Waiting

Isaiah 40:31 

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

a.         Waiting requires a purpose

b.         Waiting demands discipline

c.         Waiting renews our strength.

We can have whatever we want      

Just reading those words can seem strange. “We can have whatever we want!” there is something about that statement we react to.

Testimony

a.         Do others see Jesus in you?

b.         A Christian reflects Jesus Christ.

c.         A Christian’s life is the canvas on which others can see Jesus

d.         Witnessing is not just something a Christian says, but what he is.

e.         Only God sees the heart.

f.          They witness best who witness with their lives.

g.         The best role models model Christ.

h.         Live in such a way that others see Jesus in you.

He Adopted You

“His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us.” Ephesians 1:3

And you thought God adopted you because you were good-looking. You thought he needed your money or your wisdom. Sorry. God adopted you simply because he wanted to. You were in his good will and pleasure. Knowing full well the trouble you would be and the price he would pay, he signed his name next to yours and changed your name to his and took you home. Your Abba adopted you and became your Father.