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Great Things Tomorrow
Text:
Joshua 3:5
Introduction: Yesterday was never here and tomorrow will never
be. Yet today is the tomorrow you hoped for yesterday. Another quote
is that, Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment.
I
always look forward to tomorrow, because with all the blunders and
mistakes I have made today, I can start with a fresh and clean slate
tomorrow! The exciting thing about life is that every day can start
anew and afresh! Lamentations 3:22 24 tells us that with every new morning,
Gods mercies are new to us. We have seen a lot of blessings this last
year, but I am expecting great things tomorrow!
God will bless, but great things come to only
certain people. Lets look at those today!
I.
Great things come to people who are
decisive.
A. Joshua 1:1 2
B. God blesses Spirit-filled, Bible-based, Godly
initiative when David was looking for a captain, a chief, Joab jumped
at the occasion. I Chronicles 11:6
C. When God was looking for someone to go for Him,
Isaiah said, Here Am I Isaiah 6:8
D. When the twelve disciples were looking for food
to give to the multitude, Andrew brought the young lad and his small
lunch.
E. Jesus said in John 9:4 I must work the works.
F. We must decide to follow the Lord! It is our
responsibility to get the gospel out!
II.
Great things come to people who are
dependent.
A. Joshua 1:3
B. All the land that I have given thee.
C. God is sufficient. II Corinthians 3:5
D. II Corinthians 4:5 7 God doesnt really need us,
but He wants to use us.
E. God wants to expand our horizons. John 4:35
F. We must be dependent upon Him for souls.
G. We must be dependent upon Him for service.
H. We must be dependent upon Him for our every need!
III.
Great things come to people who are
daring.
A. Joshua 1:6 - 9, 18
B. Joshua dared to believe God - he stood against
the 10 spies.
C. Caleb dared to believe God - took a stand and
said - We are well able to go up and possess the land.
IV. Great
things come to people of demonstration.
A. Joshua 1:1 2
B. Joshua 3:1 4
C. Joshua trusted, believed, and acted upon what God
told him to do.
D. The problem with a lot of Christians is that they
do not demonstrate that they believe and trust God and His Word. They
say one thing but exercise another. They say they trust God, yet
never take a step of faith and tithe. They say they trust God, yet their
actions speak louder than their words!
E. Joshua demonstrated God's faithfulness 40 years
before.
V. Great
things come to people who are dedicated.
A. Joshua 3:5
B. Set apart, sanctify your body, sanctify your
heart.
C. Dedicate your time to Him!
D. Dedicate your service to Him!
E. Joshua 1:5
Conclusion: Illustration:
Great things come to those who are dedicated and
persevere. Great things will come tomorrow for those who will
demonstrate faithfulness. Great things will come to those who are
daring. Great things will come to those who depend upon the Lord.
Great things will come to you if you decide to do what God has for
you to do today! Are you expecting great things tomorrow in your
life? Are you expecting great things tomorrow in your church family?
Are you expecting great things tomorrow from God?
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