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The comparison trap will lead us into believing that God isn't fair or that others have been better equipped while we've come up short and aren't sufficiently resourced for the call. Let's see how the parable of the talents can help us discover just how equitable our God is.
Oftentimes when we are called by God to birth something, it can feel like it just won't happen because so many parts of our journey have gone wrong that it seems like there is just no way for things to come out right. But what we find in Genesis 35 is that God can be the great Equalizer and has a way of righting all of our wrongs.
In Genesis we discover that there are dangers and consequences connected to where you pitch your tent. The people, places and things you surround yourself with can have a major impact on the development of your faith. I believe there is valuable insight that we can learn in chapters 13 - 19 from Lot that can be applied to our own lives in this area.
Social media is a great way to stay connected to others and have a front row seat to people's success. But if you allow it, the spirit of comparison can creep in and the lust of the eyes will draw you into the dangerous place of discontentment. Listen as we look in Genesis 30 at how Rachel was caught up in this vicious cycle and how we can stay out of it.
Too often we have Dorothy-like expectations for the place that we call home. But how do you handle returning home in the fullness of your new business, ministry or life change and not receiving the welcome you anticipated? Let's take a look at Jesus' experience in Mark 6 to discover how to handle hometown hurt.
We've all been rejected at some point or another. Regardless if it was for a new job opportunity, a sports tryout or even a potential romance, it never feels good. But how do you handle it when your God honoring idea isn't God ordained? Take a listen as we walk through 1 Chronicles 17 and discover together.
Too often when building anything we focus our efforts on planning. We have a foolproof set of plans and then a handy dandy set of backup plans. However, are any of us spending time in preparation for what we've planned? If not, how can we begin a routine of preparing in addition to planning? Let's take a look into Ezra 3 and allow our Israelite brothers give us a great example.
In Genesis 11, the people of God set out to do a great work but the problem was that it wasn't FOR God, it was solely for themselves. Take a listen as we examine our motives and the testimony of the towers that we build in our own lives.
As the Israelites travelled through the wilderness they were in a place of transition and total dependency on God. And true to His character, God always provides for His children. Provision though is only the first part. If we really want to learn to live a life free from stress and striving then we must learn stewardship: how to look after what God has given to us. Today we will discuss a valuable lesson we can learn from the Israelites, how to steward the surplus.
The Israelites during their wilderness journey were so focused on the promise of Canaan that they overlooked the provision and protection of the Wilderness. They developed a mindset that we often find ourselves struggling with today, discounting the hand of God by thinking "It's just clothes and shoes". Listen as we learn from the Israelites how to appreciate and be grateful for God's protection and provision in EVERY area of our lives.
In Exodus 8, Moses confronts Pharoah with a plague of frogs in an attempt to get him to release God's people. Like many of us, Pharoah has to face his frogs in order to obtain deliverance and restoration in his life. As we look at Pharoah's process, we can learn a few valuable lessons about facing our own frogs.