September 04, 2016 | Pat Schultz
Passage: John 4:31-38
Do.
Review:
- Part 1 - BE = Human beings exist to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!
- Part 2 – LIVE = Jesus’ purpose is to give us life! (John 10:10)
- Part 3 – REST = God is pleased when we rest in Him!
31 Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” 33 “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. John 4:31-33 (NLT)
1.) Doing God’s will _____________________________________________________ .
- Psalm 103:1-5 – Bless the Lord…He fills my life with good things…my youth will be renewed like eagles!
34 Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. John 4:34 (NLT)
2.) Accomplishing God’s work _____________________________________________.
- John 13:3-5 – Jesus had been given all authority…so He washed the disciples feet!
35 You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. 36 The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! 37 You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. 38 I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.” John 4:35-38 (NLT)
3.) Laboring in God’s field ________________________________________________ .
- Eph. 2:8-10 – By grace you are created to do good things!
Doing God’s will is life-giving, as I embrace being God’s dearly-loved child, living my life trusting in the Good Shepherd, and resting in God’s pleasure.