Fingerprints | Week 7
[Romans 1:20]
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
[Psalm 105:19]
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.
[Luke 3:23]
Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry.
If God is making you wait it’s for a reason. He’s not wasting your time. He’s up to something.
3 Things to focus on while you wait…
1. Endurance
…endurance develops strength of character…
[James 1:4]
…when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
James 1:12]
God blesses those who patiently endure…
[Proverbs 20:21]
An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end.
3 Things to focus on while you wait…
Endurance
Expansion
If God has given you a big vision and you are in a season of waiting, you should be about as hungry as a pregnant elephant.
[Proverbs 20:4]
Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest.
Proverbs 13:4]
Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
3 Things to focus on while you wait…
Endurance
Expansion
Expectation
[Luke 3:15]
The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah.
[Romans 12:12]
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
[Hebrews 11:39-40]
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Where do you feel God building your endurance?
What past experiences has God used “waiting” to develop something in you?
What impacted you the most about this weeks message?