CAN GOD? SERIES #1
TEXT: PSALM 78:12-20
We say we want to serve the Lord and know
His will, then when He tells us what He wants us to do, we often
balk at what the Lord is doing. This was Israel’s problem –
called out of Egypt to follow the Lord by
faith – they constantly doubted the power,
the promises and the presence of
God. The attitude of their hearts is summed up in the two word
question – “Can God?” This question was doubting everything
about the Lord. They needed a lesson in faith. I
realize that we are a lot like Israel. We often ask the question
“Can God?” I believe what the Lord wants us to learn in these
days is that “God Can!”
1.
THE CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE
a.
They were faithless – vs.20, 41
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A lot like the people of the Lord today. Instead
of trusting God and living by faith, we worry and we fret.
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John 20:27
b.
They were forgetful – vs.7-16; 20-29; 42-55, 65-72
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Israel was unable to remember all the great
miracles that God had performed on their behalf.
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This describes us, doesn’t it? How many times has
God met the need, done the impossible, and proven Himself to be
God for you?
c.
They were foolish
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By asking “Can God?” – proved their ignorance of
His power and His Person.
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The church is guilty of the same – some problem
will arise in our lives or the church and the first thing we say
is “Can God?”
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This was the condition of the people , we often
mirror this same attitude. We can trust the
Lord, He will demonstrate His power in our lives. One way we can
know this is by understanding the Character of God.
2.
THE CHARACTER OF GOD
a.
His Promises – vs.5-7
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He was always faithful to do what He promised to
do.
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God has NOT changed!
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Titus 1:2
b.
His Performance – vs.4, 12
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Israel had experienced the presence and the power
of Almighty God. Imagine seeing God defeat all your enemies,
seeing His glory in the Tabernacle, seeing the pillar of smoke
and of fire. Imagine – the Lord hasn’t changed in this area
either!
c.
His Power – vs.4
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He was more powerful than every obstacle they
faced.
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Job 42:2
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Ephesians 3:20
d.
His Patience – vs.38
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Thank God we serve a patient God!
3.
THE CHALLENGE FOR TODAY
a.
Have confidence in God (Trust)
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The world is in despair and doubt and asks the
question “Can God?” – we, who believe the Bible, should stand up
and shout, “God Can!”
b.
Call to mind His past works (Remember)
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Think of the times He has delivered you. God is
able and He will come through for you, every time. Let the past
be your reminder and learn to trust Him no matter what!
c.
Carry out His commandments (Obey)
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Genuine faith in the Lord always manifests
obedience to the Lord and His Word.
CONCLUSION
I want to invite you to come to the Lord
and bring all your doubts, your fears and your questions – let
me leave this thought in your mind GOD CAN!
CAN GOD? SERIES PART #2
CAN GOD REALLY SAVE YOUR SOUL? TEXT:
JOHN 3:16-17
