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Myopia (Short-sightedness, Lack of Foresight)

January 17, 2021 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: Seeing Beyond 2020

Scripture: Genesis 24:1–67

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Message Points

“For You formed my innermost parts; 
You knit me [together] in my mother’s womb.
I will give thanks and praise to You,
for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 
wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from You, 
when I was being formed in secret, 
and intricately and skillfully formed
[as if embroidered with many colors]
in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;
and in Your book were all writte

the days that were appointed for me,
when as yet there was not one of them
.”

(Psalm 139:13-16—AMP Bible)

 

“…the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith. 

Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day….”  (2 Timothy 4:6b-8a)

 

SEEING BEYOND 2020
“Myopia (Short-sightedness, Lack of Foresight)”
Genesis 24

Introduction: From the pages of God’s Word, we discover that we are called to not only live a life of faith and courage; but also a life of direction and purpose which in turn will provide us a life of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Steps To A Directional, Purposeful and Fulfilling Life:

Determine your Position  (Genesis 24:1)

Who are you and whose are you?
Where are you now?
Do you periodically evaluate your life?

Define your Purpose  (Genesis 24:1-4)

Is it a God-given purpose?
Does it create in you passion for its fulfillment?
Does it demand your very best?

Discover a Promise  (Genesis 24:5-7)

Can your purpose be found in Scripture? (Joshua 1:8)

Describe the Profit  (Genesis 24:7)

Will it please God?
Will it bring significance to your life?
Why do you want it?

Diagnose the Problem  (Genesis 24:8-11, 13)

What are the obstacles between where you are and where you need to be?

Desire in Prayer  (Genesis 24:12)

Can you ask God to bless your purpose, your focus?

Design a Plan  (Genesis 24:14-20)

What are the specific steps to fulfill your purpose?

Discipline your Personality

Mind  (Genesis 24:21)
Appetite  (Genesis 24:33)
Speech  (Genesis 24:49)
Time  (Genesis 24:54b-56)

Depend on People  (Genesis 24:50-52)

Do you realize that God has placed other people in your life to help you fulfill your purpose?

Deposit the Price  (Genesis 24:53)

Treasures
Time
Talents

Application: You were created to live a focused life by accomplishing the purposes of the One who created you. Therefore you cannot afford to be short-sighted you must live with the big picture in mind. (Mark 8:36-37)

 

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More in Seeing Beyond 2020

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Blurred Vision

January 24, 2021

Myopia (Short-sightedness, Lack of Foresight) - Part 2

January 10, 2021

Hyperopia - Difficulty Close-Up

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