Disappointment can bring out the feelings in our faith. God transcends our understanding - and control, leading us to trust in him. Faith that overcomes. A. Differences in faith's stages. Early faith focuses on doctrine, knowledge, sure answers.
Later faith has room for mysteries.
We journey blind. In Acts, Paul waded through failure and disappointment. B. Mature faith is tested faith. Story of a Chinese Christian who learned from adversity. After Jesus' resurrection, the Lord told Peter that his death would involve persecution.