Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy!
Date | 2014-04-27 |
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Bible | Nehemiah 12:27-47 |
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Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy!
Nehemiah 12:27-47
Rev. Mark Kosko
I. A Time of Joyful Celebration with Songs of Thanksgiving! (vv. 27-43)
They all had labored much to complete God’s work but didn’t complain
They all gathered as God’s people to Rejoice (v. 43)
Even Women and Children Rejoiced
II. “Joy” from God is sometimes challenging yet necessary
No more rules to follow but our service to the Lord is out of love
Joy is from God’s perspective not our own
The joy in our present life circumstance may first mean overcoming our past
III. They Gave Contributions, Firstfruits and Tithes (vv. 44-47)
They had already sacrificed during the rebuild but still, out of gratitude they offered up the firstfruits of God’s abundance
They endured the consequences of their prior disobedience but now rejoiced in God’s favor
Because of Christ, we are the now the firstfruits.
IV. Reflection
We often pray for things that we feel will bring us joy without first stopping to think instead whether it brings joy to God. And then are we as eager to offer up in return the firstfruits of God’s provision in our lives including our time, tithes and spiritual giftings?
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Terrified but giving Glory to God
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The Bible
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Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust
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Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness
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Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter
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Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God
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Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord
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Mary Rejoiced As Only A Mother Could Do
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God Provides, Can We be Glad in it?
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Both Rejoicing and Suffering as One
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Adjusting Your Life to God
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God Pursues a Love Relationship with You
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May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine
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by NCFCin Mark Kosko
Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy!
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Know Thyself and Know the World, Victory (in Christ) Is Surely in Hand
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True Authentic Intimacy with the Lord takes Effort not Work!
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Make Good on your Faith in the Lord
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It’s His World, We’re Just Living in it
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A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding
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No More Tearful Regrets