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Introduction
Conclusion of the Series: Road Trip—Our adventure with God.
How should we live?
Romans 12:9-13
Today I want to focus on the words: “Rejoice in hope...”
A characteristic in a Spirit-filled follower of Jesus Christ is joy.
Inward confidence of God’s faithfulness, authority, and promises.
Outward expression of faith that fuels love, generosity, and worship.
Problem: When we get our eyes off of God and His truth, and worry about life, we can easily loose our joy.
Failing to trust God, we get discouraged.
Failing to trust God, we are susceptible to false teaching.
Failing to trust God, we fail to care for others.
Illustration: When you look at the nation of Israel in the Old Testament, you will find a people that oftentimes got their eyes off of God and worried about life.
They lost hope.
They worshipped false gods.
They became selfish.
But for the grace of God—He did not forget about His people—and God will not forget about you.
God brought his people back from exile—and through the leadership of Nehemiah, God gave hope to the people.
What the people of Israel needed was revival!
And, revival would come through the Word of God.
Ezra the scribe read the Bible—and as the Word of God was read, the people began to worship
As the people understood the word, they grieved over the sorrow of their sin (appropriate).
Nehemiah 8:9-12
Although sorrow for sin was a positive response, joy at renewed relationship with God was the ultimate purpose of the preaching of the Word.
When we get our eyes off of God we loose our joy.
We worry.
We take matters into our own hands rather than to trust God.
We become vulnerable to sin.
The value of authentic joy is that we are more apt to be confident in our relationship with God, we trust God, and we obey God (and His Word).
How do we get the joy back?
Rejoice in what God says!
Be reminded of what God says in His Word.
To “abide” in Jesus’ word means to continue believing what Jesus has said and walking in obedience to Him.
This verse shows that continuing to trust Jesus and obey him is one test of who are truly JESUS’ disciples.
When Israel heard the word, they were overwhelmed at God’s revelation.
(SORROW)
But Nehemiah instructed the people to be joyful in the presence of God.
Why? Yes, there are times of God’s judgment for sin—but there is God’s grace and mercy.
Why should we express joy?
Rejoice in what God has done!
The people of Israel were reminded over and over again of God’s faithfulness of:
Salvation
Healing
Defeating the enemies
Provision
Guidance
Look at what the Lord has done in your life!
Count your blessings.
Rejoice in who God is!
What God says and what He does reveals who His is!
Faithful
Holy
Almighty
Loving (Grace)
Conclusion
When we are reminded of what God says, and what He has done, and who His is, how can we not but rejoice.
Altar Call
Many of us need to be revived in our relationship with God.
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