What are we inclined to?
Joshua 24:15 (kjv)
Topic: "In" not "For"
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV),
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.
11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." -
(Jeremiah 29:11)
God's will is for you to make it to heaven. Amen. God's thoughts are towards
your eternal destiny.
In everything can be done if we think on God's
Word. (Jeremiah 29:11)
-Stay focused on God.
- DO NOT lose Faith.
Speaker: Pastor Aaron Dawson
Message: "How do I love God with all my strength?"
Text: Mark 12:30
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
King James Version (KJV)
Loving God with all our strength looks like what?
Strength = "force, power, abilities"
What can I accomplish with what I have?
What has God given us skills for? Why?
God has given us these to point people to God!
We are to be a light on a hill.
Simply be "HIS". Abilities should shine others to God which Honors God!
Ephesians 2:1-10
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10Make a decision to trust in God and expect a hit!
Proverbs 3:5, 6:
"5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Find Confidence and strength in admist troubles, even when things look like they are going wrong. Where is your confidence and security?
vs. 14 - We are special and unique to God in our qualities and makeup. God wants us to choose Him.
vs. 23 - God wants us to know Him.
vs. 24 - God wants us to follow Him.
Choose God, Know God, and Follow Him! Amen!
John the Baptist asks if Jesus is really the messiah or should we look for another? Blessed is the person who is not offended for Christ Jesus.
Are you fulfilling God's design for your life? How Awesome to be used by God and point others to Christ Jesus. Have you ever been offended for Christ Jesus?
When trials come, we get discouraged at times. Look to God and be reminded that he that trusts in the name of the Lord.
Trust in the name of the Lord, and
Stay upon God and Lean on Him, Stick with God!