Can Do Content
November 30, 2008
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Text: Philippians 4:10-13
Content - satisfied, everything is right! My needs are completely met!
This is one of the most fulfilling virtues of the Christian life!
Truth - many systems that try to prevent discontent - yet eventually fail – i.e., bailout
God says His children can be content!
I can be content!
1) See God's faithfulness!
V10 - Paul sees God work!
A) See God's timing - Rejoice in the opportunity seized!
Don't fall in the forgetful trap - Paul had a history with God - Acts 16
B) See God's people - They seized opportunity - Have you ever missed opportunity?
Seize it or God will get someone else!
2) Know the secret
V11-13 - The secret to being content?
News Article – Point - it's not being happy, it's Christ sufficiency!
A) Jesus brings complete sufficiency! V13 - Col 1:15-18, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Eph 3:20, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:24 - dependence brings independence
I am ready to rumble in Christ!
How? 1) Do God's will and take His way. 2) Go w/o fear or worry. 3) Endure the tests and trials
4) Depend on Jesus! 5) Look at the fruits of being content. Joseph:
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Genesis 50:20
The secret? God is accomplishing His great purpose in and through you!
Be satisfied because you CAN DO!
Conclusion
All the formulas to prevent discontent - God has given you the prevailing faith -Victory, triumph, content! Look for God! Learn the secret - Your life can prevail!
You can do content!