Title: Faith Before God / Faith Before God
Contents
Title: Faith in God
Bible: Joshua 4:9-14
<Introduction>
Although the apostle Paul worked much harder than the other apostles and did many things,
He testified that all these things were not done by himself, but by God.
(1 Corinthians 15:10) "But it is by the grace of God that I am what he is,
Grace was not in vain; I labored more than all the apostles, but not I.
It is by the grace of God who was directly with me.”
This is the right and proper attitude that a person of godly faith should adopt. lordship
Before counting the things accomplished through the work and mission as the grace of the Lord, the Spirit
You can make the mistake of intercepting the light.
Today's text clearly shows the attitude that those who do the Lord's work should take.
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<Body>
1. The glory of all things must be received from God.
Joshua was the first person to stand carrying the Betark after the Israelites had crossed the Jordan River.
God bless you by taking the twelve stones from the bosses' feet and setting them up by the river.
commemorated.
They were able to cross the Jordan River safely because of Joshua's leadership and the people's efforts.
It was not the result of God's grace, but it was entirely by the grace of God. therefore all
It is right to give glory to God. God's grace every moment we breathe
Where is it that is not? Can I control my health? having an accident
can I tweak it to my liking?
If we have done anything, it is entirely because of God's help and grace.
will be Therefore, all glory should be attributed to God. Therefore in any case
There must be no robbing of the glory of God.
2. Just as the tribes on the east side of the Jordan faithfully fulfill their promises, so promises must be kept.
In battle, as promised to Moses by the first tribes on the east side of the Jordan,
He took the lead, armed and marching forward. Staying true to promises and covenants, even when it's dangerous
It was one people. God wants people who are faithful to the covenant and faithful to their duties.
you are happy
3. The Lord made Joshua great in the sight of Israel.
God exalts and humbles people. The authority of your servant is God
It comes from you. Therefore, even the saints who have received any office may
You shouldn't build your own honor. Everything is in God's hands.
No matter how hard you try to grow yourself, it only adds to the side effects. a humble one
God makes great things for those who accept His providence and guidance.
<Conclusion>
Let's not forget the faith that we live by the grace of the Lord every day. And let us not lose our humility.
Then you will become a man after God.