Introduction
Hebrews 13:20-21The pattern:
God expresses an expectationPerson expresses insufficiency for taskGod equips person to fulfill His willExamples:Genesis 18:9-14; Hebrews 11:11 – SarahExodus 3:10-12; 4:10-12 – MosesJudges 6:11-16 – GideonI Kings 3:7-9 – SolomonJeremiah 1:4-10 – JeremiahII Corinthians 2:15-16; 3:5-6 – PaulPeter walking on the water.Peter asked Jesus to command him because Peter know that he would then be given power to walk on the water.How does God equip us?
Personal transformation – Mark 1:17Other people – Ephesians 4:11-12Scripture – II Timothy 3:16-17Strength – Ephesians 3:16-19; I Samuel 30:6Opportunities – Colossians 4:3-4God equips us for:
Daunting tasksTemptation – I Corinthians 10:13Tough decisions