DO NOT TAKE GOD FOR GRANTED by
Pst. C.A Olarewanju
luk 7:37-47 matt 8:12
God has been self honored
before the creation of the earth, no one fathom how he created all the works of
creation. He is the only self made and self sufficient, no other being. The
glory and power of God is awesome as angles are adoring him (rev 4:8) all human
being have to honor him too, but what a pity how many people Christian
inclusive are taking God for granted.
1. What does it mean to take
God for granted?
2. What are the
consequences?
3. Benefits of horning God.
1. WHAT DOES IT MEANS TO TAKE GOD FOR GRANTED?
It simply means to show no
respect, to devalue, to take in light esteem, to be interested to break the
rules and principles of God.
The attitudes of the
Pharisees is quietly different from woman called “sinner” (Luke 7:37-38).
What are the good quantities in the life of the “sinful” woman?
1. Her courage – though she
was rejected by many. She did not allow anyone to prevent or discourage her to
honor Jesus.
Let not opinion of others
prevent you from honor and build intimacy with God – your best lover
2. Her genuine repentance –
Luk 7:38
She stood at his feet behind
him weeping. You can’t honor God, if you have not received spiritual
circumcision. Many cannot stand at the feet of Jesus and learn more of God,
because they think they know more than anybody. (1 Cor 2:14). The natural man
cannot receive things of the sprit. For their foolishness unto him
3. Her humbleness – (LK
7:37b) she began to wash the feet of Jesus. Those that are full of pride and
ego cannot bend down and serve and they cannot be served too. No wonder many
today cannot obey simple order of the Lord in the church. (Malachi 1:6) God frown
at Israel while they took him for granted.
Her genuine love: (Luke
7:37c) she wiped, kissed and anointed the lord’s feet. Is your love for Jesus
can go in the same way like this woman? You hardly offend someone you dearly
loved but constantly give him honor and respect.
(ii) What are the consequences of talking The lord for granted?
1. We loose, peace , joy and
rest Luke 8:38
2. Loose of extra blessings
– the one that shows honor to Christ receive more than Pharisees.
3. Tendency of loose
fellowship and intimacy – 1 Sam 2:30
4. God spoke frankly to the
house of Eli – the priest that anyone hat does not honor him shall be lightly
esteemed.
(iii) BENEFITS OF HONOURING GOD
1. Joy of true repentance Luk
7:37
2. She was allowed to come
near Jesus Christ Luk 7:39. We too can be allowed
3. Peace and rest of heart Luk
8:35
4. Jesus gave her audience Luk
7:48
5. Forgiveness of sins- the
Pharisees unlettered words of reproach but the Lord embraced her with
compassion
Conclusion: as we regard and honor our kings and reputable men in our society, we need to be humble and change our attitude for good as this woman deed- to love God and always honor and respect him for our good. God bless.
C.A Olarewanju
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