Undeniable Providence
September 8, 2019 Preacher: Chris Ritter Series: After The Heart
Topic: Bible Scripture: 1 Samuel 29–30
God's providence is his perfect preserving of, working in, and governing over all things for his glory.
Big Idea: How to see God's providence rightly
1. Realize that God works in surprising ways (29:1-11)
2. Know how to move from sorrow to strengthening yourself in the Lord (30:1-8)
4 ways you do not strengthen yourself in the Lord:
- Osmosis
- Rituals
- Passivity
- Luck
4 ways to strengthen yourself in the Lord:
- Worship God as your God
- Trust in God's character
- Apply the Word rightly in your life
- Pray, believing God hears and answers
3. Stop being fooled into believing things are "random" (30:9-15)
4. Remember all your victories are gifts from the Lord (30:16-31)
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