Hope

Jeremiah 29:10-14

Ø      The people of Israel were under captivity into Babylon. They were in a strange land. They were so distressed that they could not sing the Lord’s song in a strange land. You don’t feel like singing when all the chances are against you.

Ø      He informed them how long their captivity would last and then promised them a bright future. But God told them he hadn’t forgotten them. I know the plans I have for you. Even the odds of age.

Ø      God promises to be with them, to hear their cries for help, and to deliver them. Although all probability are against you now, I will still bring you through. God’s plan for us overcomes all probability against us. God’s plan is greater than all the chances against you.

Ø      Nobody is too hard for God to save through the gospel. God’s grace is greater than all our sins.

Ø      God’s plan for you extends beyond the grave.

Ø      The same is true of God today. He acts kindly toward His creation, He continues to provide for our needs, and He continues to call us out of the captivity of spiritual darkness.

Ø      The Holy Spirit continues to call people out of captivity to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ through His Word.

Ø      This certainly reveals that even though we are poor, miserable sinners.

Ø      We have rebelled against Him but He still loves us and is promising us a hope and a future.” God has a plan for us, a plan that is bright and gives us both hope and a future.

Ø      God does act kindly toward His people.

Ø      in the midst of some situation and you have become discouraged and hopeless because the chances are against you. You are ready to quit because all chances are against you.
Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Have faith in God. If you have faith in God you can do anything which is according to God’s purpose and plan for your life.

Ø      Jesus says you can move mountains if you have faith. Speak to the enemies that are against you.

Ø      No one can escape of death. But God’s plan for you does not end at the grave. Against all probability Jesus is preparing a place for us in bright mansions above. Against all chances we shall wear a crown when the journey is over.

Sermon note from  5/6/2012 Sunday service @ Brethren Mission, Vali.