Scripture References: Isaiah 44:2-3, John 7:37-39, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, Judges 6-8, 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Intro:
- Testimony about Beach Camp and the theme of God's power.
- Isaiah 44:2-3: God's promise to pour out His Spirit on the thirsty.
- John 7:37-39: Jesus' invitation to come and receive living water.
Key Points:
- God's Power, Not Human Strength:
- 1 Corinthians 2:3-5: Paul's reliance on the Spirit's power, not persuasive words.
- The desire to rest faith on God's power, not human wisdom.
- The danger of relying on experiences rather than God's power.
- God's Power and Weakness:
- Judges 6-8: Gideon's story, God whittling down his army to demonstrate His power.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-7: God's power shining through "jars of clay" (our weakness).
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10: Paul's "thorn in the flesh" and God's grace being sufficient in weakness.
- God's power is made perfect in our weakness.
- Beach Camp Testimony:
- Initial confidence turned into weakness and trials.
- Dependence on God, calling Him "Daddy" in prayer.
- God's power displayed through salvation, deliverance, and worship.
- God's power manifested in weakness.
- The Importance of Weakness:
- God often works through our weakness to display His strength.
- We must rely on God's power, not our own abilities.
Call to Action:
- Acknowledge our weakness and dependence on God.
- Seek God's power to overcome challenges.
- Pray for God's Spirit to be poured out.
- If feeling drained, recognize that God's strength is available.
- For those who don’t know the Lord, respond to His prompting and receive His grace.
Conclusion:
- God's power is available to us when we are weak.
- He desires to work through us to display His glory.
- We can trust in His strength to overcome any obstacle.
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