2020.2.23 Embrace the Change (Victorious Secrets Part 3)

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Introduction

Poll: How many have seen something shifting or in the middle of shifting. Job, home, finances, relationship, it doesn’t have to just be good.

the week was winter break. we went to the movies.

understand how i pick movies. I never read reviews. I don’t typically pay attention to ratings and rarely ever ready the synopsis. If it’s an actor or certain type of movie, I buy the ticket!

The Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford and an animated dog named Buck. Rated PG

I keep waiting for the movie’s story line to intensify, instead, bug since i didn’t read thought of the movie, to me, it unexpectedly got more and more PG.

I couldn’t say anything because she was in to it.

As I’m sitting there trying to figure out how I was going to stay engaged, I got pulled into the storyline.

It wasn’t until I’m watching the movie and hearing from God.

Transition: Today I want to share with you some of the take aways that specifically are related to what I think you’ll in order to get the victory.

Spoiler Alert: The movie is a remake of a book written in 1903 that has become a staple in the education system across the USA. If you don’t know the storyline or you don’t want me to spoil it. When I start talking about the movie, plug up your ears and ask you neighbor to let you know when I'm done or we’ll see you next sunday! I will promise that I want divulge any twist or surprise plot movements

The movie starts off with him getting in everyone’s way and causing trouble, ruining occasions, getting thrown out of places, being an overall nuisance.

1. When you Embrace Change You go from being Tolerated to Being Celebrated

When you Embrace Change You go from being Tolerated to Being Celebrated

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Genesis 37:19 NKJV

19 Then they said to one another, “Look, this dreamer is coming!

Genesis 37:23–24 NKJV

23 So it came to pass, when Joseph had come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the tunic of many colors that was on him. 24 Then they took him and cast him into a pit. And the pit was empty; there was no water in it.

You could argue “Joseph didn’t embrace change.” You have an advantage Joseph didn’t. You have the Word of God.

Maybe if you got in Word, you get the victory!!

Genesis 41:42 NKJV

42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

His brothers took from him, but he got to where God wanted him, God used non-kinfolk to give to him

Romans 15:4 NKJV

4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

Rom 15:

“patience and comfort” = consolation

Ill: First week away wasn’t in a good place. I was waking up 4, 5 times a night. My chest was tight. I called my wife. I needed her to console me! She didn’t answer!!!!!!

You got to be fed up with being Tolerated. You belong where you are Celebrated

2. When you Embrace Change: Pain Is Gain

Kirk Franklin - Just For Me

It don’t feel good, but growing never does It don't seem fair for You to call this love But if necessary pain is the ingredient for change Even when life may be bittersweet, it's working

James 1:3 NKJV

3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

James 1:2–3 NKJV

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

James

1 Peter 1:6–7 NKJV

6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

Romans 5:3–5 NKJV

3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

3. When you Embrace Change An Issue Don’t Equal Ineligibility

One of the dogs only had one eye. Just because you don’t have everything u need doesn’t mean you’re disqualified.

The Bible is full of people that had issues

~ Noah was a drunk

~ Abraham was too old

~ Isaac was a daydreamer

~ Jacob was a liar

~ Leah was ugly

~ Joseph was abused

~ Moses had a stuttering problem (Moses stuttered)

~ Gideon was afraid

~ Samson had long hair and was a womanizer

~ Rahab was a prostitute

~ Jeremiah and Timothy were too young

~ David was an adulterer and a murderer

~ Elijah was suicidal

~ Isaiah preached naked

~ Jonah ran from God

~ Naomi was a widow

~ Job went bankrupt

~ John the Baptist ate bugs

~ Peter denied Christ

~ The disciples fell asleep while praying

~ Martha worried about everything

~ The Samaritan woman was divorced (more than once)

~ Zacchaeus was too small

~ Paul was too religious

~ Timothy had an ulcer

~ Lazarus was dead!

Isaiah 1:18–19 NKJV

18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;

4. When you Embrace Change, God Puts Favor on what you call a Fault

When Buck gets there, he doesn’t know how to run in snow.

There’s another dog that’s missing an eye

2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

1. Paul has a thorn 2. Paul has a teamWhat are you saying, the right support around you will escort you to any destination

The other dogs on the boat that don’t get off at the same stop he did.

Trouble moves him from Surviving to Thriving

5. When You Embrace Change Trouble moves him from Surviving to Thriving

Ok, maybe you forgot how I told you the movie started. The movie starts off with him getting in everyone’s way and causing trouble, ruining occasions, getting thrown out of places, being an overall nuisance. Over a course of events He ends up in Alaska.

he starts out trying to stay alive, but before the movie is over he figures out how to thrive

the porch didn’t do it,

app: it wasn’t the easy life that got the best out of him

2 Corinthians 4:8 NKJV

8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

he starts out trying to stay alive, but before the movie is over he figures out how to thrive

Psalm 66:12 KJV 1900

12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water: But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

Even when they got focused, the obstacles didn’t go away. They weren’t expecting the waterfall w raging rapids wild pigs, a bear. 2. They weren’t expecting the boat to get holes in it.

Optional Point: While God is moving you from Surviving to Thriving, He takes over the Managing!!!!

3. They weren’t expecting to find a house to live

App. God never promised you a smooth path but He does promise to lead you. ps 23 He promised to lead you

Isaiah 41:13 NKJV

13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

Tell your neighbor “Embrace the Change!”

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