Wisdom for Life

Fake Smile and a Coffee to Go

August 6, 2017

Please turn 2Samual 16:5–14, 19:16-23

Big Question: What in the world is God trying to teach me?

“Get lost, get lost, you butcher, you hellhound! GOD has paid you back for all your dirty work in the family of Saul and for stealing his kingdom. GOD has given the kingdom to your son Absalom. Look at you now—ruined! And good riddance, you pathetic old man!” 2Samuel 16:7b-8

Refresh Yourself (V 14b)

-Look Up: Remember who God is

-Look In: Remember who you are

-Look Forward: Remember where you’re going

-LOOK UP: Remember who God is (V 11)

App: Remember to ask, “What in the world is God trying to teach me?”

-LOOK IN: Remember who you are (V 12)

App: Remember who you are and thank God for accepting you at your worst

LOOK FORWARD: Remember where you’re going (19:22)

App: Remember we’re all broken and in need of a lift

App: Remember who you are in Christ

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?