More than a year has passed by since my last sermon. It was also 26 months ago I published Part 1 of this 2 Part Sermon Series. In that I shared four questions to ask when you feel confused and unable to discern God’s will when making an important decision. Today we will consider the last four questions.
Christians love Chris Gayle for he talks about God, both in the field and home. Unfortunately, however, he leads a questionable lifestyle that doesn’t fit the Bible-believing Christians. Then there’s Tatenda Taibu, the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman, who gave up Cricket, to work for the church. Taibu played 28 Tests and 150 ODIs for Zimbabwe and has quit aged only 29, usually a cricketer’s prime.
The history speaks of a Bishop, who is said to have proclaimed that heavier-than-air human flight wasn’t possible, because it contradicted God’s will. His name was Milton Wright and he was the father of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Apparently his understanding of God’s will was seriously flawed!
Many years ago a young man who sought supernatural intervention for his problems, walked into a Hindu Temple, hoping to receive the favor of the gods that temple was dedicated for. While he was there he heard an audible voice, which said “You have come to the wrong place.” He realized this is indeed the Lord Jesus speaking to him. Talk about an encounter! He immediately left that temple and few days later joined a church in his neighborhood. Long story short, he dedicated his life for service to God and led many people to Christ.
Edwin Bliss once said, “The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.”
Interestingly Jesus taught the same principle as far as 2ooo years ago when he visited Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 the basis for this sermon. These sisters have three important lessons for us.
Although we meet many noteworthy fathers in the Bible, only Joseph was given the privilege of being the father to the only child the Bible calls holy. Scriptures don’t talk about Joseph much. But I noted three characteristics that convinced me Joseph was a “Father after God’s own heart.” Join me tonight to find out these characteristics and how we can become fathers worthy of being called the same.
In the ancient world the word “calling” was of great significance. In those days the word was used to refer to the act of being summoned by the King. Likewise God also has called or summoned us to his presence. In fact the Greek word for church (ekklésia) means called out from the world and to God. In today’s message we will look at three areas in the call of God, from another famous passage. It’s none other than the Angelic visit to Mary. (We have a sermon on Joseph (Jesus’ Guardian Father also. See it here.)
So many books have been written, sermons have been preached and studies have been conducted on the doctrine of Christian suffering. Yet nobody knows it better than those who have actually tasted it.
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