Bobby McDonald - Yes, Daddy

Bobby McDonaldMay 4, 202118mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Yes, Daddy Date: 05/02/2021 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)

Summary

The speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus' perfect obedience and surrender in all areas of life. He uses Jesus' life, from childhood obedience to his ultimate sacrifice, to illustrate this point, contrasting it with his own lack of consistent surrender. The message encourages immediate, cheerful obedience to the Holy Spirit and to earthly authorities, viewing submission to these structures as an act of obedience to God.

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Why have you treated us this way?Mary and Joseph found twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple courts after a time of confusion, to which Jesus responded about being in His Father's house.Luke 2:48

Having the attitude of JesusAlthough existing in the form of God, Jesus emptied Himself and took the form of a bond-servant, becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross.

Jesus under God's authorityAfter growing up, Jesus continued the exact same lifestyle of immediate obedience to His heavenly Father, from His baptism and wilderness testing all the way to the cross.

Submitting to earthly authorityObeying human governing authorities and bosses is a way of obeying God, because every earthly authority is established by Him.

Responding to daily promptsBeing led by the Spirit means responding immediately and cheerfully to everyday interruptions and responsibilities, saying yes daddy to whatever God asks.

Walking in step with the SpiritIsaiah 30 describes hearing a voice behind us saying to walk in the way, showing how God guides His people step by step.Isaiah 30:21

What about our own plans?James 4 warns against boasting about tomorrow's business plans instead of submitting everything to the will of God.

Training our senses through practiceSolid food is for the mature who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil, much like developing physical habits over time.

Growing in the mind of a bond-servantThe speaker expresses faith that the Lord will help him grow to have the mind of a bond-servant whose every minute is under the authority of his heavenly Father.

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