by Pastor Calvin Lee
Haggai 2:20-23
Our God Resigns to Our God Reigns!
Don't be religious outwardly but your heart is not right with God
3 things that God said to Zerubbabel :
(1) He is in Control
- 6 times in the paragraph He said He is in control
- Encouragement / Eschatology
- how much of your life you're in control?
- especially when you're in an overwhelming situation?
(2) He is a Covenant-Keeping God
- God's will has always be to accomplish His ways through His people
(3) He is for you!
Romans 8:31
- We are Sure! We are Secure!
- We may be facing situation against us. Know this : The Maker of Heaven & Earth is for you !!
3 Perspectives :
(a) we can complain, blame and dispute the moment
(b) we can become discourage by the moment, lose heart and give up
(c) we can endure it and grow from it
3 Principles of discouraging moments :
(i) discouraging moments are always a great, divine moment. Question is do you believe?
- Men extremity is God's opportunity
- "God, out of this situation, please work at it and let your glory shines through it"
(ii) progress without perseverance is usually not possible
- don't give up, press on
(iii) what you receive from discouraging moments depend upon how you respond
- eyes fix on Jesus; the Author & Finisher of our faith
- God will bring to pass His great plans for the planet earth
No comments:
Post a Comment