Unto us - The Power of Now
John 2:9
Jesus is not a best for last God, He is a best for now God.
Luke 2:9-11
#1 Understand The Role Of The Past
Luke 9:62 “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God."
Linger on the lessons from the past but don't fixate on the failures of the past
Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth,do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
#2 Remove Faith Blockers
Mark 5:35People came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
38 When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). 42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished.
Faith IsEssential
Hebrews 11:1-2 The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living.
Hebrews 11:6 It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.
Mark 6:5 Now He could do no mighty work there
Mark 6:5 (AMP) “He was not able to do any mighty work”
Relationships are either liabilities or assets.
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
#3 Win The Now
Mark 10:17 A young man came and knelt in the dust of the road in front of Jesus. Good Teacher! What must I do to gain life in the world to come? 19 You know the Commandments of Moses: “Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not slander, do not defraud, and honor your father and mother.” 20 Yes, Teacher, I have done all these since I was a child. 21 Then Jesus, looking at the young man, saw that he was sincere and responded out of His love for him. Son, there is still one thing you have not done. Go now. Sell everything you have and give the proceeds to the poor so that you will have treasure in heaven. After that, come, follow Me. 22 The young man went away sick at heart at these words because he was very wealthy.
What you do today effects what you experience tomorrow…
All crosses are temporary and every death in Christ is followed by a glorious resurrection!
Luke 11:28 Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
