Message Preached on November 20, 2022 by Minister Tasha Summers
Psalm 37:37; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 62:5; Exodus 14:14; Job 37:14; Ephesians 3:20
In trying to get our way, we tend to do things in the flesh. We know our flesh only brings problems. There’s always a constant battle between the flesh and the spirit; they will never agree. It’s like oil and vinegar; it just doesn’t mix. The flesh must be under subjection. We must learn to give it to God. God is telling us to give Him all our burdens, and cast all our cares upon His shoulders. God doesn’t want you worn down and weigh down.
Our Heavenly Father is gracious and merciful. God needs transparency from us. If we are in denial about our issues, we can’t get the help that we need. God wants us to come to Him and say “Father, I need You.” “Father, I want you.” “Come into my heart and set me free.”
This is what God wants for us. He doesn’t want us to be heavy and worn out. Cast all our cares to Him and not take it back from Him. We cannot be impatient with God. Thinking He’s not moving, when He is working in our favor. God’s timing is not our timing! You cannot rush God with the things you want. In Psalm 37:37, you have to patiently wait and not receive a microwaved blessing. To have your blessing perfected, wait on the Lord.
Psalm 46:10 tells us to be still, and know He is God. Where is our stillness? We are not God. You need the whole armour of God to fight our problems. The best way to fight our problems is in prayer. Seal the armour with prayer. Psalm 62:5, a reminder that our expectation is in God. Exodus 14:14, let the Lord fight for us. We wear ourselves out trying to fight a battle we cannot handle.
Consider the blessings, His wonders, and what He has for you. Stop and think about these things. Look unto God, not yourself. Rest, it strengthens you, restores, renews, allows to Hear God’s voice, and hear the next move & instructions. All of this IF we quiet the noise in our heads, not rely on ourselves, get to that quiet place, and put down your will for God’s will.
Ephesians 3:20, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,…” Who’s power do you have? You cannot do anything in your power. We must allow God’s power to work through us and all around us, that we may rest and be still in God.
