May 23, 2009
LIFE IN GOD’S HANDS
THE PARADOX OF SURRENDER Exodus 4, 17; John 6 WHAT’S THAT IN YOUR HAND? - Exodus 4:1-5, 20
It was just a normal shepherd’s staff _________ Moses gave it to God.
When he surrendered it to God, it became something _______________.
When he first surrendered his staff to God, it was a very ______ situation.
Moses was no longer in ______________ – God was.
Moses’ shepherd’s staff became known as the “_______ ____ ______.”
Turning the Nile to _____________ (Ex 7:20)
Causing the plague of hail and fire (Ex 9:23)
Bringing the plague of locust (Ex 10:13)
Walking through the Red Sea on dry ground (Ex 14:16)
Bringing ________ out of the __________ (Ex 17:5-6)
__________________ the Amalekites (Ex 17:8-13) MULTIPLIED FOR GOD’S KINGDOM - John 6:8-11
The boy had _______ ____________ ordinary food for himself.
By giving his lunch away to Jesus,
God was _____________,
people were fed,
and he had _______ ______ enough for himself. How can I use what I have for God’s glory? 
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN GIVEN? Spiritual Gifts and Abilities – 1 Peter 4:10-11
What do you (can you, could you, might you) do well?
How can you do that for God’s glory? Time and Opportunities – Ephesians 5:15-17; Psalm 90:12
Are you watching for opportunities to glorify God?
Are you making the most of your current time and opportunities?
Or waiting for a better opportunity to come along? Relationships and Influence – 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Who has God put into your life? How can you lead them toward God?
How can you improve your current relationships?
Are you being faithful with the relationships you already have?
How can you intentionally meet new people for God’s Kingdom? Body and Health – 1 Corinthians 6:19
What are you doing to improve or maintain your health?
Do you need help with a habit or addiction that is hurting you?
How can you use your body or energy for God’s Kingdom?
How useful can you be if you’ve run yourself down? Belongings and Possessions – Luke 12:21
How can you use your house for God’s glory?
How can you use your car to grow God’s kingdom?
Your telephone, computer, tools, clothes, camera, etc.? Money – 1 Timothy 6:17-18
How are you managing your money?
What do you need to do to live debt-free?
What percentage of your income do you currently give to God?
If you wanted to give faithfully to God, what would need to change?

OMG!!! It's Tilda Swinton!!!!

She did just about as well at telling the story as George Lucas. She just had less money (and fewer bad dialogue lines).