Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6–11

Introduction

A. There are some things that simply defy human comprehension.

B. Sometimes I think we have no idea how greatly God can bless us (2 Kings 7:2) or how greatly He wants to bless us (Haggai 2:15–19).

Discussion

I. How often do we resist the changes that bring great blessings?

A. If the option had been yours, would have chosen to be born into this world (Job 10:18–19; Jeremiah 20:14–18)?

B. If you could choose at any moment between life and death, when would you die (Philippians 1:21–24; 2 Corinthians 5:1–8)?

C. There is a certain amount of fear involved in putting off the old man of sin (Romans 6:6; Ephesians 4:22).

II. God often blesses His people in ways they couldn’t imagine.

A. He blessed Israel with the land of Canaan (Exodus 14:12).

B. He blessed them also with His Word (Romans 3:1–2).

C. He blessed them ultimately with the coming of the Christ (Romans 9:1–5).

III. We can prevent God from blessing us.

A. The prophets rebuked Israel for this very thing (Judges 2:1–3; Isaiah 63:7–10; Malachi 2:2; 3:10–12).

B. Jesus and the apostles rebuked Israel for this also (Matthew 23:37–38; Acts 13:46).

C. We must make sure that we do not prevent this mistake for ourselves (Hebrews 4:11).

If you are willing to surrender yourself completely to Him today, you cannot imagine the ways in which God will bless you.