Who am I, Lord God... that you brought me this far?—by Noel Honey
August 8, 2022
Sermon summary:
1 Chronicles 17:16–17 Who am I, Lord, God, that you have brought me this far?
The path of our lives is not a lovely straight road, it has potholes, ditches, etc.
Matthew 13:52; Daniel 3:16–18 Daniel's friends trust God with no guarantee that He would save them.
Luke 6:47–49 You need the right foundation for your house of faith to stand (Your marriage, parenting, work life improves).
Jeremiah 6:31 learning the truth about doctrine.
Ephesians 4:2 be humble and patient with others in love.
Psalm 19:1–2 The heavens declare the glory of God.
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The Holy Spirit gives guidance and direction in our missionary work. Are we doing the work the Spirit has set aside for each one of us to do? He knows the time, place and person to reach out to. Are we listening and obeying when he nudges us? The Holy Spirit forms Christ in all of us and it's a lifetime journey. Seek to be filled. Listen to his voice. Step out boldly.
Giving is an act of trust. It is also not an obligation but an act of worship. Give from the heart, not as a duty, but as a way to express gratitude. Giving is about unity in the church, it is motivated by grace, not guilt, and a spiritual act of joyful worship. Jesus demonstrated sacrificial giving through his actions, leaving us an example to follow.
To embrace Jesus's mission, I must first clothe myself with Jesus and have his character formed in me. He must become greater, I must become less. Then I"ll be able to do as Jesus did.
God's grace is with me. We need each other. Grace is a gift.