Today's sermon in church was very timely for me......a reminder that God never waste any of our experiences.....This sermon was delivered by my church's senior pastor (Ps David Lim) from 2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
This is the 1st part of a 3 part sermon.
Begins with saying that a life-long vision grow through major phases in one's life.How we face the challenges of each phase determines when and if you fulfil the vision. These phases are:
1) Salvation Phase ( the most visionary thing you can do)
- this is where we begin and understand that our sins are forgiven
- this is where we hope for the future and the promise of eternal life
- now is when we live out Christ' life
- we start building up on God's word and claim his promises
- we live in the light of his return
- we start to win others to Christ
2) Discipleship phase ( Let His Word diret our steps_
- find mentors --> not physically, but through books, godly leaders by watching and learning from their actions and behaviour
- we discover our gifts and passion
- we start building character ( pure motives and integrity) so that we can:
a) have victory over temptation
b) grow through hurts
c) be faithful in the small things
d) do not side track
e) choose to glorify God no matter what circumstances we are in
He will continue the 3rd and 4th phases in the next two weeks.
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