01/13/2024
We Missed “U” in “CH_RCH” on Sunday.
Messenger’s Message: IF IT AIN’T ONE THING, IT’S ANOTHER (Choose L.I.F.E Series)
Job 1:20 – 22 “Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.”
Today we come to explore the depths of our faith and find solace in the face of life’s challenges. The Bible often reminds us that trials and tribulations are an inevitable part of our earthly journey. This year you are and will face some challenges that you will not like. Nor, would you understand the gravity of those challenges. Your relationship with friends and loved one will diminish. Jobs will have some uncertainties. Money going to be acting funny. And hurst wheels will keep on rolling. There will be days in this year when just getting out of bed will become challenging. You put on your slippers and before you know you put the right on the left foot and the left on the right foot. If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another. You go in the bathroom and turn on the light and the lightbulb blow. You change the light bulb and go and use the toilet, then the toilet won’t flush. I stopped in to tell you that IF IT AIN’T ONE THING, IT’S ANOTHER.
POINT 1: JOB’S UNFATHOMABLE LOSS Job 1:20 – 22 “Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.” Job’s immediate response was worship, acknowledging God’s sovereignty. Evan in his grief, Job recognized that everything ultimately belongs to God.
POINT 2: JOSEPH’S PIT OF DESPAIR Genesis 37:29, 34 “And Reuben returned unto the pit; and behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes. And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.” Joseph’s story reminds us that sometimes challenges come from unexpected sources, even those close to us. In the pit of despair, Joseph’s faith and character were refined for a greater purpose.
POINT 3: THE VANITY OF WEALTH Psalms 49:17 “For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.” Wealth, while providing temporary comfort, cannot shield us from the challenges of L.I.F.E. Our ultimate treasure is in the Lord, who offers eternal security.
POINT 4: GOD’S SOVEREIGN GRACE Matthew 20:15 “Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?” God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His plans may not always align our expectation. Trusting in God’s sovereign grace helps us navigate life’s challenges.
POINT 5: CONTENTMENT IN GODLINESS 1st Timothy 6:7 “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” True contentment is found in godliness rather than the accumulation of worldly goods. Our focus should be on eternal values and the Kingdom of God.
Reflecting on the theme, “If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another,” let us remember that our faith is tested in the crucible of life’s challenges. Whether we face loss, betrayal, or the fleeting nature of wealth, our anchor remains secure in God’s unchanging love and sovereignty. May we, like Job, worship in the midst of our trials, trusting that God’s plan is greater than our understanding. Let our heart find contentment in godliness, knowing that our treasure is laid up in heaven. Amen.
Visiting the Greater Atlanta area soon? Come Worship with The Sanctuary @ Gilead International Ministries, Sunday at 10:00am. We are located: 3418 Dogwood Drive in Hapeville, Georgia 30354. Contact us: [email protected]. Our website: SanctuaryatGileadIntl.org. May God bless you and your family.
