7th September, 2014 - Facing Life's Challenges Under The Good Hand Of God - Ian
This is the live webcast of the Sunday Church Service from Christian Fellowship Church, Bangalore
Summary
The service focused on praising God's greatness and acknowledging His sovereignty over all things. The message encouraged the congregation to rejoice in God's presence, recognizing that He is the Creator, Redeemer, and Healer. Ultimately, the core message was one of trusting in God's unchanging control and accepting the fullness of His grace for a life of worship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Facing life's challengesLife is full of challenges rather than difficulties or problems, and we should see them through the lens of faith rather than grumbling like the Israelites.
All things work together for goodWe know that God causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose of conforming them to Christ.
The testimony of Ezra and NehemiahEzra and Nehemiah faced many challenges while doing God's will, yet the testimony around them was that the good hand of God was upon them.
Five results of the good hand of the LordThe speaker outlines five results of having the good hand of the Lord upon us, beginning with a deep drawing to study and practice God's word.
Finding men and women of insight and understandingThe second result is that God leads us to men and women of insight and understanding who know God's ways, not just His works.Ezra 8:15
Favor with authorities and peace with enemiesThe third result is that God is favorably disposed to us, turning the hearts of kings and bosses in our favor and causing our enemies to be at peace with us.
Humble yourself under the mighty hand of GodThe fourth result and our primary response is to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, casting all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us.
Deliverance from enemies and reaching our destinationThe fifth and final result is that the hand of the Lord over us delivers us from all our enemies and ambushes, ensuring we reach our destination.Ezra 8:31
