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Psalms 23

 

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;. . ." Psalms 23:4

This quotation from Psalms 23 didn't become a reality to us until we found ourselves in the valley. The baby bird stays in its nest until the mother bird knows it is time for her baby to fly. What does she do? She flutters the nest, makes the feathers fly, the young bird is now lying on the sticks in the nest. The feather bed has suddenly become hard and the bird is anxious to get out. Likewise, God sends adversity (trials) into our lives to make us grow. We shiver when we think of trials, remember you did not get here by accident. God has a purpose. Nothing touches you outside the "permissive will of God." Satan may have done it, but God allowed it. The proper thing to do when an unexpected trial comes is ask God to show you what he is teaching you in this time of testing. If we respond correctly, then we advance on to growth, if we respond negatively, then we take another lap around the wilderness.

We live in a fallen world, so like it or not, sin and its consequences surround us. Hardship and disappointment is a part of life, it can cause discouragement and even despair, so ask God to show you his point of view..

 


     

     

    LIKE A MIGHTY ARMY

    Text: II Timothy 2:3; Ephesians 6:11
    INTRODUCTION
    1. Song, "Like a mighty army moves the Church of God."
    2. There are four main topics about the soldier that makes up this mighty army.
    1. THE SOLDIERS OF A MIGHTY ARMY ARE DEDICATED, II Tim. 2:4-22.
      1. He looses outside entanglements, II Tim 2:4.
      2. He is willing to endure hardness, II Tim. 2:3.
      3. He must obey rules if he wins honors, II Tim. 2:5, 14; Heb. 13:17.
      4. He prepares himself, II Tim. 2:15.
      5. He shuns that which would hinder, II Tim. 2:16,22.
      6. He keeps himself fit, II Tim. 2:21.
      7. He salutes the colors and those of higher ranks, Heb. 13:24.
    2. THE SOLDIERS OF A MIGHTY ARMY ARE PROPERLY CLOTHED, Eph. 6:11, 14-18.
      1. Girdle of Truth, verse 14 (Freedom in Truth), John 8:32.
      2. Breastplate of Righteousness, verse 14. (A breastplate will protect the center of life.)
      3. Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace - ready to carry the message of peace.
      4. Shield of Faith, verse 16. (Faith protects.)
      5. Helmet of Salvation, verse 17. (Head or mind is for others.)
      6. Sword of Spirit, verse 17. (Bible power.)
      7. Climaxed with prayer, supplication and watching.
    3. THE SOLDIERS OF A MIGHTY ARMY HAVE PRECISION TEAMWORK.
      1. Cooperation with fellow-soldiers, I Cor. 3:9. Gideon and his conquest provide a worthy example.
      2. He obeys orders, II Cor. 10:5.
      3. He is willing to drill, I Tim. 4:7.
      4. He recognizes the conditions of victory, Rom. 8:31.
    4. IV. THE SOLDIERS OF A MIGHTY ARMY ARE PROPERLY ENLISTED.
      1. Volunteers, Heb. 11:25.
      2. The way to become a good soldier of Jesus Christ
        1. Jesus said, "I am the way," John 14:6.
        2. Realize your need, Rom. 3:23.
        3. Repent of your sins, Acts 17:30.
        4. Receive Christ as Saviour, John 1:12

     

     

 

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