1. Cultivating a Sojourner’s mindset
Lesson 3

2. Learning from Israel’s journey
Their story should serve as an example
We too are sojourners
We, like they, are dependent on God to bring us through

3. 5 habits to make this journey easier!
Goal of this series
Cultivate right thinking!
5 habits to make this journey easier!

4. #1 - Lighten the load

5. Things we can leave behind
The pursuits of this world
The past
Expectations from others (or ourselves)
The problems and burdens we carry

6. #2 - Develop dependence

7. Develop dependence
Recognize my need
Rest assured of His motive
Resolve to follow His leading
Rely on His provision

8. #3 - Cultivate an attitude of gratitude

9. What do I have to be thankful for?
Because He brought us out
Because He’s leading us home
Because He has sustained us on the way

10. #4 - Stay focused on the reward

11. Why is a “reward focus” important?
It enables us to endure

12. Why is a “reward focus” important?
It enables us to endure Consider these biblical examples:
Jesus - Heb 12:2
Paul - Phil 3:7-14

13. Why is a “reward focus” important?
It enables us to endure Note: we must be fully convinced the reward is worth it!
See parable of treasure/pearl - Matt 13:44-46
See 2 Cor 4:17-18

14. Why is a “reward focus” important?
It enables us to endure
It helps us resist the temptations to stray

15. Why is a “reward focus” important?
It enables us to endure
It helps us resist the temptations to stray
It helps us resist the temptations to stay

16. #5 - Be willing to enter in

17. Fulfilment of God’s promises
There’s a time for God’s promise to be fulfilled

18. Fulfilment of God’s promises
There’s a time for God’s promise to be fulfilled
In that moment - our faith must be accompanied by action

19. Fulfilment of God’s promises
There’s a time for God’s promise to be fulfilled
In that moment - our faith must be accompanied by action
If we won’t act, God will raise up someone who will