13
Mar '24
Dealing with Things Out of Our Control
13
Mar '24
Introduction: Listen. We are all facing “things OUT of our control.” What should we do? How can we honor our Lord when things are OUT of our CONTROL?
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved” (Psa 55:22).
The word “cast” is שָׁלַךְ (shaw-lak), which means to throw, to fling, or to cast.
The word “burden” is יְהָב (ye-hawb’), which means a lot, or what is given.
The word “sustain” is כּוּלis (kool). I guess it is pronounced COOL! It means to comprehend, or to contain.
The word “moved” is מוֹט, which means to totter, or to shake. It can mean to slip.
1. First, we must “LET GO” of trying to be in CONTROL! (RELEASE)
- By recognizing we can’t control.
- By realizing we are not in control
- By releasing the control
LAY it DOWN! Have you laid it down?
2. Second, we must “TAKE CONTROL” of only what we can CONTROL! (REGAIN)
- Our mind
- Our will
- Our emotions
Like a race horse that runs away, our emotions can run away from us. Are your emotions running? Let the Holy Spirit catch them.
3. Third, we must “LET JESUS take CONTROL”! (REDEDICATE)
- Yield control into His hands
- Refuse to try to take it back UP
This is an act of the will. Purpose in your heart to obey the Lord.
4. Fourth, we need to REMEMBER JESUS is in CONTROL! (RECALL)
- Have His PEACE & REST
- Have His PURPOSE
Can our Lord use things that are out of our control for His purpose and plan?
Conclusion: When things get out of our control, remember these steps. Then, we can let go of control because Jesus is in control.
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese