FINDING GOD'S FAVOR (ROOM) TO FLOURISH
Finding God's Favor (Room) to Flourish
Genesis 26
Palitha Jayasooriya
Introduction: Most people, especially those with a heart for adventure, like wide, open spaces. On our travels too, we prefer to move away from crowded cities looking for open spaces. We look for beaches, mountains, open roads, rivers etc to enjoy open spaces and the beauty of nature
In sporting events like rugby, soccer, cricket and basketball, when a team gives the opposing team additional room or extra space to make a move, it can lead to giving them an opportunity to score and maybe even win the game. I am reminded of Carlos Alberto's legendary goal for Brazil in the final of the 1970 soccer World Cup. Yes, finding extra room can even be a deciding factor between victory and defeat.
Even when it comes to career promotions, we see how an individual gets extra room, for with a promotion comes perks like a bigger salary, a spacious office, a bigger desk, a larger car, and room for more staff. Unfortunately, a promotion sometimes even brings a bigger head!
Our main text today is taken from Genesis 26:22 where Issac testified that God had given him 'room to flourish'. This talks about God's abundant blessings on Isaac and the success that came his way. Through those blessings, he received room to flourish. You know, sometimes the word 'blessing' can be looked at in a misunderstood way, particularly because of the over emphasis on prosperity in some sermons. So, what does the word 'blessing' indicate?
I would like to share some meanings of the word 'Blessing' that I have come across. Blessing is identified as ''receiving God's favor; receiving His grace, His help and protection.'' Also as ''God's approval'', and as ''A gift of God that brings happiness or spiritual good''. Unfortunately, as I said a while ago, the word ''Blessing' is often equated only with material and financial prosperity.
When I encountered the saving grace of God in my life, some of the beautiful blessi ...
Genesis 26
Palitha Jayasooriya
Introduction: Most people, especially those with a heart for adventure, like wide, open spaces. On our travels too, we prefer to move away from crowded cities looking for open spaces. We look for beaches, mountains, open roads, rivers etc to enjoy open spaces and the beauty of nature
In sporting events like rugby, soccer, cricket and basketball, when a team gives the opposing team additional room or extra space to make a move, it can lead to giving them an opportunity to score and maybe even win the game. I am reminded of Carlos Alberto's legendary goal for Brazil in the final of the 1970 soccer World Cup. Yes, finding extra room can even be a deciding factor between victory and defeat.
Even when it comes to career promotions, we see how an individual gets extra room, for with a promotion comes perks like a bigger salary, a spacious office, a bigger desk, a larger car, and room for more staff. Unfortunately, a promotion sometimes even brings a bigger head!
Our main text today is taken from Genesis 26:22 where Issac testified that God had given him 'room to flourish'. This talks about God's abundant blessings on Isaac and the success that came his way. Through those blessings, he received room to flourish. You know, sometimes the word 'blessing' can be looked at in a misunderstood way, particularly because of the over emphasis on prosperity in some sermons. So, what does the word 'blessing' indicate?
I would like to share some meanings of the word 'Blessing' that I have come across. Blessing is identified as ''receiving God's favor; receiving His grace, His help and protection.'' Also as ''God's approval'', and as ''A gift of God that brings happiness or spiritual good''. Unfortunately, as I said a while ago, the word ''Blessing' is often equated only with material and financial prosperity.
When I encountered the saving grace of God in my life, some of the beautiful blessi ...
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