sermon: Seeking God's Will (Part Six): Forethought
Consider the End!
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 19-Nov-11; Sermon #1075; 70 minutes
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Richard Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving experience in 1621, following a horrendous loss of life in the Plymouth Colony in 1620, mentions that this event was solemn. The original settlers had no inkling that their offspring would eventually bourgeon to 300 million people, spreading from sea to sea. The extent of father Abraham’s blessings were totally unrealized. The Pilgrims were unprepared for the bitter New England winters. They had very little practical foresight, paying a heavy toll for not counting the cost. God, on the other hand, has abundant forethought, having clear insight into the consequences of every behavior. Israel, the majority of the time, had rejected truth and good sense, having no understanding of spiritual cause and effect, having no perception or insight. God demonstrated forethought in creation, with each herb, animal, microbe and metal, etc, having multiple uses and applications. Adam and Eve did not demonstrate foresight, taking no time to think things through, basing their decisions on the whimsical lusts of the flesh. Thankfully, our Elder Brother carefully counted the cost when He emptied His divinity, becoming a flesh- and- blood human being, but looking ahead to a better end. Jesus spent a great deal of time in prayer, planning His day-by-day strategy. We, as parents, must teach our children to plan and think ahead, turning away from attractive, but dangerous detours.
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Action Beyn Blessing of God Bradford, William Calculating Cause and effect Computer Consider with attention Consider the end Current Deuteronomy 32:15-29 Discerning Ezekiel 18:17 Faith First Thanksgiving Forgetting God Fungi Future Genesis 3: 22-24 God’s character God’s will Great song of Moses Haggai 1:4 Hebrews 12:2 Indians John 11:4-17 Judah Latter end Lazarus Logical Mass production Mayflower Microbes Pilgrims November Past Perception Pioneer life Plymouth Rock Rebellion Religious freedom Reversal of fortunes Roanoke Colony Short-sightedness 1620 Song of Moses Strategic thinker Temple Thanksgiving Travel Understanding Void of counsel Warning Will of the Lord
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