DON'T GIVE UP!!!

 *13/02/2022*


*SECOND SUNDAY SERVICE*


TOPIC:

*DON'T GIVE UP !!!*


"The shortest way is not the surest way, but the surest way is the shortest"

*Pastor John Ifesanya*


Text:

Matthew 15:21-28

Mark 7:24-30


Our dreams are the most precious things to us. When a man loses his dream, he lost all. When dreams are lost, the victim is miserable, the society suffer and God is dissatisfied.

Visions and goals should be pursued tirelessly, tenaciously and passionately. Push until something happens.


*Why should I not give up?*

To give up is an act of cowardice and unbelief. When we give up on our dreams, we tell God, He is a liar and His Word is not true.

Remember Lots' wife

Genesis 19:12-26

God is more interested in fulfilling His counsel on earth through our dreams than we can imagine.

Ephesians 3:20

God wants to use you to meet a particular need in the world. 

Troubles are tests of our faith in God.

Matthew 15:24,26


*What should I do?*

1. Have *faith* in God, God's Word and in God's gift and ability in you.

Matthew 15:28

Great ministries are built by great faith; also great businesses.

2. *Courage*

This is the strength of character and the ability to act on your faith when all else seems contrary to your faith.

Matthew 14:30-31

God told Joshua so many times to be strong and of good courage.

Joshua 1:6

You need courage when things are bad and tough.

3. *Patience and Perseverance*

In most part of the gospel, Jesus tried to avoid crowd and publicity. Many people didn't meet Jesus, because He was not very available. However, few who are patient and persevere met Him.

Mark 7:24

Be like *Father Abraham* who inherited the promise of God through faith and patience.

Hebrews 6:12


"Why should I give up, when He has not given up on me"

*Pastor John Ifesanya*


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