Church 9/01/2021
Worship time scripture:
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Proverbs%2018:10&version=NKJV
Sermon message: what to do when you get weary
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Galatians 6:9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Galatians%206:9&version=NKJV
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Galatians 6:9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Galatians%206:9&version=AMP
So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.
Galatians 6:9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Galatians%206:9&version=MSG
Sometimes we have to wait for blessings from God (depending on the season)
Three things to remember about God when we are waiting:
God will cause a harvest to come.
God is never early or late: He is always on time.
Good seeds bring good harvest.
But what if we are feeling fatigued?
Turn to God
Read God’s word
Focus on God, and not the problem
It is a fight. The Bible says to fight the good fight.
More word = more faith
More world = less faith
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Isaiah%2055:8&version=NKJV
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Isaiah%2055:8&version=AMP
Keep it simple: have a relationship with God. Don’t worry about anything else.
Spending time with God gives you strength.
For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do.
Galatians 5:17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Galatians%205:17&version=AMP
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
Galatians 5:17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Galatians%205:17&version=NKJV
You become who you hang out with. Are you going to spend time with God or with the world? Are you influencing others, or are others influencing you?
Consider Mary vs Martha. Jesus said that what Mary was doing was more valuable.
and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=2%20Timothy%203:15&version=NKJV
What does spending time with God look like for you?
It’s meant to be a constant conversation. But it’s a battle.