Evolution of the Soul Sept. 13, 1998 Genesis 12:1-9
Evolution, micro vs macro = change
We accept change only in small ways
Maverick & Merlin.... you want to do what?
Abraham, you want to do what? But he does accept and follow...
Good News & Bad News
Good News...Abraham follows,
Bad News....not for long....offers Sara his wife
It is a constant problem for us, we want to change,
to submit to God, but not for very long.
Everyone wants to be a great nation, but no one wants to change
Entire notion of faith involves the need for us to change
John the Baptist called people to be ready for the kingdom
Repent and believe
Repent means to change our ways, to turn around, metanoia
Jesus told Nicodemus that you must be born again
There is to be by design a change, an evolution of the soul
So much of the faith is about change...why do we not change?
Because we see the world through our own eyes
No...we don't see the world, we see our world
Just changing glasses is not enough,
In order to grow, we must be willing to do so.
Steven Covey...7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Most people struggle with change
We must change our notions about life, and be willing to change
Illustrate with the ship at sea
What does it mean to change your perspective?
Ask Questions
Are you set in your ways?
Do you take time to consider the perspectives of others?
In what ways are you open to the leading of the Lord?
Are there areas where you refuse to let him meddle?
Do you consider your way as right? Are you defensive when challenged to change?
There is a little song #____
Just as I am, the message of the song....It is a lock stock & barrel for you
There is a need for an evolution of our souls, a changing of our hearts
Where are you going in you life? Who is leading you?
Are you open to change? Is it time that you opened your heart to the Lord?
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