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Do You See, What I See?

Cordell Breeding

Rock City Church • Dec 22, 2024 • 41 min

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Summary

Reflecting on the visit of the wise men in Matthew 2, Pastor Cordell Breeding reveals how seeking Jesus requires active expectation, genuine worship, and complete obedience to God's direction. Through the prophetic promise of Immanuel ('God with us'), believers are reminded that God's constant presence provides strength through every trial and season. By recognizing God's worth and trusting His leading—even when He directs us along unexpected paths—we can walk confidently in our identity as His children and step into our God-given destiny.

Themes

God With Us (Immanuel)Spiritual Expectation & MotionTrue Worship & GratitudeObedience to Divine GuidanceIdentity as Children of GodPurpose & Spiritual Authority

Pastor's Points

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Wise men seek God

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Wise men worship

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Wise men are obedient

Key Points

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Wise men seek God by waiting expectantly for His timing and responding immediately when He moves.
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Prophesied in Isaiah, Jesus is Immanuel, meaning "God with us," demonstrating His continuous presence through every trial, hardship, and season.
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The Sovereign Lord understands human struggles before they occur and anointed Jesus to heal the brokenhearted, liberate captives, and bring good news to the discouraged.
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Delayed obedience is disobedience, so believers must stay expectant and move promptly when God creates spiritual momentum in their lives.
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Wise men worship God out of a grateful heart, acting as appraisers who recognize His true worth rather than approaching Him with cool indifference.
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Viewing God as a loving Father rather than strictly a Lord secures our identity as His children and empowers us to walk in bold authority.
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True wisdom requires remaining obedient to God's warnings and instructions, even when He calls us to take an unexpected route back home.

Sermon Moments

“"The God who created time spoke a word in time that's going to show up in due time."”

“"Emmanuel ain't just a name, it's a part of God's character."”

“"Delayed obedience is disobedience."”

“"E-motions will block your motion—I ain't got time to be in my feelings when God is getting ready to move."”

“"They pull up to the mansion, but Jesus is in the manger. Sometimes the blessing you're expecting is going to show up in the way that you least expected."”

“"A praiser is really an appraiser who determines the value of what they are worshipping."”

“"God didn't tell them not to go back, He said go back a different route—somebody has to go back home and be proof of God's favor."”

“"Sometimes the attack on your life isn't about who you are now; it's about who you are about to be."”

This Week

Cultivate spiritual expectancy by seeking God daily through prayer and Scripture, trusting His perfect timing over your own timeline.

Respond promptly to God's promptings without delay, remembering that delayed obedience is disobedience.

Shift your posture in worship from passive listening to active appraisal by remembering specific ways God has brought you through difficulties.

Embrace your identity as a son or daughter of God, approaching Him with childlike trust and walking in holy confidence.

Trust God's leading when He directs you down an unexpected or unfamiliar path away from former habits and unhealthy environments.

Stand firm during spiritual opposition, recognizing that attacks often target the divine potential and future authority God has placed within you.

Share your testimony of God's goodness with family and community, serving as living proof of His faithful favor.

Remember This

Because Jesus is Immanuel—God with us—we can seek Him expectantly, worship Him wholeheartedly, and obey His guidance courageously in every season.

A Challenge for You

"Lord, your will—nothing more, nothing less, nothing else."

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