Isaiah 40- Encourage yourself in your God. Behold your God. ----1. God's pardon is sure. V. 2--2. God's glory is coming. Vs. 3-5--3. God's Word is unfailing. Vs. 6-8--4. God's work is accomplished. Vs. 9-10--5. God's care is gentle. Vs. 11--6. God's knowledge is perfect. Vs. 12-14--7. God's presence is awesome. Vs. 15-22--8. God's rule is supreme. Vs. 23-24--9. God's power is strong. Vs. 25-26

What we are concerned about and worry about reveal our heart and our God. -----Take no thought- stop worrying- get the right focus. Why------I. If you are worrying, you are failing to serve God. V. 25----II. If you are worrying, you are not trusting God. Vv. 26-31----III. If you are worrying, you are not pursuing God. Vv. 32-34

One area often neglected, but of vital importance, is the giving of our finances to meet the needs of God-called Christian workers -pastors, missionaries, evangelists, etc.-----Why is this a part of the greatest investment of life you could ever make- ----1. You will be commended for an investment strategy that is well done. V.14- Matthew 25-14-23----2. God is using your money to fill a gap of those who cannot give or won't give. V.15-16-----3. Abundant fruit is added to your account. V.17----4. Your giving receipt is a sweet-smelling savor to God. V.18----5. God adequately takes care of all your needs. V.19