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The Joy Of Learning Contentment Series
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2017 (message contributor)
Summary: This sermon give four insights on learning contentment. 1. Learn Not to Compare Yourself To OTHERS 2. Learn To Adapt To CHANGE 3. Learn To Draw On Christ’s POWER 4. Learn To Trust GOD
Folks – that is a statement of trust – it is a statement of faith. If you are a child of God – He has made promise after promise that He will take care of you.
Did you know that there are over 6000 promises in the Bible which you can claim? Let me just give you one example. Follow along with me as I read out of Matthew chapter six:
“Don’t ever worry and say, ‘What are we going to eat?’ or ‘What are we going to drink?’ or ‘What are we going to wear?’ Everyone is concerned about these things, and your heavenly Father certainly knows you need all of them. But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.” Matthew 6:31-33 (GW)
In this passage – God gives a promise. If I put His kingdom first – He will take care of my daily needs. Put Him at the center and everything else will be taken care of. My problem is – sometimes I don’t trust Him as I should. Sometimes I try to take control and try to be successful on my own effort. Sometimes I push God out of the way and try to do things my way. Usually when that happens – I fail. But the Bible says:
“My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)
The reason that people are unhappy, unsatisfied, and unfulfilled is because Jesus Christ is not the center of their lives. They are looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places. They have not learned to trust in God. You were made for a purpose and that is to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. You were made with a God shaped vacuum in your life that only God can fill. When you try to find satisfaction in life through people, popularity, possessions, or prestige – you will never be content – you will never be satisfied. Jesus said:
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 (NKJV)
Abundant life comes from having a relationship with God and learning to trust Him. Will you trust Him today?
(I would like to thank Richard Warren for his sermon starter ideas.)
