Last month, our journey taken us through the sermon series: Faith & Hope
We started: “Trust in Him” Scripture: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit."
1.
God of Hope
2.
Fill You with Joy &
Peace
3.
Trust Him
4.
Overflow with Hope
5.
The Power of the Holy
Spirit
Next: “Ask in Faith” in James 1:6, “But let him ask in
faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and
tossed by the wind.”
1. Ask in Faith
2. No Doubting
3. He who Doubts is Like Wave of the Sea
4. Tossed by the Wind
Next: “Living Out Our Faith” Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him,
for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of
those who diligently seek Him."
1.
Without Faith
2.
Impossible to please God
3.
Must believe He is
4.
He is a rewarder
5.
Diligently Seek Him
We ended up exploring the “Joy
of the Unseen Faith” 1 Peter 1:8-9 “Though you have not seen
Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him
now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your
souls.”
1. Not seen Him
2. You love Him
3. You believe Him
4. Filled with inexpressible and
glorious joy
5. Receiving the end result of our
faith
6. Salvation of our souls
And Hebrews 11:8-9 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he
would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was
going. 9 By faith he
made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country;
he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the
same promise.
Grace upon Grace: Hebrews 2
Christ made lower than the angels just for a little while (Heb 2:7&9). He tasted death for everyone (Heb 2:9). We are then made perfect through His suffering as he is the pioneer of Salvation (Heb 2:10). Here is our sanctification whom He made us holy and of the same family (Heb 2:11). Therefore, the process of sanctification is to put our Trust in Christ (Heb 2:13). Oftentimes, we moved to believe those identities that the world had given us. But Christ have acknowledged us as Brother and Sister, all part of God family—this is our identity: We are divine designed and Glorified being of God. Christ was the high priest that can make atonement (make it right). He was fully human in every way in order he might become merciful and faithful high priest in service of God (Heb 2:16-18).
Our new topic for this month: Patient
Today, Text, Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper
time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
The emphasis from out text are rooted in:
1. Not
become weary
2. Doing
Good
3. God’s Proper
Time
4. Reap A
harvest
5. Do not
Give Up
Topic: Waiting
on the Lord
Scripture:
Galatians 6:9 (KJV): "And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Introduction:
Today we delve into a powerful encouragement from the
Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:9. This verse reminds us that as we serve the Lord
and do good, there will come a season of harvest — a time of reward. But the
journey requires patience, perseverance, and unwavering faith. Let us explore
how to stay strong and steadfast while waiting on the Lord.
1. Not Become Weary in Well Doing
The Bible acknowledges
that doing good can be tiring. Galatians 6:9 calls on us not to become weary.
Illustration:
Imagine a farmer planting seeds. It takes time before the first sprouts emerge.
During that waiting period, a farmer might feel discouraged if harvest time
seems far off. But patience is key. Similarly, in our spiritual walk, we may
grow tired of doing good, especially when results are slow. But remember, God
sees your efforts and promises a harvest in due season.
Biblical Reference:
Galatians 6:9 itself urges us not to grow weary, for our persistence is crucial
in God's timing.
2. Doing Good
Our calling is to do good,
regardless of circumstances. Doing good is a reflection of Christ in us
(Galatians 6:10). Even when others overlook our efforts, we are called to
persevere.
Biblical example:
Dare to be like the Good Samaritan who chose compassion despite inconvenience
(Luke 10:25-37). Even when kindness isn't immediately appreciated, God's Word
assures us that our acts of goodness are never in vain.
3. Proper Timing — God’s Due Season
God's timing is perfect;
"in due season" indicates a divine appointment for our harvest.
Sometimes, we grow impatient, but God is orchestrating everything beautifully.
Biblical Reference:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 states: "To everything there is a
season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."
Illustrational Story:
A young man planted a sapling and watered it daily. Years passed, and he often
wondered if it would ever grow. One day, the tree blossomed with beautiful
flowers, revealing that his patience had been rewarded. Our spiritual growth
and breakthroughs also come at God's appointed time.
4. Reward of Not Giving Up
The promise is clear: "if we faint not," we will reap the reward.
Perseverance is key.
Biblical Example:
Hebrews 12:1 encourages us to run the race with endurance, looking unto Jesus,
who endured the cross. Their perseverance brought eternal victory. Similarly,
our endurance through trials brings divine rewards.
5. Perseverance
Perseverance involves
steadfastness amidst trials. It's essential for spiritual growth and eventual
victory.
Biblical Reference:
James 1:12: "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is
tried, he shall receive the crown of life."
Conclusion:
Beloved, waiting on the
Lord requires patience, endurance, and trust. Like the farmer who waits for the
harvest, or the young tree that takes years to blossom, we must remain
steadfast in doing good, confident that God's timing is perfect. Don’t grow weary;
keep doing good, persevere, and stay faithful. Your due season will come, and
you will reap a bountiful harvest.
Challenge:
Today, renew your commitment to serve patiently. Trust in God's perfect timing
and hold fast—your reward is imminent!
May the Lord encourage
your hearts as you wait on Him, and may His grace empower you to endure until
your harvest. Amen.
To Be, To Do, and Do Have in Christ
To be
in Christ means a spiritual union, making you a new creation with an
eternal identity in Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
To do
in Christ involves acting in a way that reflects this new identity, by
living according to the Spirit and imitating Christ, as found in Colossians 3:17 and 1 John 2:6.
To have
in Christ means possessing spiritual blessings and a secure
relationship with God, such as redemption, justification, and God's supply of
needs, as described in Ephesians 1:7, Romans 3:24, and Philippians 4:19.
Be in Christ
- 2 Corinthians
5:17:
"Therefore,
if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is
here!" This highlights a fundamental change in identity for
believers.
- Galatians 2:20:
"I
have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved
me and gave himself for me".
"For
he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in
his sight".
Do in Christ
- Colossians 3:17: "And
whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him".
- 1 John 2:6: "Whoever
claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did".
- Romans 8:11: "And
if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he
who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies
because of his Spirit who lives in you".
Have in Christ
"In
him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in
accordance with the riches of God's grace".
- Romans 8:1:
"Therefore,
there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus".
- Philippians
4:19:
"And
my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in
Christ Jesus".
"through
whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now
stand".
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