Placed in the Puzzle: Strength in Weakness | November 23, 2025 | Echo Church

Pastor Alan Pastian Every puzzle piece connects — not by its tabs (strengths), but by its blanks (weaknesses). It’s the spaces where we lack that allow connection, grace, and God’s power to fit perfectly. The Blanks, Pastor Alan reminds us that our weaknesses don’t disqualify us — they position us. Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6–7, we see that God meets us in our insecurity, redefines our strength, and uses our “blanks” to build His bigger picture. TEXT: Judges 6–7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Judges 6:14, Psalm 139:23–24, 1 Peter 2:9, Joshua 1:9 NOTES: Big Idea: Your weakness doesn’t disqualify you — it’s where God’s strength fits perfectly. Practical Actions: -Identify Your Whine Press — What fear or excuse is holding you back? -Declare Who God Says You Are — Replace “I am the least” with “God is with me.” -Go in the Strength You Have — Take one small faith step this week. -Invite God Into Your Blanks — Pray: “Lord, fill my blanks with Your grace.” Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #MadeToGarden #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching