The Boy, The Bread, And The Blessing

The Boy, The Bread, And The Blessing

From Met Church by Pastor Bill Ramsey

May 18, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 3

About this episode

Pastor Bill Ramsey discusses how God uses disruption to develop strength and purpose in our lives, emphasizing the importance of understanding seasons and cycles of adversity.

Ever feel like life just blindsides you—something you didn’t expect, didn’t plan for, and definitely didn’t ask for? Disruption can shake your peace, your confidence, and even your faith. But what if the very thing trying to derail you is the thing God wants to use to develop you? In this message from our Disruption series, Pastor Bill teaches a powerful truth: there is no advancement without adversity. Using Scripture and relatable illustrations, he explains the difference between a season (something you can’t control) and a cycle (something you can change)—and why it matters to know which one you’re in. Then he shows how God uses disruption like metamorphosis: the struggle isn’t pointless, it’s part of the transformation. Just like a butterfly must fight its way out of the cocoon to gain strength, God often uses pressure to build strength, maturity, and purpose in us. Pastor Bill also highlights the story of Benaiah (2 Samuel 23), a “country boy” who became one of King David’s mighty men—and eventually over the king’s guard—because of how he handled adversity. From battling lion-like warriors to stepping into a pit on a snowy day, Benaiah’s story proves that the moments that…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Bill Ramsey

Topics covered

  • disruption
  • faith
  • adversity
  • transformation
  • spiritual growth
  • scripture

Keywords

  • disruption
  • adversity
  • faith
  • transformation
  • Benaiah
  • spiritual growth
  • scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: King David

Books & works: 2 Samuel 23, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 10:11

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