Faithfulness Is Success In God's Eyes

05/13/2019 Faithfulness Is Success In God's Eyes

Series: The Story Of The Bible 

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What Does The Bible Say?

2 Kings 21; Jeremiah 1 & 11 , Lamentations 3

King Manasseh of Judah has done many detestable things. He is even more wicked than the Amorites, who lived in this land before Israel. He has caused the people of Judah to sin with his idols. 12 So this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I will bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of those who hear about it will tingle with horror. 13 I will judge Jerusalem by the same standard I used for Samaria and the same measure I used for the family of Ahab. I will wipe away the people of Jerusalem as one wipes a dish and turns it upside down. 14 Then I will reject even the remnant of my own people who are left, and I will hand them over as plunder for their enemies. 15 For they have done great evil in my sight and have angered me ever since their ancestors came out of Egypt.” (2 Kings 21:11–15 NLT) 

God has to discipline us when we disobey.

4 The Lord gave me this message: 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:4–5 NLT) 

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) 

God has designed you for an eternal purpose.

6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7 The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (Jeremiah 1:6–8) 

There are no excuses for not serving God.

6 Then the Lord said, “Broadcast this message in the streets of Jerusalem. Go from town to town throughout the land and say, ‘Remember the ancient covenant, and do everything it requires. 7 For I solemnly warned your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt, “Obey me!” I have repeated this warning over and over to this day, 8 but your ancestors did not listen or even pay attention. Instead, they stubbornly followed their own evil desires. And because they refused to obey, I brought upon them all the curses described in this covenant.’ ” (Jeremiah 11:6–8 NLT)

We are to share a full understanding of God.

20 I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. 21 Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” (Lamentations 3:20–24 NLT)

Find your success in a relationship with God, not in what the world thinks.

How Can You Obey:

Evaluate your life by obedience to God, not worldly success.

Question 1 of 5

Why is God’s discipline the best gift He can give you?

Question 2 of 5

Why is God so patient with us when we are so rebellious and sinful?

Question 3 of 5

What is your one special trait that God wants you to use in His service?

Question 4 of 5

What are some excuses that people give for not serving God the way they should?

Question 5 of 5 

What is one way you can be more faithful to God in the coming weeks?