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Seeing Beyond What Is
Guest Speakers: Pastor Ron and Lynette Lewis
Scriptures: 2 Kings 6:14-18, Daniel 11:32, Zechariah 4:6, John 4:34-35
FOCUS: We will come to know the GOD who is, when we trust Him to see beyond what currently “is”.
Eyes to see what God sees
Like an airplane that rises above the storms, we must by faith in Christ rise above the turbulent storms of life to a place of peace. By faith we are seated at the right hand of God with Christ Jesus in heavenly places. God sees the redeemed as clothed in Christ and peace is their inheritance. (Colossians 3:1-4)
We also must not be limited by what others see. Elisha did not agree with his servant’s view and was not discouraged by it because he saw God’s reality. He was able to overcome the present circumstance by faith in what was true but unseen.
Elijah knew God. The servant only knew about God. The key to seeing what God sees is to know Him in spirit and truth. We must have God’s heart to have his eyes. We must know Jesus.
Those who know God will stand firm and take action as Elijah did. (Daniel 11:32)
According to theologian J.I. Packer those who know God will have the following:
○ They have energy for God
○ They have great thoughts for God
○ They have great boldness for God
○ They have great contentment in God
We need others around us who see what God sees to help us see as well.
God’s Word (the Bible) helps us see what God sees. It helps us see beyond what currently IS to what exists in heaven and is God’s will on earth here and now.
Ways to escape from living in ‘what is’
Faith comes by hearing. (Romans 10:17) Pray out loud and declare God’s Word so your ears hear it and your faith grows.
Stop talking about what is in an ultimate manner. No longer say “I can’t” but do say “by God’s grace I can have whatever God has for me”. Begin agreeing with God and his Word as you learn his heart and about his kingdom realities.
Stop saying “I can’t take it” and do say “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
God disciplines those who loves in order to build them up.
He exalts the humble and opposes the proud.
God wants to build us up for strength in His Spirit. Knowing you can’t accomplish something in your own strength keeps you humble allowing room for his Spirit
God allows trials that weighs us down to build us up in the Spirit of God. Weights (like a bodybuilder) do one of three things:
○ Tip you over
○ Test your strength
○ Train you for more!
We serve and love a “right here, right now Jesus” who wants to help us in our very present need.
We simply have to lift up our eyes to where our help comes from, the maker of heaven and earth!
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Second City Church - The God Who Is, Pastor Ron and Lynette Lewis 2020