- When God doesn’t do what we want, we often miss the good He is actually doing
5. God’s priority is for us to KNOW Him – to be in a personal, loving relationship with Him.
Matt 9:13 Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” NLT
• God’s priority is mercy and love not rules and restrictions
Hosea 6:6 I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings. NLT
John 17:3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. NLT
• Eternal life is a relationship NOT a destination
“Christianity is not a religion; it’s not a system; it’s not an ethical idea; it’s not a psychological phenomenon. It’s a person.” ~ Josh McDowell, More Than A Carpenter
Next Steps
- If you have never made the decision to surrender your life to God, make today the day
- If you have, pray for eyes to see yourself and others the way He does
- Put aside any religious tendencies, grab on to His mercy and BE with Him