Bobby McDonald - Dwell on God's promises

Bobby McDonaldOctober 19, 20157mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Dwell on God's promises Date: 10-18-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is to intentionally dwell on God's promises rather than focusing on current difficulties or complaints. The speaker emphasizes that our minds should focus on what is true, honorable, right, pure, and lovely, drawing specific comfort from passages about the Lord's return. True hope, which allows for joy in all circumstances, is grounded solely in Christ's promises, not in temporary earthly blessings.

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What should we dwell on?God's word commands us not only how to act and speak, but also gives us specific direction on what our minds should dwell on.Philippians 4:8

Avoiding silent complaintsIt is easy to fall into negative thinking and silent complaining when life is rough, but God wants us to focus on His good promises instead.

Comfort one another with these wordsFirst Thessalonians gives us specific words concerning the coming of Christ to comfort those who fear death or have lost loved ones.1 Thessalonians 4:16

We will be with Jesus foreverJesus will descend from heaven with a shout, gather His people, and we will be with Him forevermore.

Desiring Jesus through wholehearted seekingAs we seek Jesus wholeheartedly, the Holy Spirit gives us a taste of His presence, increasing our desire to be with Him.

The joy of a promiseLike someone who rejoices over winning the lottery before receiving the money, believers have profound joy based purely on the promises of God.

The test of good and hard daysWhile hard days easily drive us to cling to God, the true test is keeping our hope grounded in His promises even when life is going well.

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