What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.
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…All because we do not carry/ everything to the Lord in prayer!
Date: 04 May 2008
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Introduction
1. How to keep on going when you can’t go on… “Egg, Carrot and Coffee Bean” Story
2.Why Paul never gave up – Three paradigm shifts needed…
A. We want The Power but We Miss The Treasure (v7)
"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels … " (v7a)
Mark 8:22 - 25 – Why the 2nd touch?
John 9 – Why the spit?
Effectiveness/Efficiency ≠ Efficacy -> The 5 “Right”s
Right Thing,
Right Time,
Right Purpose,
Right Motivation,
Right Results.
God’s economy is not the same as man’s economy.
3 examples of God’s Efficacy, from the life of Jesus
The Incarnation; the first divine miracle (of water to wine); and Jesus’ death on the cross
Grace, Glory and Gospel of God centered on cross of Christ
B. We Shun The Suffering But We Miss The Life (v8-12)
“…so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested…” (v10b,11b,12)
What is the life?
v8-9:
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair;
persecuted, but not abandoned;
struck down, but not destroyed.”
One of these things is not like the other:
“not forsaken” – extrinsic – not forsaken by God; the other 3 are what happens internally.
Presence in darkness vs. Absence in light
“Why me? Why now? Why this?” vs. “Is God with me in this?”
C. We Claim The Faith But We Miss The Substance (v13-15)
“He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also…” (v14)
What is the substance of our faith?
God’s agenda is to make us Holy, not make us happy.
Wayne Cordeiro, "Divine
Conclusion
Being Victorious in spite of circumstances…!
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Text in black is the sermon notes outline given by church. Text in green are the thoughts I jotted down during the sermon. Was not really paying attention yesterday during sermon. Have to keep passing the pen between my friend and myself, 'cos I forgot to bring my own :P
