Tape 2405.07, Abraham Series
Associate Pastor, Jeff Jones
When God Doesn’t Measure Up (Genesis 16:1-16)
Faith Lesson 1
When God doesn’t measure up to our timetable, beware of impatience.
Natural Response
When impatient, our tendency is to:
- Give up
- Take over
Faith Response
Wait on the Lord.
Faith Lesson 2
When God doesn’t measure up to our expectations, beware of disillusionment.
Natural Response
When disillusioned, out tendency is to:
- Choose apathy
- Become angry
Faith Response
Align ourselves to God’s bigger dreams.
Happiness comes from good circumstances, Joy comes from God’s presence.
God is much more interested in a relationship with us, than just creating a happy life for us.