January 22 2012 Power For Life's Mountains

/ Great Plains Community Church/

Power For Life's Mountains

JOSHUA 14:6-14

Joshua 14:12 - Give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke of that day.
Joshua 14:11 - I am still as strong today as the day Moses
sent me out.

WHEN TO EXPECT GOD’S POWER

1. When I’m tired.
Isaiah 40:28 & 31 - The Lord is the everlasting God. He never grows tired or weary. He strengthens those who are weak and tired. Those who trust the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. He gives power to those who are tired and worn out, He offers strength to the weak.

2. When I have nothing to offer.
II Cor. 12:9-10 - My power shows up best in weak people. Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am, I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ’s power, instead of showing off my own powers and abilities.

3. When I’m in pain.
Psalm 41:3 - The Lord nurses them when they are sick and eases their pain.

4. When I’m tempted.
Romans 7:18 - I often find that I have the will to do good, but no power.
I Cor. 10:13 - Every temptation that has come your way is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist, at the time you are tempted, He will give you strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.
Phil. 4:13 - I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

HOW DO I PLUG INTO GOD’S POWER

1. Admit your need for help.
Joshua 14:12 - Give me this mountain.
Prov. 29:23 - Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.

2. Get connected.
Joshua 14:14 -Caleb followed the Lord whole heartedly.
John 15:5 - I am the vine and you are the branches. Those who remain in Me and I in them, will produce much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.

3. Choose God's way with faith that God’s power will show up
Joshua 14:12 - The Lord helping me, I will drive them out.
Heb. 11:1 - What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.
Isa. 40:31 - Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary.
Romans 8:17 - And since we are His children, we will share His treasure. For everything God gives to His Son Christ is ours too.