Description

God’s faithfulness should be a stimulus for us to trust Him.

Scripture Texts

1 Timothy 3:1; Luke 14:25-30; Mark 10:29-30

Main Points or Ideas

“'To reach or stretch out,' is the middle voice, signifying the mental effort of stretching oneself out for a thing, of longing after it, with stress upon the object desired" - Vine

1. Because the ministry is HARD

• Satan opposes you
• Sin desires you
• People argue you
• Sorrow overwhelms you

2. Because the ministry is FUN

• God supports you
• Jesus cleanses you
• People help you
• Joy overwhelms you

• “Too many Christians write their successes in the sand and chisel their failures in stone.”

• “God doesn't need your ability. He needs your availability.” - Warren Weirsbe

Conclusion

Count the cost! Take a risk!