Point of Grace Online Worship 11.1.20
Sermon Notes - “Jesus, Can I thrive in my anxious world?” - What have we learned?
Jesus, can You help? … … … can I thrive?
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” -Jesus- (from Matthew 11:28-30)
Jesus invites us to come to “Him” and receive His “yoke” – His way of carrying the loads of life!
Luke 1038 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
What do we learn about the anxious life from Martha?
What steps of faith is Jesus inviting Martha to take so she can “thrive”? - With so much to “do” is it had to “be” first? - Who serves who … … … first?
Oh the beauty of Jesus’ grace as He responds to her!
“Martha, Martha you are worried and consumed with so many things … … let yourself choose Me and time with Me!”
The foundation of “thriving in my anxious world” is “Come to Me”!
The Recap
How is Jesus inviting me to change my thinking so I can thrive? How is Jesus inviting me to change my doing so I can thrive?
The Foundation: “Come to Me”! (We get Him and His yoke!) Matthew 11:28-30
- I have a Father in heaven who loves me very much! Matthew 6:25-34
- I can’t depend on me or my anxious world becoming un-anxious enough for me to thrive! Matthew 6:31-32
- Seek first His kingdom and do His next right thing! Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:38-42
- Father, however you respond to this request is good. Thank you! Peace! Philippians 4:4-7
- Humble yourself under Jesus so He can order your load! “Cast all your anxiety on Him.” 1 Peter 5:6-7
- Be alert! Resist! Stand firm in the faith! Your enemy the devil prowls our anxious world! 1 Peter 5:8-9
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Resources for this Week
Here are some suggested readings for each day of the week which help dive deeper into coming to Jesus and His way for thriving in this anxious world. The Meditation Hints below may help you listen and receive all God has for you.
Mon – Luke 10:38-42 Tue – 1 Peter 5:1-11 Wed – Matthew 6:25-34 Thu – Philippians 4:4-7 Fri – Matthew 11:28-30 Sat - Psalm 23 ……. And take a good rest!
Meditation Hints:
Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word! I rest in You!”
Scripture – Read the scripture slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! Reflect on what you are noticing and where He is leading your thoughts.
Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart. Begin to own the “word of God” being revealed to you.
Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God, resting and listening and being loved.
Helps: “Sermon Resources” from pog.church
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“Get Your Life Back” by John Eldredge
“The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer
“Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Pete Scazzero
“Restoration Year – A 365 Day Devotional” by John Eldredge