The Sustaining Power of God
Being alert in an indifferent world
Frank Sweeney June 29th, 2008

Introduction:

I How God Sustains His Children

· Preserving/Protecting
Psalm 54:4
· Pruning/Purging
Jn 15:2
· Providing
James 1:17

II Christ our Sustainer
Jesus Christ is the central figure of Gods work in this world
In Him we find every attribute regarding God and His Nature, alive and working among mankind
Preserver Romans 8:35
Pruner Revelations 3:19
Provider Romans 8:32

III The Results of Being unalert
· Lack of discernment Matt. 16: 1-3
· Judgement with the wicked Lk 12:42-46
· Disappointment and embarrasment 1 Cor 3:15

IV Pondering/ Practical Disciplines......
What might God be saying?
Do you take as much time to think about what God may be telling you as you do to worry about what
others think about you?
What evidence is God showing that "proves" His Word?

It is one thing to know something of God's nature as accurately revealed in scripture. But it is another thing entirely to see it
actually displayed in our experiences!

V. Thinking it Over
The LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do"

And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself.
And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.

Conclusion: Having insight into what God is saying and doing will come to us in exact opposite
proportion to our cares and concerns of this world. Take time to be alone with God today and each day that remains in this life. Make it a practice to leave the issues of life behind on a regular basis and ponder the word and work of God thru Christ. You won't be disappointed!