FROM THIS DAY FORWARD
THE POINT OF NO RETURN
BIG IDEA
“It’s possible for us to do something now that will cause us to get to a future we don’t like when we get there.”
Hebrews 12:16-17, NIV
16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.
17 Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done.
The Message
Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God’s blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.
Philippians 3:18-19, NLT
18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.
19 They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
2 Peter 1:10, NKJV
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble…
Psalm 119:11, NKJV
Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
John 4:34, NKJV
Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.”
1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience.
And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
Psalm 90:12, NKJV
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Hebrews 11:17, NIV
Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done.