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1/10/2021
The Knowledge Of The Truth
…if you hold to my teaching then you are really my disciples and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free! – John 8:31-32
When You Know And Hold To The Word Of The Lord You Can Endure The Storms Of Life
Matthew 7:24-27 …everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house and it fell with a great crash!”
We Know That Life Is Difficult But We Also Know That God Loves Us And Is With Us
Isaiah 43:1-3 This is what the LORD says– He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Hebrew 13:5
Deuteronomy 31:8
Matthew 28:20
God Is Committed To Remember Us!
Isaiah 49:14-16 Zion has said, “The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See! I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…
Shock…(Disbelief…Denial…)
Sorrow…(Grief…Sadness..)
Struggle…(Anger…Why…)
Surrender…(Acceptance…Peace…)
Sanctification…(Character Development)
Service…(Comforting and Helping Others)
We Exist In A Fallen And Imperfect World
Isaiah 24:5-6 The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt…19-21 The earth is broken up and split asunder, the earth is thoroughly shaken. It reels like a drunkard, it sways like a hut in the wind; so heavy upon it is the guilt of its rebellion that it falls–never to rise again. In that day the LORD will punish the powers in the heavens above and the kings on the earth below.
God Specializes In Bringing Good Even From Bad!
Romans 8:28-30 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Those whom God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. Those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.
Choose Joy Even In The Bad Times And God Will Use It Mightily
Romans 5:1-5 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom also we have access by faith into the grace in which we stand and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God! And, we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that trials produce perseverance; perseverance, character and character, hope. Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who was given to us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, we thought we would not live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. He did rescue us from mortal danger and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in Him and He will continue to rescue us. You are helping us by praying for us. Many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.
Life Is A Battle But We Have Hope Because We Know There Is More To It!
1 Corinthians 15:26 …And the last enemy to be destroyed is death.
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.
Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Isaiah 25:6-8 In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat. There he will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth. He will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign LORD will wipe away all tears. He will remove forever all insults and mockery against his land and people. The LORD has spoken!