Sermon note
Pastor Mark
Life will be transformed when you hear the Word
Philippians 4:8
Meditate on These Things
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
We are new creation
God always want our mind to be transformed
He is always with us forever
Whatever the Lord blesses us, He wants us to think about Him
We give thanks, more good will come forth
It is very important what we believe
We can eat we can sleep, all these are Jesus’ blessings
We have heavenly package
Think of the good that happens in our lives
Think of all these things
We all want a better life
Be of good cheers for He has overcome it
1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
Think about whatever is good report
We start from completeness
Genesis 1:29
And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.
You cannot start from lack. Start from fullness
Abraham is the man of faith
Genesis 13:14
And the LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him: “Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward;
North south east west – the cross
We start from completion
Genesis 13:15
for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.
God is asking us to see first
Genesis 13:17
Arise, walk in the land through its length and its width, for I give it to you.”
Arise and walk
First mention of run –
Genesis 18:1-2
The Son of Promise
(Heb. 13:2)
Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,
The older he was, he run!
We don’t have sunset. We always have sunrise
At the age of 99, he could run and worship the Lord
The Lord wants us to see vision
Start slow. Don’t be hasty
There is another strength. That is the joy of the Lord
Bodily exercise gives us fitness
Godliness exercise- Relationship with the Lord
Both are important
Exercise in godliness
Walk – healthy mind
Meditation in the Word- Health to all our flesh
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NLT
Angry will hurt your liver
Sorrow – your lungs will be affected
Spleen – stomach digestion – overthinking
When you are fearful it affects your kidney
Jesus borne all our grieves.
He carries all our sorrows
“I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.”
Psalms 27:13 AMP
What we choose to look at the situation, the goodness of God
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalms 34:18 NLT
The Lord wants us to know He is close to us
“What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God.”
Psalms 55:14 NLT
Families are complicated. How did David process it?
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.”
Psalms 23:1 NLT
Focus on the One who never change
His love for us never change
He leads me to still water
He awakens my soul
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”
Psalms 23:1-3 NLT
awake to righteousness and sin not
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NLT
What is shadow?
Which part of our bodies touch water never get wet?
Your shadow. The real you never change
Shadow is your feeling
Though you walk through the feeling that is trying to drag you down
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.”
Galatians 5:24 NLT
See the Lord is my Shepherd
We will walk through the feeling. The valley of the feeling of lack
“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.”
Psalms 23:5 NLT
He just wants to be with us forever
Anoint your head with oil – honour
You are special before Him. He prepares a table before you. He wants you to know you are always special in His heart
“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.”
Psalms 23:5 NLT
Surely goodness and mercy shall run after us
Psalms 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.
His heart is always arise and walk!
