Week 11 Scriptures: Galatians 4:21-27
In the digital world we live in
today with High Speed Internet and 3G, patience is not something that many of
us excel in. Short cuts are our friends
and to endure 4 years of college is just simply unbearable. Sometimes we get a glimpse of the light at
the end of the tunnel, but the path to the light often times seems so long that
it is easy to start looking for a different path to take us to the same
light.
This week I asked the question, “How do we continue to put our trust into God’s supernatural power rather
than our own natural abilities when God’s promises seem to be failing?” Over the years I have
had many people come to me with encouraging words about my future, and I’ve
also had dreams and desires in my own heart.
These initial words and dreams stir up an excitement about the future
and the potential that lies ahead, and, if you’re like me, you want to jump
right in to fulfilling these words and dreams.
However, sometimes the road to those dreams is a long road, one with
bumps and turns, or in some cases there is a locked gate blocking you from even
starting the journey.
In our verse this week we examined the choices of Abraham and
Sarah as they chose to take matters into their own hands instead of trusting
and believing in the promises of God and the consequences of their sin even
after God’s promise to them was fulfilled.
Questions for Reflection:
1.
Take
some time to reflect either on your own or with your house party on the
promises of God for your life. Maybe
there have been people that have encouraged you or spoken words over you, or
maybe there were/are dreams and desires in your heart that you feel passionate
about to see come true.
2.
How
has the road been for you on your way to these dreams? Have you experienced any
detours or speed bumps? Has it taken longer than expected?
3.
Are there any decisions that you have made out of anxiety or lack of
trust in the plan set before you? Have you been tempted to “speed things up”?
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