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Wisdom: Dealing With Infirmities

Posted by Rev Mac on May 31, 2009

Below are my notes of a sermon by Pastor Stuart Johnson of Grace Community Church, Houston, Texas delivered on November 9, 2008. The information impacted me so, that I wanted to share it with you. My hope is that it will also bless you as it has me. Return to it over and over again to keep these principles fresh in your mind.

He Healed All Our Infirmities (Inadequacies)
Isaiah 53:4-5, Mat 8:16-18, 2 Cor 12:9-12

Infirmities – Sickness, diseases, anxiety (caused by feelings of inadequacy)  Scriptural references: Phil 213, 4:13-, 1 Cor 1:26-31, Mark 11:22-26, 2 Kings 2:9-14 (Mantle – God’s grace)

Principles learned over a life-time of being placed by God in situations when I felt totally inadequate. When I asked myself, why me? When I exclaimed, “I’m not ready!”

  • God has chosen the weak to accomplish great things for His kingdom.
  • When God leads you to do something, God will provide the resources. Resources are not your problem.  Your responsibility is to say YES.
  • Resources will be there when you need them, not before. It won’t happen until you get in the chair (your dreams and aspirations). Your dreams and aspirations are in the chair. God provides the grace for your current position. (Grace – Resources and accomplishments at Christ’s expense)
  • Don’t look too far into the future because you will get overwhelmed Mat 6:34.
  • God’s grace is like a coat. God gives grace (a coat) to a pastor at a particular church assignment. The coat stays at that position. God provides a new coat for your new chair. In between assignments, you will experience feelings of inadequacies. God provides grace for that too. It may not always feel like it. Nevertheless, it is still true.
  • Don’t compare yourself to others; their coat is a different size. Why am I this way? Why can’t I perform, relate, produce, speak like someone else you admire? Each coat is a different size. God can give you a coat that fits you perfectly!
  • What you must do is give God your talents and gifts (even yourself) to be used for His glory. And watch God work!

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One Response to “Wisdom: Dealing With Infirmities”

  1. stock said

    June 3, 2009 at 5:59 am

    OHH Some very interesting and insightful thoughts. I like this.

    Reply

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