God Still Protects

Thank you for viewing today’s message, which is part 6 of our series “God Still,” titled “… Protects.” Please read below for a summary of today’s message. Press play on the video above for a replay of the full stream.

God’s Love and Protection

• Matthew 23:37 is a poignant reminder of God’s love and longing to protect His people.
• God’s love is active, protective, and deeply involved in our lives.
• The metaphor of a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wings paints a vivid picture of God’s protective nature.
• God’s love is not passive but calls us to come under His wings for refuge.
• God reaches out to us, sends prophets, messengers, and His Word to call us back to Him.
• We need to be willing to come under His wings and heed His call.

The Consequences of Disobedience

• Disobedience is a rejection of God’s authority and wisdom.
• Disobedience leads to separation from God and a hardening of the heart.
• The consequences of disobedience can result in God allowing us to follow our own desires, which can be detrimental.
• We must strive to obey God’s commands, knowing they are for our good and His glory.

Get Out of the Way

• “Getting out of the way” doesn’t mean passivity but surrendering our control to God.
• We can become so focused on our plans that we miss God’s divine intervention.
• Surrender is essential. We must trust that God’s plan is better than our own.
• Being attentive to God’s guidance and obedient to His lead is key.
• Trusting in God’s plan and allowing Him to work through us is vital.

Closing Thoughts

• The story of a mother hen protecting her chicks during a fire in Yellowstone National Park illustrates God’s sacrificial love.
• Jesus gave up His life for our protection.
• We should apply God’s protection through guiding, guarding, and gauging our lives.
• Reflect on how well you’ve applied God’s protection in your life.
• Consider whether you’ve been attentive to God’s guidance or if you’ve been sleeping at the wheel.
• Remember the principles of guiding, guarding, and gauging as you navigate life.

Thank you for viewing today’s message. Please consider this message a call to accept the protection God can give you as you commit to living a life that brings Him glory. Please check out any of our other sermons for more thought-provoking discussions on the protection God has given us in our lives.