Bobby McDonald - Some lessons at home during COVID

Bobby McDonaldMarch 16, 202121mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Some lessons at home during COVID Date: 03/14/2021 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)

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The speaker draws lessons from the COVID-19 lockdown, comparing the experience to the wilderness journey described in Deuteronomy 8. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not only from major life changes but more profoundly from paying close attention to God's guidance in small, daily moments. A disciple must cultivate an attentive spirit, constantly checking motives and being sensitive to the Spirit's whispers, as exemplified by recognizing God's kindness even in mundane situations like adjusting shower temperature.

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Lessons from the wildernessThe speaker opens by reading Deuteronomy 8, comparing the unusual wilderness season of the Israelites to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place period where God humbles and teaches His people.

Being led by the Spirit in little thingsGod speaks through small, everyday situations and temptations rather than just major outward decisions, aligning with Romans 8:14.

The attentive ear of a discipleA true disciple listens closely to God's voice like someone straining to hear an important phone call through static.Isaiah 50:4

Recognizing God's kindness in a small situationA minor hesitation about turning up the shower water led the speaker to reflect on Jesus sleeping on a pillow in Mark 4, showing that God is a kind father who provides good gifts.

The danger of viewing God as a hard masterThe parable of the talents reveals that treating God as a hard, unkind man is a grievous sin, contrasted with the deep loving-kindness described throughout the Psalms.Matthew 25:24

Paying attention to your son in the momentWhile wanting to return to work and praying about loving God, the speaker was corrected by the Lord to focus on his son, fulfilling the principle of serving Jesus through the least of these.

Avoiding the trap of a religious robotSincere believers can easily slip into a mechanical routine of religious habits devoid of heart, whereas true godliness is driven by pure love for God and people.

Having a heart of flesh written on by GodGod's new covenant promise in Jeremiah 31 is to write His law on our hearts, replacing a heart of stone and delivering us from self-motivated flesh.

Leaving an aroma of goodness and loving-kindnessJust like a strong perfume lingers in an elevator, a disciple walking with the Lord leaves a lasting spiritual aroma of peace and comfort in their home and daily environments.

Being peacemakers in tense momentsWhen children are frustrated or a spouse is down, believers can step in with compassion, a sense of humor, and rest in faith to manifest the presence of Jesus.

Manifesting the sweet aroma of Christ in every placeGod's will is to manifest the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him through us in every room of our house, on phone calls, and in workplace emails.2 Corinthians 2:14

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Being led by the Spirit in little thingsGod speaks through small, everyday situations and temptations rather than just major outward decisions, aligning with Romans 8:14.

The attentive ear of a discipleA true disciple listens closely to God's voice like someone straining to hear an important phone call through static.Isaiah 50:4

Having a heart of flesh written on by GodGod's new covenant promise in Jeremiah 31 is to write His law on our hearts, replacing a heart of stone and delivering us from self-motivated flesh.

Being peacemakers in tense momentsWhen children are frustrated or a spouse is down, believers can step in with compassion, a sense of humor, and rest in faith to manifest the presence of Jesus.

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