Four Season of Life - Insecurity
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· 1,220 viewsThe quick-repair that most people do in dealing with their insecurities is to ignore. Pretending that it's not there. Everyone experience insecurity at times. We can not go on pretending and not addressing our insecurities properly and biblically. The good news is, we don't have to live insecure lives because God's will for us is to be secure and not to live in fear.
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Last Week we learned that Seasons of Life are:
Beyond our control
Often Confusing
God has a purpose
Includes both good & bad times
You will reap in season, what you sow in another
We learned how to biblically deal with our Loneliness
Today let us altogether investigate the Bible how we can deal with our Insecurities
Personal story about my own insecurities in the past.
As a People-pleaser I had so much insecurities during my old life.
As a People-pleaser I had so much insecurities during my old life. During my school days and worst was during my stint as a politician We cannot just simply ignore the season of insecurity because they are real We cannot just shrug it off under the carpet and pretend its not there Everyone experiences insecurity at times We can not go on pretending and not address it biblically (properly) Many people have identity crisis because they base their worth and value on all the wrong things The good news is, we don't have to live insecure lives because God's will for us is to be secure and not to live in fear The key to living secure life in Christ is knowing who you really are in Christ By truly receiving God's love for you And basing your value on who God says you are, not what others says who you are. You are not what you do, you are how God has created you God's love for us is not because of what we do, but because of who we are to Him (God loved us first ) If it is because of what we do, we will never be truly secure and stable in our relationship with Him We have to take it by faith, which means we believe it before we see it
During my school days and worst was during my stint as a politician
We cannot just simply ignore the Season of Insecurity because they are “real”
We cannot just shrug it off under the carpet and pretend its not there
Everyone experiences insecurity at times
We can not go on pretending and not addressing it biblically (properly)
Many people have identity crisis because they base their worth and value on all the wrong things
The good news is, we don't have to live insecure lives because God's will for us is to be secure and not to live in fear
The key to living secure life in Christ is knowing who you really are in Christ
By truly receiving God's love for you
And basing your value on who God says you are, not what others says who you are.
You are not what you do, you are how God has created you
God's love for us is not because of what we do, but because of who we are to Him
If it is because of what we do, we will never be truly secure and stable in our relationship with Him
We have to take it by faith, which means we believe it before we see it
Is it a sin to be insecure?
Insecure per se is not a sin, but it can lead you to commit a lot of sin
Paul described insecurity as our confidence in the flesh
We know that our struggles is always our flesh against the Spirit ()
Dissatisfaction with God can lead us to sin
Justification from others and not from God (it’s an insult to our creator)
Justification by works and not by God (makes the holy sacrifice of Jesus useless)
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So no weapon that is used against you will defeat you. You will show that those who speak against you are wrong. These are the good things my servants receive. Their victory comes from me,” says the Lord.
Saul's Growing Fear of David
Saul's Growing Fear of David
In we can find the accounts of Saul’s growing insecurities against David
But before we go to its details, let us first check out
What led Saul to his insecurities?
His disobedience ()
The Spirit of the Lord departed Saul ()
Evil spirit came upon Saul ()
What are the causes of King Saul's Insecurity?
Loss of Popularity (v.5) Jonathan his son, loved David so much like a brother that he made a covenant with him. Saul's officers loved David
Loss of Cheers from the Crowd (v.7) The women were singing cheering for David more than they did for Saul
His Anger against David (v.8)
His Fear towards David(v. 15)
What are the outcome of Saul's Insecurities?
He started thinking bad agains David, his once trusted and loved officer (v.25)
He was even willing to sacrifice her own daughters because of his ill plans brought about by his insecurities
Many others in the Bible had their share of "insecurities"
Many others in the Bible had their share of "insecurities"
9 Common Causes of Insecurity
9 Common Causes of Insecurity
Feeling Unloved or Unwanted
Leah, a wife of David felt unloved, so she decided to have a baby
Root cause of all Insecurities
Most people think they have to do something to deserve God's love.
Ironically, that was how they were taught in some other religions.
That they need to do these and that to qualify for God's love & salvation
Contrary to & .
Comparing yourself to others
In Jesus predicts his death for the 2nd time, His disciples started to compare themselves with each other and argued about it
A 2016 study out of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine surveyed 1,787 U.S. millennials and found that subjects who reported the most frequent use of social media had 2.7 times more likelihood of depression than those who used it less frequently.
A 2016 study out of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine surveyed 1,787 U.S. millennials
Millennials and found that subjects who reported the most frequent use of social media had 2.7 times more likelihood of depression than those who used it less frequently.
And found that subjects who reported the most frequent use of social media had 2.7 times more likelihood of depression than those who used it less frequently.
Appearance and Imperfections (external & internal)
In God called Moses at the burning bush but he was insecure because he was not eloquent and he was slow to speak
Acceptance by Others (fitting in based on other's opinion)
In Paul encouraged Timothy out of his insecurity being young)
Not Measuring up to Standards of Others (culture, society, media, etc.)
In Gideon didn't feel that he measured up to the standard of a high and mighty hero
Fear
In Ten of the twelve spies feared to enter the Land God has promised
Failures (fear of previous failures, bad decisions, wrong living)
In David's sins of failure haunted him
Tragic Incident or Circumstances (death, abuse, infidelity)
In Tamar was raped by her half-brother Amnon, and she felt insecure and lived in desolation thereafter
Getting significance in wrong things (job, gifts, talents, spouse, children, materials possessions)
In Saul got his significance from his power, accomplishments and praises of others, and when he lost these things, he became very jealous of David
How Do We Overcome our Insecurities?
Saul wasn't able to recover from his Insecurity but Moses did.
When God told Moses to throw his staff on the ground, he complied
His staff symbolizes 3 very important things
Identity (as a shepherd)
Income
Influence
Though after surrendering his identity, income and influence to the Lord
And after witnessing miracles right before his eyes, Moses remained insecure ()
But, obedience made a huge difference between Saul and Moses
The ABC… of Defeating Our Insecurities
The ABC… of Defeating Our Insecurities
Align your expectations on how the Bible describes you to be
God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.
God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.
We are God’s masterpieces
Greek word poiēma (pi-ma) ποίημα
Believe in your heart that God truly loves you
But God shows his great love for us in this way: Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
God loved us first ()
Compare yourself to no one
We do not dare to compare ourselves with those who think they are very important. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.
We must only compare ourselves to what the Bible says who we are
Because the Bible is our manual
If there’s something not working right in our system, we should check our manual
Do not let your past hold you back
Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead,
If you steadily look to your past, you’re like driving with your eyes stuck on your rear view mirror
While it is true that we may understand lives backwards, but it can only be lived forwards
In other words, we look at our past, learn from them and move forward
Engage yourself with supportive people
Do not be fooled: “Bad friends will ruin good habits.”
The saying goes.. “Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are” makes sense right?
We must be careful in choosing the people we hang out with
Don’t take me wrong, we are not condemning them, we are just protecting ourselves
It’s true, Jesus dined with the sinners, but hey! this is Jesus and we are not
What I mean is, we must have enough spiritual strength before we expose ourselves to such people
Enough firmness to win them over for Jesus, and not the other way around
Prayer
Prayer
Church shall we pray together today?…Let’s all stand up. Reach for each other’s hand to form a chain of prayerful christians, praying as a family.
“Also, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about something and pray for it, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
With our hands held together, shows that we are in agreement with this prayer
Oh most dearly beloved Father in heaven
You are the creator of heaven & earth
We are your masterpieces
You carefully crafted us after Your very own image
Lord Jesus, You are the beginning and the end
You are the source of all grace
From everlasting to everlasting
Holy Spirit, You are the Paraclete
You are our advocate
The source of all truth and wisdom
Help us to overcome our insecurities
Guide us to align ourselves to Your design
Assure us of Your undying love
Remind us not to compare ourselves to anyone
Lead us not to remain stuck in our past
Bring us to the right group of people that we can grow with
Heavenly Father hear our prayers
Lord Jesus hear our prayers
Holy Spirit hear our prayers
And all the secure people of God shall say… AMEN!