Make Space

Introduction

Space: a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied

4 Points about Making Space 

With Takeaways and Scriptures

1.  Making Space for God

A. Sometimes we've made space for everything and anything except for the most important thing.

B. This is the Season to Prioritize God

Revelation 3:19–20

James 4:8

“God is present in every situation, but we are not always present to God.” Howard Thurman

2. Making Space for the Devil

A. Sometimes we make space by default

B. The Holy Spirit likes to fill empty spaces, but so do evil spirits

Matthew 12:43–45

Ephesians 4:27

“The devil’s trick is to make us think we are safe when we are not.” Tertullian of North Africa

3. Making Space for Yourself

A. Hidden in the word Space is the word Paces

B. Going through the Paces is a phrase meaning to be thoroughly tested

1 Peter 5:10

Mark 6:30–31

C. Your Downtime is a Space where you can Give yourself Grace

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” Audre Lorde

4. Making Space for Others

A. Hidden in the word Space is the word Capes

B. Not all Heroes wear capes. Sometimes your biggest hero is the one who held space for you when you needed it most

Philippians 2:4

Romans 12:15

Romans 15:7

“People will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Confession

Father God, in this season, space is important. Help me always make space for You, myself, and others, but never space for the enemy. In Jesus' name Amen.