We often hear people say things about God, His word, even about His plan and will for our lives that might sound good at first but when we take a closer look, they just don’t line up with what He tells us in His Word. We leave ourselves vulnerable to these lies when we don’t know for ourselves what The Bible actually says and if we aren’t careful, we will trade what is TRUE for what is ALMOST TRUE. In the process we will miss out on so much of what God is really doing in our lives.
This week we continue in our new sermon series as we look at why Jesus never said… “God JUST wants you to be happy.”
Philippians 4:4-7
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:10-13
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
