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Can You Stand The Rain

Dr Dharius Daniels·Change Church

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Summary

On our journey toward divine elevation, advancement, and growth, we will inevitably encounter unexpected storms and rain. Jesus allowed His disciples to experience a fierce storm in Mark 4 not to destroy them, but to stretch their faith, teach them composure during adversity, and prepare them for their God-given assignment on the other side. When we trust God's character and remain faithful in turbulent seasons, He takes full responsibility for our safety and brings us through.

Key Scriptures

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Mark 4:35-41↗Genesis 18↗Matthew 9:28↗Genesis 12:1↗

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Themes

Standing Through Life's StormsFaith in God's CharacterIncremental Divine GuidanceSpiritual Endurance and PersistencePurpose Behind WarfareElevation and Evolution

Pastor's Points

1.Know the difference between being safe and being comfortable.
2.Understand that endurance is essential.
3.Embrace the principle of persistence.

Key Points

1.Know the difference between being safe and being comfortable.
2.Understand that endurance is essential.
3.Embrace the principle of persistence.
4.God asks questions not to gain information, but to prompt self-examination and reveal deep truths.
5.The questions you ask during trials determine whether you arrive at fear or faith-filled conclusions.
6.Stretching your faith involves broadening your belief across every area of life, trusting God as Jehovah in every season.
7.God's guidance is often specific and vague simultaneously, requiring us to move on what we know while trusting Him for incrementally revealed details.
8.Following divine instruction often requires leaving the crowd behind and breaking codependent reliance on others.
9.Encountering adversity while walking in obedience proves that God takes full responsibility for your welfare in the storm.
10.True spiritual authority over a storm is demonstrated by maintaining inner calm and resting in God's presence.
11.Intense spiritual warfare indicates that the enemy recognizes the value of the assignment awaiting you on the other side of the storm.

Sermon Moments

“When God asks a question, he's not trying to get an answer; he's trying to give one.”

“The questions you ask determine the conclusions you come to.”

“Just because you believed he could do that doesn't mean you believe he can do this.”

“What you don't value, you can't steward.”

“God doesn't give information incompletely, but he does give it incrementally.”

“If they don't get their word on the shore, they won't be able to handle the storm.”

“Obedience doesn't mean we avoid adversity; obedience means God takes responsibility for our welfare in the midst of adversity.”

“The warfare you're under is evidence that the devil has more faith in you than you do.”

This Week

Reframe your questions during trials by asking 'Is there anything too hard for God?' rather than focusing on limitations.
Identify an area of your life where your faith needs broadening, trusting God as your provider, healer, or peace.
Take action on the clear instructions God has given you without waiting to see every future detail.
Evaluate your relationships to ensure you are not relying on codependency when following God's unique call.
Practice emotional composure by choosing not to overreact or make impulsive decisions when disruptions occur.
Remind yourself during uncomfortable situations that being uncomfortable does not mean you are unsafe in God's hands.
Persist in doing the right thing daily, trusting that God will bring a change in your circumstances in His sovereign timing.

Remember This

God promises to keep you safe in the storm, not comfortable, so trust His character, keep your composure, and endure until He changes the weather.

A Challenge for You

Receive God's prayer of grace by faith, believing that through His strength you will not wear down, but will stand firmly through every storm until His peace and favor surround you.

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