GENESIS 49:25, 26 (NLT)

“God blesses us beyond … so that our lives can accomplish a greater good.”

1. The Cause of such blessing

“When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable”- Myles Munroe

2 Samuel 7:8-20; Luke 1:24-38, 46-49

 

Three facets of a greater good:

a. To love God more fully

Deut. 6:4, 5; 10:12; Mark 12:28-30; Joshua 1:8; 2 Corinthians 10:1-6; Philippians 4:8

 

b. To live as people loved by God fully

Romans 8:31-39 (NLT); 1 Corinthians 15:58

 

c. To let our light shine so that people will know that God loves them fully

Psalm 67; Matthew 5:11-16 (NLT); Acts 11:25, 26