Message by Josh Mutter – September 1, 2024
BIG IDEA: God is at work in the transitions of life.
1 Kings 19:19-21 (NIV) So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.” “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant.
1. Crisis transitions are often the result of circumstances outside of our control.
2. We can choose how to respond to the circumstances that we encounter.
Luke 9:59 (NIV) [Jesus] said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
3. We will find God at work in the waiting of our transitions.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- How has this season revealed areas for growth and refined my character?
- How has this season challenged and reshaped my values and priorities?
- How has this season revealed new opportunities and a clearer direction for my life?
- How has this season drawn me closer to God and strengthened my trust in Him?
- How have I experienced God’s presence and guidance during this time?
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