I believe It would be an oversimplification to say that these are distressing and trying times. In many respects, I believe these days fit the description and instruction found in Ephesians 5:15-16. I want read this passage from the Amplified Bible….
15 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], 16 [a]making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.
To begin, Merriam-Webster.com defines “Awful” as “extremely disagreeable or objectionable.”
Your financial situation may be “Awful.”
Your family situation may be “Awful.”
Your work situation may be “Awful.”
Your health may be “Awful.”
If you watch the network news…there is just an awful lot of awful in the world today.
But, remember… God wants to move us from “Awful” to “Awesome.”
Merriam-Webster.com defines “Awesome” as “inspiring” “TERRIFIC, EXTRAORDINARY.”
I believe God is telling us today that He wants to move us from the “extremely disagreeable or objectionable” to “inspiring” “TERRIFIC, EXTRAORDINARY.”
I will spend the bulk of our time together today in visiting some Biblical examples of those who experienced success in their journey from “Awful to Awesome.”
I believe It would be an oversimplification to say that these are distressing and trying times. In many respects, I believe these days fit the description and instruction found in Ephesians 5:15-16. I want read this passage from the Amplified Bible….
15 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], 16 [a]making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.
To begin, Merriam-Webster.com defines “Awful” as “extremely disagreeable or objectionable.”
Your financial situation may be “Awful.”
Your family situation may be “Awful.”
Your work situation may be “Awful.”
Your health may be “Awful.”
If you watch the network news…there is just an awful lot of awful in the world today.
But, remember… God wants to move us from “Awful” to “Awesome.”
Merriam-Webster.com defines “Awesome” as “inspiring” “TERRIFIC, EXTRAORDINARY.”
I believe God is telling us today that He wants to move us from the “extremely disagreeable or objectionable” to “inspiring” “TERRIFIC, EXTRAORDINARY.”
I will spend the bulk of our time together today in visiting some Biblical examples of those who experienced success in their journey from “Awful to Awesome.”