FBC E-Blast - March 11, 2019
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March 11, 2019
God Is Sovereign over Delays - Proverbs 16
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| No one likes to wait, but have you ever wondered why? It's because delays show us that we are not in control. Someone or something else is calling the shots. Although we may be able to identify the immediate cause - like a traffic light or the long checkout line - ultimately the One who controls all our delays is the Lord. Since He is sovereign over everything in heaven and on earth, even our time and schedules are in His hands.
This means that in every delay, we are actually waiting for God in one way or another. You might have thought that the expression "waiting upon the Lord" applies only to seeking guidance from Him or an answer to prayer. But it can mean so much more when you remember that He controls all your day-to-day inconveniences and frustrations.
In the Christian life, learning to wait is vitally important because until you do, you'll never be able to walk in obedience to God, have an effective prayer life, or experience the peace of resting in His loving sovereignty. We must learn to trust His judgment - about not just the big events in our lives, but also the trivial ones which cause us to become irritated, impatient, or even angry. If we're sensitive to His instruction, each delay has a lesson.
The next time you face an unexpected or unwanted wait, remember that it comes as no surprise to God. He wants to teach you patience and increase your faith. He's more interested in developing godly character than He is in making sure your schedule runs according to your plans.
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Current Sermon Series
Within Jonah, there is a concrete example of sin and grace, without which you would be able to have a clear picture of what the Gospel is. We can also see within Jonah, a reflection of ourselves. We will also see a very clear picture of God just loving on a city.
Last Week:
Jonah was a prophet of God. God told him to go to Nineveh, a large dangerou city to tell them to repent. Jonah refused and ran from God. Even as Jonah ran from God, God chased him in His mercy. As a result, sailors came to know God.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our
sermons page, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
Next week, we will continue our series in Jonah by looking at chapter 2 with the message called Gospel Falling, Faith Rising
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Upcoming Events
March 16 - Work Day at the church at 9 AM
March 24 - Lord's Supper & Deacon's Fund Offering following AM Worship service
April 7 - Carry-in Fellowship Dinner
April 13 - Trustee's Meeting at 8 AM
April 14 - Deacon's Meeting at 8 AM
April 14 - Easter Egg Stuffing Party after the morning worship service.
April 20 - Midway Community Easter Egg Hunt at noon at 304 Noblestown Road in Midway.
April 21 - Easter Services
8 AM - Breakfast; 9 AM Breakfast; 10 AM Worship Service
April 28 - Special Speaker Jeff Kipp presenting Jesus in the Passover. This special service starts at 10 AM. There will be no Sunday School service.
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