[1] #302, Impossible Odds, Pastor Troy Martin, Sunday, 06-26-2011

Text: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

1.  Circumstances Can Change
One day Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come on,
let’s go over to where the Philistines have their outpost.” (Verse 1)
How?    Do not be content with our impossible circumstances.
Have vision for life during our impossible situations.
Have perspective

2.  God can do Anything
“Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,”
Jonathan said to his armor bearer.
“Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the Lord.
He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few.” (Verse 6)
Like Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego, we should stand firm on our faith.
“the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us…
But even if he does not, we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold
you have set up.”

3.  You need help from Others
So they climbed up using both hands and feet, and the Philistines fell before Jonathan,
and his armor bearer killed those who came behind them. (Verse 13)
How?    People to pray with us and for us
People to be accountable to
People to encourage us

4.  God wants your help in the process.
“Come on, climb right behind me,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer,
“for the Lord will help us defeat them.” (Verse 12b)
How?    Depend upon God through prayer
Start taking small steps toward a solution
Obey God’s leading