of Personal Assistant to the Chairman, one of the most sensitive positions in COP, a responsibility he creditably discharged for ten years (1998-2008).

COP sponsored him to undertake a number of professional courses both at home and abroad. His desire for higher education was however insatiable and neither the volume of his work nor the constraints of age could abate it. He took advantage of a modular program being ran by P.U.C. and Canada Christian College which earned him a B.Th degree. Without relent, he continued to the University of Ghana from where he recently graduated with Master of Arts in Religions.

Pastor Andrew Adu-Amankwaah in his graduation robe

From Stenographer Secretary to Masters degree holder; is it possible? Pastor Andrew Adu-Amankwaah can confidently tell us, "Yes, it is".    

Pastor Adu-Amankwaah and his wife Agnes, taking it easy, probably contemplating on how far God has brought them.

My third pick is a young man called Daniel Agabus Tettey. Dan ended schooling at age 15 after Junior High School because his parents were too poor to sponsor him. He left his village for Accra, slept in kiosks/uncompleted buildings until he found a job as a Cleaner one of the most prominent banks in the country. He took to night classes for some years, and after two attempts at the G. C. E A-Level examinations, he qualified for university admission. About three weeks ago, Daniel graduated with B. Sc Administration (Accounting) from Wisconsin University (Ghana).

Daniel Agabus Tettey in his graduation robe

Daniel's performance has already caught the ears of his Director who has already asked him to submit an application to upgrade his status. Within a few days Daniel will walk into the bank's offices as a middle-level officer. Many might ask that age-old question, "Is this not the Cleaner; how did he become an officer?"

Beloved, we serve a great and mighty God. He is able to do all things; Don't settle for less while with His help, you are able to reach your fullest. Don't forget that, with God, all things are possible. (Lk. 1:37)

CONGRATULATIONS---APOSTLE DR. OPOKU ONYINAH

Dear Chairman,
CONGRATULATIONS---YOUR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL

''For not from the east nor from the west nor from the south come promotion and lifting up. But God is the Judge! He puts down one and lifts up another" (Psa. 75:6,7 Amp)

Apostle Dr Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost; President of Ghana Pentecostal Council; Member, National Peace Council

It was with great joy and exhilaration that I heard of your appointment and induction as member of the historic NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL. We give glory to God Almighty who has caused His searchlight to fall on you for membership on this Council, a novelty in Ghana and even in Africa. Promotion, we are told, comes from God. To Him be the glory.

Your appointment to this Council is definitely a recognition of the role of The Church of Pentecost in national affairs, just as our Covenant-keeping God promised He would use us. Our impact as a church is no longer limited to our prayer-power and our ubiquitous presence in the nation, but also to salting the decadence, and lighting the darkness in our society; having a voice in national affairs and helping to shape the politics of our nation. As children of God, we are agents of peace, and your membership of this Council confirms what society thinks and requires of us.

Beloved Chairman, permit me to also point out that your appointment as member of this lofty Council is also an affirmation of your personality and leadership style. Promotion does not come to one who waits for him, but to one who prepares for him. Since you assumed office as Chairman of The Church of Pentecost about three years ago, you have distinguished yourself as a genuine servant of God and of the people. Promotion cannot skip over such. No wonder, within this calendar year, you were also elected President of the Ghana Pentecostal Council, the umbrella organization for over 220 Pentecostal and Charismatic churches in Ghana.

Therefore as we bless and praise the LORD for what He has done, I deem it appropriate to send you this message of CONGRATULATIONS. You have honored the LORD and honored our church.

 We assure you our continuous prayer and moral support as you serve Church and State in our generation. We pray that as you join with other members of the Council, your work will yield the needed national cohesion, cause the cessation of all war drums, extinguish all smoking guns, diffuse the potentially explosive political time-bomb in the nation and resolve the numerous tribal and internecine conflicts.

We wish you and the Council every success. Once again, receive my CONGRATULATIONS.

Together in Kingdom Business,

 

Apostle Dr. Michael Ntumy
The Church Of Pentecost
Germany

JESUS WILL DO YOU GOOD

"You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism that John preached--how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how  he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him" (Acts 10: 37, 38 NIV) 

Reading my Bible recently this portion of Scripture forcefully caught my attention: A cardinal aspect of Jesus' messianic work was to go around doing good. 
   

One of the ways by which God shows us His goodness is surrounding us with good friends and colleagues. Many people have visited and commiserated with us. Here, Apostle Martin Seth Appiah, former COP National Head of Britain, paid Martha and I a visit before leaving for Berekum, Ghana, as Area Head

 Then I paused to re-examine the meaning of the word "good." It is one of those simple, everyday words whose meanings we often take for granted. The Free Online Dictionary has 58 meanings or usages for the word. That shows how difficult it is to define it. As used in this passage, the word means  that which is pleasing, useful or valuable; something that aids or promotes well-being. It refers to that which is beneficial or 'healthful'"

Pastor Vincent Anane Denteh, National Head of Madagascar, and his wife Martha, in a pose wife me when they visited us recently in Hamburg

The goodness of God was the centerpiece of Jewish thought. They conversed about it, sang about it and admonished people to do the same. "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever" is the theme of many songs Israel sang to God to praise Him and acknowledge His benevolence.

When God came down in human form through Jesus, His intrinsic attribute of Goodness must manifest itself. In other words, the goodness of the God of Israel, must show through Him. From the announcement of His Messianic Mission, in what is often called the Manifesto of the Kingdom (Lk. 4:18, 19) to the Cross, we find Jesus engaged in doing good. Wherever He went, He met people at their respective points of need. He fed their hungry souls with the word of God, fed their human bodies with physical food, saved people from embarrassing situations (shortage of wine at the Wedding in Cana), forgave sins, healed the sick among them, delivered the oppressed from satanic bondage, raised the dead, and changed the eternal destiny of a hardened criminal. At a point, onlookers were so amazed that they declared, "He has done everything well"(Mk. 7:37)

Pastor Isaac Nii Kotei-Djani, National Head of Botswana, and his wife posed this with me when they visited us recently

The surpassing good, the good par excellence, that Jesus did for all humanity is the salvation of our souls from eternal damnation, the regeneration of our spirits, tasting the life of heaven even while on earth and the promise of an eternity with God in Heaven!

This aspect of goodness that Jesus does for us, however, is not news to most Christians. We know it and appropriately rejoice in it, often declaring "God is good; All the time". The difficulty for many people, however, is the understanding of God's goodness in our daily lives, in the "Here-And-Now". Surely His ways are not our ways neither can our thoughts be compared to His. 
 Our difficulty is what we consider to be good. Sometimes our definition of good colors our perception to the extent that we do not distinguish between what is good for us and what is for our good. In His goodness, He still provides us with both. When He graciously provides what we consider to be good for us, we rejoice and give testimonies to His glory. Those that are for our good are mostly not palatable to us. We often whine and wonder why they happened to us. Usually it is at a much later time that we understand why they happened. At that time we are able to exclaim, "O yes, God is good"

Elder James Owusu Sarfo, Leader of COP Prayer Center, Tanoso-Kumasi, paid us a short visit during his recent tour of Europe.

Let us trust Him for every good thing we need. He still "richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment" (1 Tim. 6:17); with "everything we need for life and godliness..." (2 Pt. 1 :3).
On the other hand if the good comes to us in a form we do not like, we must simply keep trusting Him, knowing that it is for our good. 

Listening to the sermon with rapt attention last Sunday. By my side and ready to give me a helping hand is Bro. Samuel Asaye of Hamburg Central Assembly

"A BOOK THAT BLESSES, CHALLENGES, AND CAUSES YOU TO PRAISE OUR GREAT GOD..."

In this edition of my blog publication, I  publish a letter  received from Pastor Robert Lionel Currie, Senior Pastor of Bridge Street Pentecostal Church, Leeds, U. K.  Pastor Currie was my Bible College Principal in Accra, Ghana in 1984. Thereafter, I have always considered him one of my spiritual fathers and mentors. I affectionately call his wife "Mama Ruth"

Pastor Robert Lionel Currie

I publish it not because I consider it complimentary, but principally because there is much to be learnt from it.
Now read on and discover for yourself.


Dear Michael,

Greetings in the precious Name of Jesus to you, Martha and all the family!

We were away last weekend celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, and on our return found your new book waiting for us.

Pastor R. L Currie and his wife, Ruth.

We really appreciate you sending a copy to us.

As the current Chairman said in his foreword - "once started, you will be compelled to read right through".

That is exactly what I did yesterday and now Ruth has started reading it.

Knowing the author of a book always makes a difference when reading it.

It is a vivid reflection of that man that you are in God.

It is a book that blesses, challenges, and above all, causes you to praise our great God who has sustained you, strengthened you and kept you for His further purposes.

I found it deeply moving to read all you have been through, and through it all your faith has grown stronger.

I also believe that it will help many "theorists" who have written about healing because it comes from one who is writing from personal experience.

It brings a much needed balance to so much teaching that is out there in the Church today.

It will not only serve as a correction, but give much hope to those who are still waiting on God for their healing.

I found myself saying "Amen" over and over again as I read it.

And what can one say about your dear "Lady" Martha!

She is a spiritual heroine par excellence.

Mrs Martha Ntumy, cool and collected, in a part of our living room

You both need your names inserting in Hebrews 11.

When God brought you together He alone knew how much you would need such a woman of faith for such a time as this.

It's 29 years now since the LORD brought us together in marriage. Much has been accomplished through the grace of God; much more remains to be done.

There must be such a sense of anticipation as to what the Lord has in store for you.

We continue to stand with you in prayer believing, as we so often saw on the mammy lorries in Ghana, that "God's time is the best".

This comes to you with much love and our gratitude to God for bringing you into our lives.

Please convey our love to Martha and the children.

May the fulness of heaven's blessings be yours in Christ Jesus,

Lionel and Ruth

APOSTLE AND MRS YIADOM ASSUME DUTY IN GERMANY

To the glory and praise of God, the newly-appointed National Head of The Church of Pentecost, Germany, APOSTLE SAMPSON OFORI YIADOM, and his wife Millicent, arrived on Friday 23rd September, 2011. Their welcome service was held in Hamburg on 25th September, 2011. They were accompanied by a high-powered eleven-member delegation from USA led by Evangelist Omane Yeboah.

Apostle Samuel Lord Agyin (with microphone), introducing Apostle and Mrs Yiadom

Apostle Agyin (left) preaching the sermon

Apostle and Mrs Yiadom listening to the sermon with rapt attention

The Welcome Service was officiated by Apostle Samuel Lord Agyin, National Head of COP, Holland. Preaching the sermon from Gen. 17: 8-15, Apostle Agyin urged Ministers, Officers and members to hold the hands of Apostle and Mrs Yiadom until total victory is won.

Mrs Agyin, left and Mrs Ntumy, also deeply absorbing the message

Apostle Yiadom is a special gift to the church. He was called into the pastoral ministry of COP in 1999 in the United States of America. The grace of God on him has been so great that after only nine years in the ministry he was called to the office of Apostle. Until his transfer to Ge;rmany he was the Western Regional Head based in Houston, TX

Apostle Agyin, flanked by Evangelists Twumasi Appiah Bonna (National Head, Switzerland) and Omane Yeboah (USA). prays for Apostle and Mrs Yiadom

Ev. Omane Yeboah, left, hands over Apostle Yiadom to Pastor Ebenezer Quaye (right), National Secretary of COP, Germany

The National Leader of the Women's Movement of USA hands over Mrs Millicent Yiadom to Mrs Grace Sander, Deputy National Leader of Germany

Mrs Grace Sander presents flowers to Apostle and Mrs Yiadom

Mrs Martha Ntumy (right) welcomes Mrs Yiadom on behalf of the women in the church

Let us all join hearts and hands and minds with those of Apostle and Mrs Yiadom to advance the business of the Kingdom of God in Germany.

It was one of the happiest days of my life. To your right behind me is Pastor Johnny Ansah, Finance and Administration Manager of COP, USA and a section of the US delegation

A DEVOTIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE.

WHERE IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL?
In our daily living we display many qualities which seem to be intrinsic to normal living. One of these qualities is CONFIDENCE. It refers to that full trust, belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing.

We go to bed in the night confident that day will break in the morning. We turn on the tap confident that water will flow; turn on the ignition of our car and trust that the car would start; drive over a bridge on the highway without any qualms; and switch on the light knowing that the room will be lighted. We have confidence in these and other things that they will perform just as they were originally designed to.

We also show confidence in people when we believe what they say, when we trust them to deliver on their promises or live up to the standards required of them.
When these people or things perform or live to our expectations, our confidence in them increases. The opposite is true if they don't.. Thus, it is possible that with time our confidence in certain people, structures, things, certain expectations or anticipations could dwindle to the lowest ebb or even be completely eroded. Conversely those people or things could have proved themselves so much that our confidence in them soars to astronomical heights.
Whether our confidence in people would increase or decrease usually depends on our judgment; our perception of what is actually taking place, viz-a-viz our expectations of that person or thing. If we think, judge, assume or conclude, in the light of what is happening, that the person or thing is not living up to our expectation or delivering on his promises, our confidence in that person, thing or system begins to wane. The fact, however, is that many times our analysis, assessment, perception, or judgment is wrong.. When there is a turn-around in the situation and our original expectation comes to pass, we are proved wrong. Then our human trait of fickleness comes to light and we are seen as being unstable.

The ability to keep our judgment sound, our perception clear and our confidence solid depends on our opinion of that person's integrity. If we fully trust that person, no matter what happens, we firmly believe that things will turn out as expected. Between where we are and the realization of our expectation, the confident person will remain calm and unperturbed.

 That was the quality King David displayed in Psalm 27: 13 "I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (NIV)

Some scholars think that David composed this psalm when he was a fugitive fleeing from King Saul while others think it was when his own son Absalom staged a coup d'etat against him. No matter which of these it was, one thing is clear: David was in a very precarious situation. He talked about:
a. Evil men advancing against him to devour his flesh - vr. 2
b. Enemies attacking him- vr. 2
c. Being besieged by an army- vr. 3
d. War breaking out against him- vr. 3
e. Being surrounded by enemies- vr. 6
f. False witnesses rising up against him- vr. 12

If we were to go by the first proposition, we find a young man who had been anointed king of Israel by no less a prophet as Samuel. Yet after achieving what was a clear national victory for Israel, the odds turned against him. For about thirteen years David was on the run from Saul. David could have been exasperated and asked if the promised kingship was ever going to be fulfilled. Similarly, he could have despaired of his life and given in to the fear of Saul catching up with him and killing him- ending any thought of becoming king one day.

Despite all that was happening around him, circumstances that smacked of dashing all the divine promises he might be holding onto, David came out forcefully to declare: "I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living". Surely David knew the God of Israel in whose name Samuel had anointed him king. He could rely on the integrity of God. He was convinced that no matter what happened, he would not be killed by Saul; he would not die. What God had promised him would come to pass and he would live to see it. He was still confident, no matter what!
Has God promised you anything? Are you holding on to something by faith? Have any unknown variables entered your life's equation so that the answers elude you? Are these things causing you to lose your confidence? Are you still maintaining your confidence? What level is it?

In a very dire situation, David declared, "I am still confident..."
 And so am I.

My personal tip: Losing your confidence in God's intervention of your situation does not make it any better; in fact it worsens it. Maintaining your confidence, on the other hand, does not cost you anything yet it benefits you greatly. You may lose many things in life but never your confidence.