No Matter the Circumstance

Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.” Hebrews 10:16-17

Covenant - “An agreement between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.” Hebrews 10:16-17

Ex.) God’s Covenant to Moses Exodus 24:7-8

God is faithful to His promises. Hebrews 10:23 – “He who promised is

faithful”

God is faithful to His promises. Hebrews 10:23 – “He who promised is

faithful”

Our commitment to God must be faithful “no matter the circumstance”. Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the

confession of our faith without wavering.”

Examples in the Scriptures

Examples in the Scriptures

Job

Job Job 1:13-22

Job Job 1:13-22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and

all his children.

Job Job 1:13-22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and

all his children. Job’s Response:▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Job Job 1:13-22 Job lost his servants, sheep, camels, and

all his children. Job’s Response:▪ “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job’s commitment to God was one “no

matter the circumstance”.

Examples in the Scriptures

Job

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3:8-18

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3:8-18 These men were faced with obedience to

God & death or bowing down.

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3:8-18 These men were faced with obedience to

God & death or bowing down. Their Response:

▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego Daniel 3:8-18 These men were faced with obedience to

God & death or bowing down. Their Response:

▪ “But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods”

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Examples in the Scriptures

Job

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

Habakkuk

Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:16-19

Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:16-19 In a time of trouble when the (1:4)

“wicked surround the righteous”.

Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:16-19 In a time of trouble when the (1:4)

“wicked surround the righteous”. Habakkuk’s Response:

▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:16-19 In a time of trouble when the (1:4)

“wicked surround the righteous”. Habakkuk’s Response:

▪ “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”

Habakkuk’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Examples in the Scriptures

Job

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

Habakkuk

Paul

Paul Acts 20:17-24

Paul Acts 20:17-24 Paul did not know the things that would

happen to him in Jerusalem.

Paul Acts 20:17-24 Paul did not know the things that would

happen to him in Jerusalem. Paul’s Response:

▪ “But none of these things move me”▪ Philippians 1:12; 19-21; 4:11-13;

Paul Acts 20:17-24 Paul did not know the things that would

happen to him in Jerusalem. Paul’s Response:

▪ “But none of these things move me”▪ Philippians 1:12; 19-21; 4:11-13;

Paul’s commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Examples in the Scriptures

Job

Shadrach, Meshach, & Abed-Nego

Habakkuk

Paul

Jesus

Jesus Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42;

Jesus Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were

near.

Jesus Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were

near. Jesus’ Response:

▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will”▪ (42) “Your will be done”

Jesus Philippians 2:5-8; Mt. 26:37-42; Jesus knew that his betrayal & death were

near. Jesus’ Response:

▪ (39) “Not as I will, but as You will”▪ (42) “Your will be done”

Jesus’ commitment to God was one “no matter the circumstance”.

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your

heart”

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your

heart”

Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom

of God”

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your

heart”

Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom

of God”

Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”

Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of

God”

Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”

Romans 12:1 – “ your bodies a living

sacrifice”

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Joel 2:12 – “turn to Me with all your heart”

Matthew 6:33 – “seek first the kingdom of God”

Luke 14:33 – “forsake all that he has”

Romans 12:1 – “ your bodies a living sacrifice”

Galatians 2:20 – “it is no longer I who live, but

Christ lives in me”

Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no

matter the circumstances”.

Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no

matter the circumstances”.▪ Hardships?

Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no

matter the circumstances”.▪ Hardships?▪ Vacations?

Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no

matter the circumstances”.▪ Hardships?▪ Vacations?▪ Busy Lives?

Does this describe my commitment to God? Is my commitment to God one “no

matter the circumstances”.▪ Hardships?▪ Vacations?▪ Busy Lives?▪ Persecutions?

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken

away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king,

that we will not serve your gods”

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we

will not serve your gods”

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in

the God of my salvation”

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we

will not serve your gods”

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God

of my salvation”

“But none of these things move me”

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;

Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we

will not serve your gods”

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of

my salvation”

“But none of these things move me”

“Not as I will, but as You will; Your will be

done”

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Does this describe my commitment to God?

Why not make it “no matter the circumstance” today?

Why not make a commitment to God now?

Hear the Word of God (Acts 18:8)Believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16)Repent of Sins (Acts 2:38)Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8:37-

38) Be Baptized in Water (Galatians

3:26-27)

Remain Faithful (Revelations 2:10) If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8:22)