It's Gettin Hot In Here PT IV

We are not Convinced of...

His Covenant - Rejoice Always

REJOICE - to be in a state of happiness and well being, to have joy

Be Joyful Always

Imperative - Command - He is not asking you to rejoice, he is telling you to rejoice

Define Joy?

ALWAYS - ALL THE TIME

Your JOY should not be linked to your outward CIRCUMSTANCES and SITUATIONS

Your JOY should be linked to your inward CERTAINTY OF SALVATION

The SOURCE OF YOUR JOY is not found in the EXTERNAL TEMPORARY things of this world

The SOURCE OF YOUR JOY is found in the INTERNAL, ETERNAL thing of His Word

Not a FEELING of JOY but a FILLING of JOY

Find God’s Hand and Hope In Everything

Don’t Be Caught In The Moment - Repaying Evil for Evil - Recap

NO BANDWAGON BELIEVERS ALLOWED

NO BANDWAGON BELIEVERS ALLOWED

Matthew 5:11–12 NASB95

“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Romans 8:14–18 NASB95

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Matthew 5:11-12

Matthew 5:11-12

- Count it ALL JOY

Romans 5:3–5 NASB95

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

2 Corinthians 6:10 NASB95

as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things.

Romans 5:3-5

2 Corinthians 6:10

1 Peter 4:13 NASB95

but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.

1 Peter 4:13

Philippians 3:1

Philippians 3:1 NASB95

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

His Counsel - Pray Without Ceasing (Always)

What is Prayer ? - Conversing With God

How do you pray?

All the the time!!!

Faithfully

Permission and Privilege to speak to

Throughout the day

Practice

Luke 18:1-8

His Control - Give Thanks In Everything (Always)

Romans 8:28 NASB95

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Find God’s Hand and Hope In Everything

GIVE THANKS - Feel Obligated to give thanks

HIS EYES is on the SPARROW so I KNOW He WATCHES ME

You have to be CONVINCED that OUR GOD IS GREATER

You have to be CONVINCED that OUR GOD is STRONGER

You have to be CONVINCED that OUR GOD is HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER

His Care

Ephesians 5:20

ALWAYS means we should be able to REJOICE, PRAY, and GIVE THANKS in the LIVING ROOM

So that whenever we gather together in ANY ROOM… it because of our continuous REJOICING, PRAYING, and THANKFULNESS… ANY ROOM can be a “LIVING ROOM”

We ARE the Church. These are COMMANDS of THE CHURCH

If we get the VERTICAL RELATIONSHIP in ORDER the HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIP will not be OUT OF ORDER

If its GETTIN HOT IN HERE… REJOICING, PRAYING, and GIVING THANKS AT ALL TIMES IS THE AIR CONDITIONING!!!!

You have to be CONVINCED that OUR GOD is STRONGER

You have to be CONVINCED that OUR GOD is HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER