Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      The 1 st Psalms was reminding us to delight in the Lord’s instructions. a.       Spend time studying the Word of God. 2.      The 3 rd Psalms helps us to see that God is with us always. a.       As He was a shield around David when he was running for his life. b.      He is a shield around us, protecting us as we draw near to Him. c.       As He gave David rest, He gives us rest in the face of persecution. d.      Our salvation belongs to the Lord. e.       We are victorious through Him. f.       The question is, are we confident that God is with us? g.      We should use David’s example and trust in our God. h.      Trust that He is working in us. i.        Trust that He is always wit...

1.      Continuing our short break from the Gospel of John this morning. 2.      Psalms 1 taught us that there are two choices before each of us. a.       We either follow God and the righteousness that comes with it. b.      Or we continue the path of the wicked that heads to ruin. 3.      One of the reminders in Psalms 1 was for us to get into the Word of God. a.       Don’t count on learning enough on Sunday mornings. b.      Knowing a few Biblical stories and knowing about Jesus is not enough. c.       We need to truly embrace the Word and let it change us. d.      As it said in Psalms 1, we are to delight in the Word of God and to meditate on it day and night. e.       Spending time in the Word is to be a priority. 4.      Tod...