Pastor Joel @ Lakewood Church
Pastor was building a house but before it was finished there was rain storms so in addition to the house being unfinished it was a mess. They didn't see that and decide not to finish building because that was part of the process.
We can't see anyone's plans so we can't necessarily judge people by their weaknesses.
Your mess does not disqualify you. Some people do not look like they are under construction because the mess is hidden.
Sometimes you can't tell if something is in construction or under destruction.
The most important part of the building is the foundation but when the foundation is under construction, it doesnt look like much is happening. Don't fight the foundation work.
Temporary walls
The builder does things that an untrained eye will see as a mistake.
To the untrained eye construction can look like a disaster but to an architect it looks just right because the project is not finished. God is our architect.
For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Sarah and Abraham received a promise from God for a promised child but they came up with their own plan that caused a lot of dysfunction about and Abraham is still called our father of faith.
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
Romans 4:20 NIV
We all have messy places. We already have enough people and situations against us so we definitely don't need to best ourselves up.
Moses seemed to have been born in the same time.
You can't properly judge a construction project without th r plans.
For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord . "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ's triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NLT
"I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!
Job 42:2, 10 NLT
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
Hebrews 6:19 NIV
God has lined up every chapter of my life but God promises that each chapter gets better.
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Proverbs 3:9-10 NIV
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