4 Tools God use on the Believer

Matthew 26:28 (CSB)

28 For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Matthew 26:36–45 (ESV)

36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”

37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.

38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”

39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”

40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.”

43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again.

45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matthew 4:1–4 (ESV)

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.

3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.”

4 But he answered, “It is written, “ ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”

Matthew 26:28 [ His Purpose ]

Matthew 26:36-45 [ God’s Will ]

Matthew 4:1-4 [ God’s Sovereignty ]

God uses 4 tools on the believer to

Mature us

Develop us

To See Him

Educate us [ Inform ]

Keep our minds on what’s coming

Remembrance of these 4 tools

Will keep you in a SETTLE PLACE

In every day life

But also not in a “ SURPRISE PLACE “

As if what in the world is going on or The Devil is busy

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV)

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Note: If we could only respond to God’s WORD as we respond to PEOPLE & PROBLEMS

“The 4 tools that God use “

Suffer

Romans 8:18 (ESV)

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

“I consider (or reckon),” says Paul, making use of an understatement, for what he actually means is, “I am firmly convinced.”

Of what is he firmly convinced? Of the fact that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us.

It is clear that the apostle is, as it were, holding in his hand a scale or balance. As always, it has two scalepans. In the one pan he places “the sufferings of this present time”; in the other “the glory that is to be revealed in us.”

The first (sufferings) is a result of sin. Had there been no sin, human beings would not have had to suffer (Gen. 3:16–19).

The second (glory) is the result of grace. As far as God’s children are concerned, the first is temporal, the second never-ending.

Note: Suffering is Suddenly & Severe [ 2 Cor. 1:8-9 ]

2 Corinthians 1:8–9 (ESV)

8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.

9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.

Suffer

Tribulations

John 16:33 (ESV)

33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Note: Peace With God — Peace of God — Peace with others

Note: good wine the grasps has to be crush

Note: Gethsemane ( crushing place )

Suffer

Tribulations

Afflictions

2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV)

17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

Note: This is everything that could possibly be going wrong is going wrong in every area of life

Note: it feels like the weight of the world is on you at times

Suffer

Tribulations

Afflictions

Persecutions

2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV)

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Persecutions is when a person is mistreated by others or people because of your belief.

Note: Taking a stand for Right and Righteousness

Note: God is working in your life for His purpose

Note: Jesus went through we have to go through