Living in a Messed Up world

Jason Hunter Living in a Messed Up World 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Rabbit Trail 1 = The Bible never said … God won’t give you more than you can handle – that is a myth. Genesis 50:19-20 But Joseph said to them “Do not be afraid, for I am in God’s place?  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” God is so amazing He makes Good come from suffering Equipped to comfort others by God 4 Receive Comfort from the Helper (Holy Spirit) Word – Living Word – Jesus & Written Word -Bible Psalm 119:76; John 14:16 Pass it on. II Corinthians 7:6-7 What have you been / are you being equipped for? God wants us to help others. Kid Note: God helps us through Jesus’ example & Bible’s instruction   Reliance and return to God 8 9 Trust in God   Focus on the Gospel everyday – Keep relying on God – return to God – Kid Note: When things are hard we can turn to God – He wants us to! Rabbit Trail 2 = Catastrophic Christianity – only turn to God in a catastrophe – then when things are better turn away from God. Rev 3:15-16 Glory given to God 11 How can you thank God in the middle of suffering?  Kid Note: God deserves thanksgiving even when things don’t go the way you want. Rabbit Trail 3 = Is there such a thing as unanswered prayer?  No there is not.  Sometimes God’s answer is no.  Good books to read: Foxes Books of Martyr’s by John Fox & Jesus Freaks dc talk Martyrs What can you thank God for today? Positive – Negative – TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!