FAILURE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE FINAL (10 OF 27)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14, 1 Samuel12:25
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Failure Doesn't Have to Be Final (10 of 27)
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 11:14-12:25
How does my past sin affect my potential for present blessing? This is a question that I'm frequently asked. Many people feel that they've blown it so badly in the past that there's no way that God can ever bless them again. They are tempted to ask, ''Why even try to get back on track and walk with God again?'' There's a sense of hopelessness and despair. Perhaps you've divorced your spouse and wreaked havoc on your family. Maybe you've squandered your money and declared bankruptcy, jeopardizing your family and your future. Perhaps you've committed adultery and the consequences seem more than you can bear. Maybe you've neglected your family and now your kids don't want anything to do with you. I don't know what sin you've committed, but I'm sure you've wondered what the ramifications are on your future Christian life and ministry.
The scandalous truth of God's character and program is that He loves to exercise grace and restoration. Think about it: No people frustrated God more than Israel, His chosen people. Their history documents the consistent pattern of God's blessing and protection followed by their idolatry and rebellion. Yet despite Israel's faithlessness, God always remained faithful to His chosen people. But God also urged His people to repent of their sin and recognize Him as King. When Israel submitted to Yahweh as King, they experienced blessings, but when they refused to do so, they experienced curses. This spiritual principle of blessings and curses also applies to you and me today. Even though our sins are forgiven, there are still consequences that we will experience. But the good news is: God doesn't give up on us. On the contrary, He is always seeking to bless us and use us for His sovereign purposes. In 1 Sam 11:14-12:25 we will see that present obedience can outweigh past transgressions.
1. Samuel vindicates himself as judge ...
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 11:14-12:25
How does my past sin affect my potential for present blessing? This is a question that I'm frequently asked. Many people feel that they've blown it so badly in the past that there's no way that God can ever bless them again. They are tempted to ask, ''Why even try to get back on track and walk with God again?'' There's a sense of hopelessness and despair. Perhaps you've divorced your spouse and wreaked havoc on your family. Maybe you've squandered your money and declared bankruptcy, jeopardizing your family and your future. Perhaps you've committed adultery and the consequences seem more than you can bear. Maybe you've neglected your family and now your kids don't want anything to do with you. I don't know what sin you've committed, but I'm sure you've wondered what the ramifications are on your future Christian life and ministry.
The scandalous truth of God's character and program is that He loves to exercise grace and restoration. Think about it: No people frustrated God more than Israel, His chosen people. Their history documents the consistent pattern of God's blessing and protection followed by their idolatry and rebellion. Yet despite Israel's faithlessness, God always remained faithful to His chosen people. But God also urged His people to repent of their sin and recognize Him as King. When Israel submitted to Yahweh as King, they experienced blessings, but when they refused to do so, they experienced curses. This spiritual principle of blessings and curses also applies to you and me today. Even though our sins are forgiven, there are still consequences that we will experience. But the good news is: God doesn't give up on us. On the contrary, He is always seeking to bless us and use us for His sovereign purposes. In 1 Sam 11:14-12:25 we will see that present obedience can outweigh past transgressions.
1. Samuel vindicates himself as judge ...
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