My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ; before I write, I first pray to God to guide my words to serve as spiritual food and guidance. I desire God to be my sole source of writing. This summarizes a sermon by Pastor Houston, San Diego Christian Fellowship Church, South Campus.
“You can do anything you set your mind to,” One might say. This advice can set you up for success or, most likely, set you up for disappointment.
This sermon was taken from Psalm 131. “1 My heart is not proud, Lord,
my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.2 But I have calmed and quieted myself. I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child, I am content. 3 Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.”
The Pastor is using this passage to teach us how to set our sights on something better.
- Reality Check: There are some things that are truly out of reach. (Psalm131:1)
- There are some things that are out of reach of all people. (:1a)
- It is not a human prerogative to figure right or wrong independently and, at times, guiltlessly pushing aside Bible truths or ignoring Jesus as Lord over all.
- There are some specific things beyond the reach of each person. (v:1b)
- We are called to utilize our capabilities and opportunities but realize that there are limitations to both.
- Heart Check: Better things are within reach. (Psalm 131:2)
- We are to calm our ambitions and appetites that God does not fulfill. (V.2a)
- God detaches us from childish things and egos.
- When our requests get ignored, we feel sad or mad until we have nothing else but to surrender to God’s will.
- We are to be content with our relationship with God. (V:2b and c)
- Having God without the world is far better than having the world without God.
- We have matured when we want the giver (Jesus) more than the gift.
“3 Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.” (Psalm131:3)