SERMON - TRUST IN GOD BUT OBEY HIM pt 1

Trust In God

But

Obey Him

Part 1

 

 

All too many Pastors teach their followers to, “Trust in God and He will handle everything.” This is the message all too many hear and by doing nothing they disobey God!

 

Look at the many men that trusted in God to lead them as they obeyed His wishes.

 

Noah – Lot – Joseph

 

Noah was waned of an impending flood. He obeyed God and built an ark.

 

Lot was warned of the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah . He fled as God instructed.

 

Joseph was warned of an impending famine, He obeyed God as he prepared by overseeing the construction of store houses to house foodstuffs for the people.

 

Not a single one of these three men doubted God’s plan and each used his God given talents to fulfill God’s wishes.

 

We should see the similarities between these three men of the Old Testament and our current situation. If you are one that studies God’s Word, the Bible, then you have read and understood the warnings of what lies ahead for us and our descendants.

 

Revelation 1:  ¹ The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, ² who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. ³ Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

 

In this most prophetic Book we are made aware of the many impending dangers looming before us.

 

I am convinced that Satan, in consort of his minions at work as they are engineering global calamities. The impending economic collapse, wars and severe famine are the tools they are using to accomplish their foul deed.

 

Imagine that someone came along that restored peace, restored economic values as well as ending a famine. It would follow that such a person would declare himself as worthy of worship!

 

Proverbs 13: ¹³ Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.  

 

In studying the Book of Revelation we see the prophesies respecting world calamity. I delivered a series of sermons wherein I gave interpretations of the many prophesies and am now adding interpretations to allow more understanding. In that manner I am fulfilling God’s command of giving instruction whereby you may use your talents to the benefit of the Most High God.

 

Deuteronomy 4:  ⁵ See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. ⁶ Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

 

To regress a bit I wish to remind you of the many warnings I have presented as I wrote of the many ‘feel good’ sermons delivered by Pastors that are voiced to make their followers think themselves as Christian. They tell their congregations what is thought to please them thereby adding to their tithes and style of living.

 

That is not my desire! My desire is to teach you God’s truths, His Gospels, His love and how we must repent to Him and obey His teachings.

 

2 Peter 3: ³ Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. ⁴ They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”

 

In this Scripture Peter speaks of the “scoffers.” You are seeing them yourself! They are the Pastors and congregations that fail to teach or learn the necessity of repentance and pursue material things. They accept homosexuality as acceptable, divorce as ‘ho hum’ and as they claim to be Christian, are not by any stretch of the imagination!

 

The true Christians are those that watch their ways taking care to obey God. They heed the words of God as related by His prophets and live in a manner so as to honor Him and set an example for any that they voice the words, I am Christian!

 

The many people that claim to be Christian and have been and are being taught that their salvation is guaranteed by the crucifixion of Jesus Christ will be sadly surprised when they face their Maker. They rely on their understandings to rely on their salvation. These are the ones you must not rely upon as you enter into the Last Days God has allowed to be prophesized. Many are the ‘false teachers’ written about in God’s Word and many who lay claim to being God Himself or equal to Him.

 

Revelation 14: ¹² This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.

 

Please read the words, “keep His commands,” and obey Him.

 

Matthew 19: ¹⁷  “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” ¹⁸ “Which ones?” he inquired.    Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, ¹⁹ honor your father and mother,’^[c] and ‘love your neighbor as yourself”

 

Jesus Himself voiced these words!

 

There is a sad awakening for those that do not heed God’s Word in obeying Him as well as listening to the words of His prophets. As the Last Days come to pass there will be all to many that refuse to listen and continue to deny Him.

 

Revelation 21: ⁸ But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

 

In ensuing sermons I wish to tell you of God’s Word as related to what is to pass. As I have said before and say again, be ever alert watching for His return. Keep Him foremost in your mind and pray for people to whom you talk asking that their minds be open to His Word and that He water the seed you have sown!

 

(Closing prayer)

 

Father in Heaven, Lord Most High, please hear our prayer. We praise You and seek to worship You. You are our God, our Creator and our reason for being. All glory is Yours O Lord and we thank You for all you do for us.

 

Lord, You have revealed things which we seek to learn of as we wish to be Your people, Your servants and worthy of Your love. Please Lord, grant us the strength to use the talents You have bestowed upon us to bring others to Your Court. Keep us strong in purpose and mindful of our obligations to You.

 

Enlighten us O Lord allowing us the wisdom to understand Your revelations as You have made known in the Bible we read and study. Allow us the understanding to teach others of Your prophesies therein. We seek to serve and obey You Lord and to gain Your presence when we leave this earthly life.

 

We ask that You bless us, hear us and protect us as we seek to do Your bidding as You direct. You are our God and there is no other.

 

In Jesus Name we pray, who is One with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever,

 

Amen, amen and amen. 

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Pastor Lee S Gliddon Jr
God's Word Christian Ministry
Conservative Patriot http://conpats.blogspot.com