2. No Matter the Circumstance

3.  Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.”  Hebrews 10:16-17

4.  Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.”  Hebrews 10:16-17  Ex.) God’s Covenant to Moses  Exodus 24:7-8

5.  God is faithful to His promises.  Hebrews 10:23 – “He who promised is faithful”

6.  God is faithful to His promises.  Hebrews 10:23 – “He who promised is faithful”  Our commitment to God must be faithful “no matter the circumstance”.  Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering.”

7.  Examples in the Scriptures

8.  Job

9.  Job  Job 1:13-22

10.  Job  Job 1:13-22  Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children.

11.  Job  Job 1:13-22  Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children.  Job’s Response: ▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

12.  Job  Job 1:13-22  Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and all his children.  Job’s Response: ▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”  Job’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

13.  Examples in the Scriptures  Job  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

14.  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Daniel 3:8-18

15.  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Daniel 3:8-18  These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down.

16.  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Daniel 3:8-18  These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down.  Their Response: ▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

17.  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Daniel 3:8-18  These men were faced with obedience to God & death or bowing down.  Their Response: ▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

18.  Examples in the Scriptures  Job  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Habakkuk

19.  Habakkuk  Habakkuk 3:16-19

20.  Habakkuk  Habakkuk 3:16-19  In a time of trouble when the (1:4) “wicked surround the righteous”.

21.  Habakkuk  Habakkuk 3:16-19  In a time of trouble when the (1:4) “wicked surround the righteous”.  Habakkuk’s Response: ▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

22.  Habakkuk  Habakkuk 3:16-19  In a time of trouble when the (1:4) “wicked surround the righteous”.  Habakkuk’s Response: ▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”  Habakkuk’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

23.  Examples in the Scriptures  Job  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Habakkuk  Paul

24.  Paul  Acts 20:17-24

25.  Paul  Acts 20:17-24  Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem.

26.  Paul  Acts 20:17-24  Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem.  Paul’s Response: ▪ “But none of these things move me” ▪ Philippians 1:12; 19-21; 4:11-13;

27.  Paul  Acts 20:17-24  Paul did not know the things that would happen to him in Jerusalem.  Paul’s Response: ▪ “But none of these things move me” ▪ Philippians 1:12; 19-21; 4:11-13;  Paul’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

28.  Examples in the Scriptures  Job  Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego  Habakkuk  Paul  Jesus

29.  Jesus  Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42;

30.  Jesus  Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42;  Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near.

31.  Jesus  Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42;  Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near.  Jesus’ Response: ▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will” ▪ (42) “Your will be done”

32.  Jesus  Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42;  Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were near.  Jesus’ Response: ▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will” ▪ (42) “Your will be done”  Jesus’ commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

33.  Does this describe my commitment to God?

34.  Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”

35.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”  Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”

36.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”  Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”  Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”

37.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”  Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”  Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”  Romans 12:1 – “ your bodies a living sacrifice”

38.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”  Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”  Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”  Romans 12:1 – “ your bodies a living sacrifice”  Galatians 2:20 – “it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me”

39.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”.

40.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships?

41.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships? ▪ Vacations?

42.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships? ▪ Vacations? ▪ Busy Lives?

43.  Does this describe my commitment to God?  Is my commitment to God one “no matter the circumstances”. ▪ Hardships? ▪ Vacations? ▪ Busy Lives? ▪ Persecutions?

44.  “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

45.  “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

46.  “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”  “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”  “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

47.  “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”  “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”  “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”  “But none of these things move me”

48.  “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”  “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”  “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”  “But none of these things move me”  “Not as I will, but as You will; Your will be done”

49.  Does this describe my commitment to God?

50.  Why not make it “no matter the circumstance” today?  Why not make a commitment to God now?

51.  Hear the Word of God (Acts 18:8)  Believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16)  Repent of Sins (Acts 2:38)  Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8:37-38)  Be Baptized in Water (Galatians 3:26-27)  Remain Faithful (Revelations 2:10)  If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8:22)