TITLE: Thanksgiving In Spite Of…
TEXT: Daniel 2:20-23
Bill: Introduction
Ryan
What does Daniel praise?
-God is the ultimate (possessor) of all wisdom, knowledge and power.
-God has sovereign power to (accomplish all things).
-God is the (revealer) of hidden things.
-Nothing is (outside) of God’s sight.
What does Daniel give thanks for?
-YOU have given (wisdom and power) to me
-YOU have (revealed) the king’s matter
-YOU have answered us!
Christian Reger, Nazi prison camp survivor and Christ-follower
“Nietzsche said a man can undergo torture if he knows the why of his life. But, here at Dachau, I learned something far greater. I learned the Who of my life. He was enough to sustain me then, and is enough to sustain me still.”
The message of Daniel’s story…
God is in complete control
Charles Swindoll: “Praise reminds us how capable and gracious our God is. It reminds us that, without Him, we can do nothing.”
Bill Closing:
A few things to remember:
- Remember (who ) and (whose) you are.
- Remember your (purpose). Col.3;17 says, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
- Remember to live (in the presence) of God.
NEXT WEEK: Series: God in Control
Title: Sovereign Grace- Matthew 1:1-18
