God Will Guide You
The sermon emphasizes trusting God today for guidance in our future endeavors.
Theodore Epp emphasizes that we need not be anxious about the future, as God is fully aware of what lies ahead. He encourages us to trust God today and to be obedient to His calling, even when the future is uncertain. Epp reassures that God will guide us step by step, as we remain sensitive to His leading. He highlights the importance of faith in our daily decisions, reminding us that God will instruct and teach us the way we should go. Ultimately, we can find peace in knowing that God sees beyond our understanding and will provide guidance when needed.
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James 4:13-17
We do not need to be in a state of unrest about the future. Some worry needlessly and wonder, "Why doesn't God let me know what He has in mind for me in the future?"
Some young people may be thinking about the mission field and wondering what God's will is for them five or ten years from now.
It is important, however, that we recognize that God knows everything about the future, even if we do not, so the important thing is to trust Him today with our lives and leave the future to Him.
If God is calling you today into some particular ministry, then obey Him, even though you do not know what the future holds. As we are sensitive to God, we can expect Him to guide us.
Psalm 32:8 says, "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." I'm so glad He guides us with His eye because He can see far beyond anything we can see.
Because God knows the future completely, He will never be too late in telling us exactly what we need to know. Some things we need to plan for in the distant future, but most things are achieved simply by walking by faith today.
As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future.
"The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way" (Ps. 25:9).
Sermon Outline
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- Understanding God's Knowledge of the Future
- Trusting God with Our Lives
- The Importance of Today
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- God's Call to Ministry
- Obedience Without Knowing the Future
- Sensitivity to God's Guidance
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III
- God's Timeliness in Guidance
- Planning for the Future
- Walking by Faith
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IV
- Wisdom for Today's Decisions
- Step-by-Step Guidance
- The Role of Meekness in Learning
Key Quotes
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” — Theodore Epp
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.” — Theodore Epp
Application Points
- Trust God with your current decisions to receive guidance for your future.
- Be obedient to God's call, even when the future seems uncertain.
- Practice meekness to learn and grow in God's ways.