Finding God in the Everyday Things of Life - Olu Talabi - Janauary 24, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker shares that even amidst the mundane busyness of life—such as moving or work volatility—the temptation arises to feel that God is absent. He counters this by recalling scripture, specifically Joshua 1, Matthew 28, and Hebrews 13:5, which promise God's constant presence. He concludes by referencing a story from 1 Kings 20, illustrating that even in difficult circumstances, one can honor Jesus through their daily conduct.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does busyness separate us from God's presence?The temptation during very busy seasons is to feel that God is only present during quiet prayer and Bible reading, rather than in mundane daily activities.
Three scriptural promises that God will never leaveScripture reassures believers through Joshua 1, Matthew 28, and Hebrews 13 that God remains present through every phase of life and work.
The lesson from First Kings 20 on being busyIn First Kings 20, a man was so busy here and there that his prisoner escaped, costing him dearly and mirroring how spiritual distraction can lead to spiritual loss.
Guarding your heart amidst good activitiesEven good activities and responsibilities can become traps if they distract us from keeping our hearts right before God through watchfulness and prayer.
A sudden health scare on the roadAfter experiencing breathing difficulties since returning from Nigeria, a routine hospital visit for his wife led to an urgent call regarding a potential blood clot in his lungs.
Perfect love casts out fearDriving back for a CAT scan, the speaker was reminded that Christians should not live in fear because perfect love casts out fear, and the final test results came back completely negative.
