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In Times of Loss

Luke 15:11-16

Great need can come in several forms: health, finances, relationships, and emotions.

Joseph – How did he get to a place of total loss? Bad actions of others

Ruth 1:19-21

Naomi – She found herself in a time of loss. Sometimes the circumstances of life bring about loss.

John 8:3-5

The woman caught in adultery – Acts of sin bring us to places of loss.James 1:15

1 Samuel 16:11-12

David – Sometimes loss comes by the providence of God.

How did the people in these stories overcome?

  • Joseph remained faithful to God in his season of loss.
  • Naomi had to receive help.
  • We don’t know the outcome of the woman caught in adultery, but we know Jesus’ instruction.John 8:11
  • David let God raise him up.

As we look at these stories and learn from them, it is important in our times of loss to look at our stories.

How do we get out of times of loss?

  1. Humility
  • What is kingdom of God humility?
    Recognizing our total dependence on God.
  • Humility is a shield to self-inflicted loss.
  • Humility will rescue you from all loss.
  1. Obedience
  • Obedience to God is not just for times of convenience.
  • If sin is the cause of your loss, stop doing what you have been doing.
  • Philippians 2:8-11
  1. Faith
  • Hebrews 11:6
  • John 10:10
    Jesus said you may have life, not you will have life.

The greatest thing you can do in time of loss is to serve others. 

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