No One Can Climb A Smooth Mountain

B. Deliverance

· God has delivered us from the world and it’s rough roads (How many of us pray when things are going well?)

· (Ill.) The Apostle Paul had a thankful heart during good times because he knew that God had delivered him thru the trying times and he knew God’s grace was sufficient

· We like Paul, should remember and be thankful for the times God has delivered us from Satan’s snares.

(Mssg Bible)

2Co 12:9 and then he told me, My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s strength moving in on my weakness.

2Co 12:10 Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size--abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become.

C. Peace

· Knowing that we belong to Jesus

(John 10:29, "My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand."(NIV)

· Knowing nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:35-39)

· Knowing our Heavenly Father cares for us and will always be with us

Closing: Today I hope we have learned or developed a deeper understanding in how important it is to be content in whatever circumstance we are in. Content in knowing God will help us, deliver us, guide us, and no matter what the outcome, we can find peace in God.

What circumstance are you in this evening?

Are you a child of the Living God? If not, you are in a very dangerous circumstance, but there is deliverance available to you right now. Trust God! My friend don’t be content with a life that is lost…lost in the darkness of this sinful world. Give your heart and life to God and be content in knowing He is in control.

Christian, is there a circumstance in your life that you need to talk to God about? Then come to the altar. We can be content with any circumstance as long as we are allowing God to control it. Let God be in control…and lead and guide you as you climb that mountain…

Pray…

Protect me from those who try to do me harm. In the face of evil and danger, help me to remember that You are God, and evil…Satan has NO power over You or those who choose to follow you. Guard my steps and keep my feet on Your Path. Lord, help me to hear you instructions from You that you know I should hear. Tell me what it is that I need to do to grow and give me acceptance to deal with those difficult things I would rather avoid during my growth in You. Do not spare the rod…do what is best for me and give me a faith that will never fail. I put my trust in you. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. There is nothing that is more powerful than You and Your Might. Be with me , strengthen me, and give me peace…

Any need you may have, bring it and lay it down at the feet of Jesus…