Heart of Go(l)d IX

Posted by Dave Stone

For Believers:

I am a child of my heavenly Father. God loves me and sent His Son to die for my sin. He, my heavenly Father, knew me before the creation of the world and chose me in Christ to be His very own. I am forgiven, cleansed, loved, and destined to look like His Son, holy and blameless. I have been rescued from the domain of darkness and brought into the kingdom of His Son. There is no condemnation toward me because I am His in His Son Jesus Christ. Nothing can separate me from His love for me: not trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword or death or life or angels or demons or anything else in all creation. He will discipline me, but always for my good, that I may share in His holiness. He loves me, has always loved me, and will always love me. I am a person loved by God, that’s who I am! (John 1:12; Romans 8:31-39; Ephesians 1:4-11: I Thessalonians 1:4; Hebrews 12:10; I John 4:9-10)

For Disciples/Believers:

I am a follower of Christ. As I seek His kingdom He has promised to take care of my every need. As I follow Him I will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. As I continue in His teaching, He is setting me free. As I love Him, He is working all things together for my good. I make it my goal to please Him in all I do. As I persevere, faithfully enduring, pursuing the prize which He has for me, suffering with Him, I will reign with Him. (Matthew 6:33; John 8:12, 31-32; Romans 8:17, 28: II Corinthians 5:9; Philippians 3:13-14; II Timothy 2:12, 4:7-8; Revelation 2:26-27)

Do you believe these truths from God? I mean, do you really believe? Discuss.

What is the biggest stress in your life right now? How can the truths above help you depend upon God?

How do the truths above shape the way you “look” at others?

Has there been a meaningful truth you have gleaned from the “Heart of Go(l)d” sermon series? Share.

Gospel in Action: One obstacle to sharing the Gospel is our own unbelief in the truths above. Read Mark 9:24 and Luke 17:5 and pray the same prayers (”Lord, help my unbelief and increase my faith”).