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Introduction:
Life is full of change.
Transitions can be both exciting and stressful.
That’s because we can’t see into the future.
We can’t tell what comes next.
But what if there was a way to prepare for the next season?
What if you could do something now to influence where you end up then?
Are there things that we can do now to prepare for what’s next?
In , the brother of Jesus tells us the importance of not only listening but doing.
We are to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
We are to get rid of all filth and evil in our lives.
How do we do that?
By HUMBLING accepting the Word of God which He plants into us.
How does He plant the Word in us?
Reading the Word daily, listening to the Word in the car, listening to the Word being preached.
Body:
I. Transitions
A. Transitions are always stressful, even the ones we look forward to, because they cause change which always causes stress.
This series answers the question: how do we prepare for what’s next?
graduations (high school and college), weddings, first baby, second baby, teaching your child how to drive, empty nest, new school, retirement, etc.
This series is going to answer the question: Are there things that we can do now to prepare for what’s next?
B. There are two things we must remember about transitions or we may lose perspective:
1) Wherever you go, there you are.
a.
No matter where you are, you are still there which means the things you deal with or are struggling with with be there with you as well.
A switch isn’t going to be flipped and all of a sudden you will live differently.
b. a new view + a new do does not = a new you
2) There is no necessary correlation between knowing what’s next and
being prepared for what’s next.
a. Don’t say “once I get to this place” or “as soon as I can do this” or “when I know this” then I will do what I have to do.
b.
Illustration of Jordan and college
C. Preparation is way better than a promise and a plan.
In , the brother of Jesus tells us the importance of not only listening but doing.
We are to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
We are to get rid of all filth and evil in our lives.
How do we do that?
By HUMBLING accepting the Word of God which He plants into us.
How does He plant the Word in us?
Reading the Word daily, listening to the Word in the car, listening to the Word being preached.
A promise is said in
II.
Deceiving ourselves
II.
Deceiving ourselves
James 1:22-24
A. Back in the day they only listened to the Word.
(v.
22)
A. If you think simply reading or hearing something is going to make a difference, you are deceiving yourself.
you are deceiving yourself.
B. If you think simply reading (daily) or hearing (church) something is going to make a difference, you are deceiving yourself.
i.
Just showing up doesn’t help you grow in your faith!
Actually doing it makes a difference.
ii. the reason to come to church is to apply something God is speaking to us about
C. A mirror requires a response.
(vv.
23-24)
We look in the mirror on our way out of the house and see a change needs made (hair not right, outfit doesn’t match, stuff on face, etc.)
No one looks in the mirror and leaves.
They fix what needs fixing.
Everyone responds to the mirror: Christians and non-Christians.
Behaviors and our outward appearance are different!
D. If you are in the habit of seeing something but doing nothing, you will see
something and do nothing in the next season of life as well.
i.
The Christian “moo” in response to what is being preached.
ii.
Again, don’t say “once I get to this place” or “as soon as I can do this” or “when I know this” then I will do what I have to do.
iii.
The seasons of life are connected.
III.
Preparation (v.25)
James 1:
A. To “look carefully” or to “study” here means to lean over and look closely and intently examine what you are looking at until you know what it is.
It takes time and patience!
A. The perfect law is to love others as Jesus has loved us.
B. The perfect law is the Word of God! (Ex.
To love others as Jesus has loved us; Greater love is when a friend lays down his life for his friends.)
C. Being a doer now is preparation for being a doer later.
D. Jesus taught that the way we lay a solid foundation for our lives is by being a doer and not just a hearer.
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Love others, give, forgive others, etc.
doer and not just a hearer.
Conclusion:
Whether you’re currently in a season of change or your life is stable, there’s something you can do now that will set you up for success then.
Become a doer of God’s Word.
Apply what you hear.
Not only does application make all the difference now, it will prepare you for the future.
It will also enable you to answer the call when God says it’s time to go here or do this.
This week try and determine the one thing you can do now to prepare for the next season?
The habit of doing will make you happy.
There is a blessing to those who not only hear but do what the Word of God says.
Two important questions:
1) What is that thing in your life that you need to stop doing now?
(when I get to this point I’ll stop doing it, etc)
2) What is that thing in your like that you need to start doing in order to obey God (instead of saying you’ll do it in your next season).
Do what God calls you to do in this season so you are prepared to do what God wants you to do in the next season.
This week try and determine the one thing you can do now to prepare for the next season?
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June 24, 2018
To our Fellowsville AG Family,
It was 6 years ago this month that we came here to Tunnelton, WV to begin a new adventure.
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