No Matter the Circumstance Our Commitment to God

No Matter the Circumstance Our Commitment to God

Our Commitment to God Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified. ” Hebrews 10: 16 -17

Our Commitment to God Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified. ” Hebrews 10: 16 -17 Ex. ) God’s Covenant to Moses Exodus 24: 7 -8

Our Commitment to God is faithful to His promises. Hebrews 10: 23 – “He who promised is faithful”

Our Commitment to God is faithful to His promises. Hebrews 10: 23 – “He who promised is faithful” Our commitment to God must be faithful “no matter the circumstance”. Hebrews 10: 23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering. ”

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures Job

Our Commitment to God Job 1: 13 -22

Our Commitment to God Job 1: 13 -22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children.

Our Commitment to God Job 1: 13 -22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children. Job’s Response: ▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ”

Our Commitment to God Job 1: 13 -22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children. Job’s Response: ▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ” Job’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures Job Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

Our Commitment to God Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3: 8 -18

Our Commitment to God Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3: 8 -18 These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down.

Our Commitment to God Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3: 8 -18 These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down. Their Response: ▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

Our Commitment to God Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3: 8 -18 These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down. Their Response: ▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods” Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures Job Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Habakkuk

Our Commitment to God Habakkuk 3: 16 -19

Our Commitment to God Habakkuk 3: 16 -19 In a time of trouble when the (1: 4) “wicked surround the righteous”.

Our Commitment to God Habakkuk 3: 16 -19 In a time of trouble when the (1: 4) “wicked surround the righteous”. Habakkuk’s Response: ▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

Our Commitment to God Habakkuk 3: 16 -19 In a time of trouble when the (1: 4) “wicked surround the righteous”. Habakkuk’s Response: ▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation” Habakkuk’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures Job Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Habakkuk Paul

Our Commitment to God Paul Acts 20: 17 -24

Our Commitment to God Paul Acts 20: 17 -24 Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem.

Our Commitment to God Paul Acts 20: 17 -24 Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem. Paul’s Response: ▪ “But none of these things move me” ▪ Philippians 1: 12; 19 -21; 4: 11 -13;

Our Commitment to God Paul Acts 20: 17 -24 Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem. Paul’s Response: ▪ “But none of these things move me” ▪ Philippians 1: 12; 19 -21; 4: 11 -13; Paul’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Our Commitment to God Examples in the Scriptures Job Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Habakkuk Paul Jesus

Our Commitment to God Jesus Philippians 2: 5 -8; Mt. 26: 37 -42;

Our Commitment to God Jesus Philippians 2: 5 -8; Mt. 26: 37 -42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near.

Our Commitment to God Jesus Philippians 2: 5 -8; Mt. 26: 37 -42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near. Jesus’ Response: ▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will” ▪ (42) “Your will be done”

Our Commitment to God Jesus Philippians 2: 5 -8; Mt. 26: 37 -42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near. Jesus’ Response: ▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will” ▪ (42) “Your will be done” Jesus’ commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God?

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Joel 2: 12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Joel 2: 12 – “turn to Me with all your heart” Matthew 6: 33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Joel 2: 12 – “turn to Me with all your heart” Matthew 6: 33 – “seek first the kingdom of God” Luke 14: 33 – “forsake all that he has”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Joel 2: 12 – “turn to Me with all your heart” Matthew 6: 33 – “seek first the kingdom of God” Luke 14: 33 – “forsake all that he has” Romans 12: 1 – “ your bodies a living sacrifice”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Joel 2: 12 – “turn to Me with all your heart” Matthew 6: 33 – “seek first the kingdom of God” Luke 14: 33 – “forsake all that he has” Romans 12: 1 – “ your bodies a living sacrifice” Galatians 2: 20 – “it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”.

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships?

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships? ▪ Vacations?

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships? ▪ Vacations? ▪ Busy Lives?

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ ▪ Hardships? Vacations? Busy Lives? Persecutions?

Our Commitment to God “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ”

Our Commitment to God “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ” “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

Our Commitment to God “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ” “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods” “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

Our Commitment to God “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ” “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods” “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation” “But none of these things move me”

Our Commitment to God “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. ” “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods” “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation” “But none of these things move me” “Not as I will, but as You will; Your will be done”

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God?

Our Commitment to God Does this describe my commitment to God? Why not make it “no matter the circumstance” today? Why not make a commitment to God now?

God’s Plan of Salvation Hear the Word of God (Acts 18: 8) Believe in Jesus (Mark 16: 16) Repent of Sins (Acts 2: 38) Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8: 37 -38) Be Baptized in Water (Galatians 3: 26 -27) Remain Faithful (Revelations 2: 10) If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8: 22)