Seeking the Awe of God ~ Message 48

 The first half of this lesson is a testimony of some believers, who like Moses sought after the glory of God and were changed as the scriptures say from Glory to Glory.  

  Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.  Does this describe our daily lives as children of God?  If not then something is missing or Jesus didn't mean what we think he meant. 

   Far too many of us would more likely say we come to church with the cares of life pressing down on us and leave the same way.  Oh we feel better for having been in attendance but the burdens are still there as we leave.  The next service and the next are much the same with the occasional special meetings are a nice change that offers some variety.

   The more modern services offer a lot to draw people in but can we honestly say we come before the LORD with heartfelt praise because our love for him grows stronger with each service?  Can there really be a life like Jesus said, one of light burdens and rest in Him.  Jesus said learn of me, is the “of” subject or object?

  We know all about him and have for some time but can we say our knowledge has led us to know him?  What excites him?  What delights him?  What would cause him to say; you have chosen the good part which shall not be taken from you, as he did when he complemented Mary while chastising Martha in Luke 10:38-42?  After all Martha was doing all the work and somebody had to do it, right?  It sure seems like Mary’s was the one with the easy yoke and light burden. 

Salient Points: What’s your reason for coming to church, Reasons vs Excuses, Leaving with all your problems, Choosing the good part, Learning to seek, An audience with your Creator, Multi tasking and Mono tasking, Hope deferred, Leaving impressed, Christian-Christian, When you can’t think of your problems, Communication failure, Spiritual feasts, A lack of problems, Four watches, When Moses and Elias appeared, Elias’ coming role, Days of Noah, Tears of joy, The two Olive Trees, God responds to our responses.         

Scripture: Mark 13:34-37, Mt. 17:1-13, Jas. 5:17-18, 1Ki. 17:1, 18:42-45,       Rom. 11:3-6

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