By Brenda Lysak
Motivated by
Compassion John
6: 11, Mark 8:6, Matthew 15:36
Problem: A lot of hungry people. Resources: a few pieces of
bread and fish. Solution: Thank God
for what you have and His provision.
If you begin using what you have, and trust God, not only will there be enough
but the leftovers will exceed what you started with.
Motivated by Fear
Matthew 25:14-30
Each of three men started out with a certain amount, be it
opportunities, money, time, health, intellect, or talent. The first two
invested and doubled the original amount. One man embraced fear and instead of
investing he played it safe. He was
rewarded with punishment. He was despised and even the small amount was taken
away. The other two were rewarded with
more, and honored for the risks they took. Fear should not be accepted as
normal. In the kingdom of God fear is evil.
More than Enough Romans
5:17
For if by one man’s lapse death reigned, much more surely
will those who receive God’s overflowing grace and free gift of being made
right with God reign(control, command, govern) as kings in life through the one
man Jesus Christ.
Notice the word overflowing. The prefix “over”, means over
the top, or too much. We have more than enough Grace for every challenge so
therefore embracing fear, or inadequacy equals denying God.
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