Church notes - 29th November 2020
Ephesians 3:14 - 20
Matthew 7:7 - 12
Jeremiah 33:3
What happens when God says 'No'?
Hebrews 4:13
He has a bigger perspective.
There may be unintended consequences to our prayers.
Isaiah 55:8, 9
A better plan
Hebrews 11:32 - 40
Others were persecuted but God had a better plan.
They didn't always receive what was promised but God had something else in mind. vs 39
God says 'no' when He has a greater purpose.
Genesis 3
Because of the brokenness of this world.
We should trust confidently in Christ
2 Corinthians 4:17, 18
Look to heaven, to Eternity.
We shouldn't loose sight of our ultimate hope. This life is not all there is.
I Trust that God does everything in goodness and love.
Psalm 25:10
Romans 8:28
I don't need to understand God's answer to know that it was motivated by love.
Mark 14:36
When in pain, pray as Jesus prayed facing the Cross.
Jesus prayed according to the will of God.
Expect God to give us grace to handle the answer.
e.g. Paul and his thorn.
Courageous faith.
We may have many disappointments in this life, many times when our prayers are not answered, but God has all of Eternity to fulfil His promises.