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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Don't Worry About Everything Around You

John 6: 25 - 59

Don't worry about the things on earth; instead fill yourself with what Jesus has to offer. You must believe in him. Miraculous signs are only to show you the way to him. They are not the essence of him. When you listen to him he will always take care of you in every way possible. Seeing what he can do does not make your heart believe. That is still just a sign pointing to him. He will always keep you by his side because that is ultimately what the Father wants; to be with us. He draws us to him. We learn from him. We must feed on him - take in everything he has to offer, think about it, chew on it. Let it work itself inside of us.

Exodus 16:

The Israelites complained about God's path. He gave them food from heaven but tested them to see if they would follow his instructions. He showed them his glory because of their complaints. He gave them an over-abundance but told them to take only what they needed. Some of them didn't obey his instructions. It turned into nothing. Just like what we do for him today. Whether it was based on his instructions or not.
They kept some of the bread to show future generations. This means to leave something that the Lord has given you behind for other generations. (Not material possessions but his knowledge)

Nehemiah 9:
The Israelites confess their sins. Confess your sins; worship the Lord. Praise God who is forever and ever.
Here are the attributes that they list of God in their prayer:
1. He is the Lord
2. He made the heavens and the earth
3. He gave life to everything
4. He created the nation of Israel through Abraham
5. He keeps his promises because he is righteous
6. He saved the Israelites from the Egyptians through miraculous signs and wonders
7. He made a name for himself that remains to this day.
8. He leads us down the path we are to take.
9. He gave us laws to show us our sin
10. He gave us rest
11. He gives us food and water
12. He gives us a place to live
13. He forgave us for our sins and gave us love.
14. He never abandons us
15. He gave us the Holy Spirit to instruct us
16. He sustains us in every way. We lack nothing,
17. He gives us children
18. He subdues our enemies
19. He disciplines us and chastises us as our Father
20. He never gives up on us no matter how much we mess up. He delivers us time and again. He is patient with us. He has mercy on us.
21. He acts faithfully when we do wrong.

Isaiah 54: The Future Glory of Zion
Believe in God even when it is hopeless. Don't be afraid - he will back you up.. We are his bride and he will call us and take care of us. He has deep compassion for us. He will give us peace. He will rebuild Zion and teach the people himself. He will keep us safe and protect us. No one will be able to speak against us. This is the heritage he gives us; this is our vindication. Presents from God.

Summary - Don't worry about everything else around you. Your only concern should be him and he will take care of everything else.