GOD'S UNIVERSITY (17 OF 27)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 1 Samuel 19, 1 Samuel 20
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God's University (17 of 27)
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 19-20
Have you been fortunate enough to attend college? If so, you know that it can be a rewarding experience. There are outstanding professors, worthwhile learning opportunities, great friends, and plenty of fun. However, there can also be enormous suffering in attempting to earn a college degree. There are ruthless and unjust professors, demanding all-night cramming sessions, overwhelming financial pressures, and extreme social temptations. College can be a tremendously fulfilling season of life, but it's not for the weak of heart or mind.
Did you know that God has a university? It's a very small school. Few enroll; even fewer graduate. God's University is the school of brokenness. Those whom God uses must go through His training school to develop trust, submission, and endurance. God, the master professor, desires humble and broken students, and will do whatever it takes to produce such men and women. Attending God's University can be absolutely excruciating, but when you look back on your life, you recognize that you would not be who you are today without it.
After David killed Goliath and defeated the Philistines he became a national hero. However, God didn't immediately place David on the throne. Instead, God enrolled David in the school of brokenness. God raised up an insanely jealous, spear-throwing professor by the name of Saul to tutor David for ten long years (2 Sam 5:4). During his years in God's University, God prepared David for usefulness. Although seasons of preparation can be especially painful, this is how God works faithfulness into His children. Today, you may feel like you're waiting in the wings. But God may be preparing you for a great task. Why not willingly enroll in God's University and let Him determine your graduation date?
1. Jonathan saves David's life (19:1-7). Our story begins on an ominous note and quickly moves toward deliverance: '' ...
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 19-20
Have you been fortunate enough to attend college? If so, you know that it can be a rewarding experience. There are outstanding professors, worthwhile learning opportunities, great friends, and plenty of fun. However, there can also be enormous suffering in attempting to earn a college degree. There are ruthless and unjust professors, demanding all-night cramming sessions, overwhelming financial pressures, and extreme social temptations. College can be a tremendously fulfilling season of life, but it's not for the weak of heart or mind.
Did you know that God has a university? It's a very small school. Few enroll; even fewer graduate. God's University is the school of brokenness. Those whom God uses must go through His training school to develop trust, submission, and endurance. God, the master professor, desires humble and broken students, and will do whatever it takes to produce such men and women. Attending God's University can be absolutely excruciating, but when you look back on your life, you recognize that you would not be who you are today without it.
After David killed Goliath and defeated the Philistines he became a national hero. However, God didn't immediately place David on the throne. Instead, God enrolled David in the school of brokenness. God raised up an insanely jealous, spear-throwing professor by the name of Saul to tutor David for ten long years (2 Sam 5:4). During his years in God's University, God prepared David for usefulness. Although seasons of preparation can be especially painful, this is how God works faithfulness into His children. Today, you may feel like you're waiting in the wings. But God may be preparing you for a great task. Why not willingly enroll in God's University and let Him determine your graduation date?
1. Jonathan saves David's life (19:1-7). Our story begins on an ominous note and quickly moves toward deliverance: '' ...
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