PICKPOCKETED BY THE PAST (8 OF 8)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:69-75
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Pickpocketed by the Past (8 of 8)
Series: The Great Escape
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 26:31-35; 69-75
Two friends were talking when one of the guys said to the other, ''Man, you seem so depressed. What in the world has you so down?'' His friend said, ''My future.'' The guy replied, ''Your future? Whatever in the world could make your future look so bleak/hopeless?'' His miserable friend said, ''My past.''
It's amazing how a person's view of the past can shape their future - how the past can get you down, pin you down, and keep you down - if you allow it. Yet the past is what it is - the past. You can either run from it or learn from it, but it can't be undone. It's like what Pumba says in the Lion King movie - ''You have to put your behind in the past.''
For several weeks we've been in a series entitled, The Great Escape looking at the things that have the ability to take us hostage to steal our intimacy w/ God. We've looked at things like anxiety, anger, shame, ambition, appearance, religion, and entitlement. Today, I want to conclude our series by looking at how we can be taken hostage by the past.
Whether we know it, our past can either serve as a stepping stone or stumbling block to our present and future holding us back or moving us forward - it all depends on how we deal w/ the highs/lows of our past. We can be propelled by the past or pickpocketed by it.
Pickpocketing is a petty form of larceny; and yet it's a very personal crime as the thief steals directly from his victim w/out them noticing they've been robbed.
To my knowledge, I've never been picked, but there was a time I thought I was going to get picked. Once, in Amsterdam, (2) suspicious men walked by me on their way to picking the girl behind me. The way it played out, I thought they were coming after me. Thankfully, the police were nearby the caught them.
Spiritually speaking, we need to be on our guard b/c the demonic is actively seeking to steal/kill/destroy.
Be strong in ...
Series: The Great Escape
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 26:31-35; 69-75
Two friends were talking when one of the guys said to the other, ''Man, you seem so depressed. What in the world has you so down?'' His friend said, ''My future.'' The guy replied, ''Your future? Whatever in the world could make your future look so bleak/hopeless?'' His miserable friend said, ''My past.''
It's amazing how a person's view of the past can shape their future - how the past can get you down, pin you down, and keep you down - if you allow it. Yet the past is what it is - the past. You can either run from it or learn from it, but it can't be undone. It's like what Pumba says in the Lion King movie - ''You have to put your behind in the past.''
For several weeks we've been in a series entitled, The Great Escape looking at the things that have the ability to take us hostage to steal our intimacy w/ God. We've looked at things like anxiety, anger, shame, ambition, appearance, religion, and entitlement. Today, I want to conclude our series by looking at how we can be taken hostage by the past.
Whether we know it, our past can either serve as a stepping stone or stumbling block to our present and future holding us back or moving us forward - it all depends on how we deal w/ the highs/lows of our past. We can be propelled by the past or pickpocketed by it.
Pickpocketing is a petty form of larceny; and yet it's a very personal crime as the thief steals directly from his victim w/out them noticing they've been robbed.
To my knowledge, I've never been picked, but there was a time I thought I was going to get picked. Once, in Amsterdam, (2) suspicious men walked by me on their way to picking the girl behind me. The way it played out, I thought they were coming after me. Thankfully, the police were nearby the caught them.
Spiritually speaking, we need to be on our guard b/c the demonic is actively seeking to steal/kill/destroy.
Be strong in ...
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