43 | Strength in Sovereignty

2 Samuel 16:1-17:14 | Strength in Sovereignty

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Slides:

Theme: There is strength and freedom in the knowledge of the sovereignty of God.

Leadership lessons:

• Be SLOW to judge a situation or speak.

James 1:19-20

[This] you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak [and] slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

Proverbs 18:13, 17

He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. ... 17 The first to plead his case [seems] right, [Until] another comes and examines him.

Leadership lessons:

• Be SLOW to defend yourself, to control your circumstances.

2 Samuel 12:11-12

"Thus says the LORD, 'Behold, I will raise up evil against you from your own household; I will even take your wives before your eyes and give [them] to your companion, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight. 12 'Indeed you did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, and under the sun.'"

There is strength and freedom in the knowledge of the sovereignty of God.

Genesis 50:20

"As for you, you meant evil against me, [but] God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

1 Samuel 30:6

Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

Psalm 31:24

Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.