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Refining the light
(God said it that settles it picture)
The truth is the truth regardless if you believe it to be the truth or not.
For us to refine our light so we can shine brighter, we need to know the truth, believe the truth and walk in the truth.
To be a shining light that together we are a city set on a hill, well, it can be a daunting task, tiring, discouraging at times, even disappointing.
Christ does not tell us to be light, He calls us light and tells us to let our light shine
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You are light, so let it shine (Mt5:14-16)
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We live in midst of a crook and perverted generation, but there is hope for we are to appear as lights in the world (Php2:12-16)
(Let your light shine-2 picture)
Previously we have already discussed
Intro - Letting our light shine
Work out - work our your salvation
Fear and trembling - a proper balance of fear and trembling of the Lord
If you have your bible and look at (v.13) you will see that it is “for it is God who works in you.”
It is God’s work, God’s power, for God’s purpose.
Tonight we are going to look at the work, the why, the how and the what it is.
God did not leave us alone and tell us to be light.
He is with us and works in us!
God Works in you, and will continue to work in you (Php1:6)
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God strengthens you so you can be a light that shines brighter (Php4:13)
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So in our lesson tonight we are looking at
Power of God working in us, the source of that power
Power of God working in us, the purpose of the power
Power of God working in us, accessing the power
Source of power working in us
Power has a power source.
It creates the power and then moves the power.
Power source not a mystery, it is known (Eph1:15-23)
Look at (v.19) whose power is at work in us? (God’s) and what kind of power (exceeding greatness, mighty power); What is the power source (Holy Spirit)
What more do you learn about the poewr (v.21)? - it is far above all
That power that is at work in us is the same power that raised Christ from the dead!
That power raised us too.
Power source has resurrection power (Eph2:1-6; Tit3:5; Eph3:14-20)
We were dead in our trespasses, but God made us alive in Christ and raised us up to sit in the heavenlies together with Him.
That power that raised Jesus, raises you!
This is the power necessary for the forgiveness of sins and brings the dead sinner back to life by the regeneration and washing.
Divine power needed, divine power delivered so we can accomplish what the Lord wants us to be and wants us to do.
Be a shining light!
That when we come together we are a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden.
If you need further description of the power, Paul addresses it further in Eph3:14-20.
The power and the source are found in 3:16, which we will get to shortly, and the exaltation or what could be called the doxology is in 3:20.
Exceedingly abundantly above, or in some versions says more - - - that is the power source that works in us!
Now we do have to take some responsibility about the power, we need to understand the power, understand the purpose of the power and use, or access of the power too.
Promise and Purpose of the power
Power has a purpose, but the power we have came with a promise and a purpose and that is what we are looking at now.
More on the power source (Eph3:16)
Power source is promised (Jn7:37-39; Act2:38; 1Cor3:16; 1Cor6:19; Eph2:22)
What is the power source listed in (v.39)?
Promised to the believers by Peter (Act2:38)
Referred to by Paul (1Cor3:16; 1Cor6:19)
Promised power is God’s instrument at work in us (Eph2:22)
While there maybe some that want to argue about how the Spirit works in us, may we all agree that He does work in us as noted in Eph3:16 as previously read.
Purpose of the power; to strengthen us (Eph3:16)
So to work out our own salvation (Php2:12-13)
So we can put to death the things of the flesh (Rom8:12-13)
To glorify God in the body (1Cor6:19-20)
(Lighthouse picture)
We are working at refining our lights so we can shine brighter for Jesus like a light house, like a city set on a hill.
The Holy Spirit does what is necessary in us so that we can let our light shine!
This power, this power at work in you, you received when you were baptized.
This power, The Holy Spirit is there to e used for God’s purpose and glory, but you have to allow it to work in you.
Understanding the power source and the purpose of the power should be a motivating factor for us to want to access the power!
Accessing the working power
Made available, given access does not mean you access what is available to you or that is in you to be used for it’s intended purpose.
Let’s look at accessing the working power in you.
(Power access picture)
Access through prayer (Eph3:16-21)
That God would grant according to the riches of His glory
working power to strengthen the inner man
So that you maybe rooted and grounded in love
So that you may comprehend the depth of God love
To be filled to the fullness of God!
Access comes sometimes with waiting (Isa40:28-31)
This power that is at work in us is powerful, look at what it says here, what do you see?
The power does not grow weary or tired.
His understanding is inscrutable
He gives strength and increases power!
Can’t stop there, what is the promise of these verses?
(Power Access picture again)
So you want access, access to the power that is purposed and provided, prayer is a powerful tool to do it, prayer that comes with waiting.
Couple that with the word of God, protected by the Armor of God.
Access through Word of God (Eph6:10-13)
The word tells us our struggles are not against flesh and blood, they cannot be fought in this realm, they are spiritual in nature and need Gods tools, God’s weapons that are provided the the Spirit that works in us.
Access through the armor of God (Eph6:14-17)
God’s truth, God’s gospel of peace, taking up God’s sword,the Word of God, the enduring Word of God.
Access so can be born again through enduring Word of God (1Pt1:23)
Have to stop here, at least for a minute, what do you see in this verse?
Tell me about the seed and how is the seed born?
born again so that we can be light so shine the light of Jesus on others so souls can be saved.
The enduring, implanted word that is able to save souls (Jm1:21)
I read once:
“Allow the word of God to be an avenue through which God strengthens us in the inner ma, and to work in us, both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”
We need to decide if we are willing to allow the power that is promised, provided, purposed is going to be allowed to work in us and through us.
It is God’s work, may we remember our passage tonight.
It is by grace we are saved through faith, it is by faith that we believe that God gives us the promised power to will and work in us for His good pleasure.
It is by faith that we plug into the source and turn on the power!
(Invitation/encouragement Slide-God’s divine power picture)
Are we allowing God’s divine power to work in us to refine our light so that we may shine just a little brighter?
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