“Change My Mind”

Intro:  When was the last time you changed your mind about something significant? I.     A never-changing God can change His mind?A.   “When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that He had said He would do to them, and He did not do it.” – Jonah 3:10B.   God’s character never changesC.   God is engaged in an ever-changing worldD.   The paradox of God’s providence vs. freewill1.    Everyday choices vs. spiritual choices2.    Freewill always begins with God’s action3.    God knows every possible outcomeII.    God placed Jonah in a particular place and timeA.   Mordecai to Esther: “For such a time as this” (Esther 4)B.   Paul in Athens (Acts 17)C.   “The appointed time has grown very short…For the present f form of this world is passing away.” – 1 Corinthians 7:29b,31bD.   God has placed you in a particular place and timeIII.  You can change God’s mindA.   God knows when you will change His mindB.   God wants you to change His mindC.   Prayer changes thingsD.   God’s persistenceE.    God wants you to be persistent1.    Attitude is everything2.    Sanctity of Human LifeF.    Discerning God’s calling1.    “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel.” – Mark 1:152.    Always be ready to give an answer How does it impact your life knowing that God has changed His mind by offering you eternal life rather than death? Who are the people you can impact with the Gospel in the particular time and place in which God has placed you?