Consistane commitment

1 Now there cried (in distress or need, for help) a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto “Elisha = God is Salvation Succeeded Elijah”, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

Introduction

A. 10,000 hours to become recognized as

* In order to be great or exceptional at what you do - 10,000 hrs is required.

*Some think this is a arbitrary number, but it’s agreed that several years of dedication is required.

* Plummer Story - you paid me for all the years of experience.

The Plummer was only able to reap the reward, because he was dedicated to his process of learning and development.

What is true Commitment? An obligation, pledge, or promise of oneself or one’s intentions; to pledge to the keeping of (an idea, belief, or responsibility

What are you committed to?

What are you non-negotiable? Watch this - When no one is watching?

I’d rather you be hot or cold because your are Lukewarm I will spue thee out of my mouth

James 1 v19-20

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Self-control is a character trait that affects so many aspects of your life

your weight loss journey

the words you speak,

the way you express frustration

anger

your money.

it spreads to other areas.

Flesh under subjection - You learn not to respond to your emotions and urges right away, so you become more patient and temperate in all things.

Home going service yesterday

I've learned how to live holy.

I've learned how to live right.

I've learn how to suffer, for if I suffer, I'll gain eternal, eternal life.

But when I see Jesus, amen.

I have become Increasing concerned with our society, and our commitment to stand on Gods word.

We want the benifits “the Good life”without truely embracing the process and holding firm to what God requires.

Ephesians 5 v15-16- ESV

15 Look carefully (discern,  have the power of seeing) then how you walk (Live), not as unwise but as wise,

At this moment, you can see everything in the rooms - with the exception of yourself.

16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

Time - is something you can’t get back.

Greek word for time “kairos” - the right or critical moment

Which means God has full control of your due seasons or Right opportunity. This means God will help you recoup, recover, regain, and retrieve lost time and opportunities!

Your circumstance is its really an opportunity for god to get the glory.

Difficult circumstances can also bring unexpected opportunities.  Hidden Opportunity - I didn’t see this coming.

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I was created to Win

I was Created to be victorious

we are more than conquerors

Satan tries to…..

Deceive - Satan is the father of lies. Whenever God tells us the truth, Satan contradicts Him.

Adam Eve - Not to eat of the tree, you shall not surely die.

Solomon says nothing new under the sun. He still deceiving today

2. Distraction - Satan tries to sidetrack us from God’s purpose for our lives.

Psalms 1:3 - And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That bringeth forth his fruit in his season.

Genesis 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

3. Discourage - Satan tries to get us to lose hope in God

I still believe….

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Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

His Purpose

His Timing

His Plan

I don’t mind waiting

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Its going to take to takes consistence commitment to turn your situation around

Commitment to what?

Fasting - which is abstaining from food or drink in order to focus on prayer and seeking God's will.

Praying - All through the scriptures, God's people fasted immediately before a major victory, miracle, or answer to prayer. It prepared them for a blessing!

Moses fasted before he received the Ten Commandments

Daniel fasted in order to receive guidance from God.

Jesus fasted during His victory over temptation - Matt 4

SAY - Fasting and Prayer works.

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We just learned Kairos

Don’t wait for a better time to serve the lord, make a change of heart, change of direction. Its now.

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2 Kings 4 v1 - Widows Woman

1 Now there cried (in distress or need, for help) a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto “Elisha = God is Salvation Succeeded Elijah”, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

The widow signifies the church, Christ our Lord, the true Redeemer, visited the widow, he freed her from all debts

The empty vessels symbolize the saints, who have rejected any worldly passion and are filled with the fat of the holy ointment and the oil of happiness

Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy

14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.

16 I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.”

17 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

ANXIETY OVER MATERIAL THINGS IS LITTLE FAITH.

Matthew 6:25-30

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

FEAR OF THE FUTURE IS LITTLE FAITH.

Matthew 8

23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

DOUBTING THE VOICE OF THE LORD THE LORD IS LITTLE FAITH.

Matthew 14 v22-18

22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.