SITTING AT THE FEET OF JESUS

-Martha is distracted, only busy with what she wants to do... she is not interested to why did Jesus visit

-Jesus came for her, and not for her hospitability

God knows our every thoughts.. God knows cos He created us

its good to live an active life... but we will suffer tiredness

-reflect on life experience with God and others

-are we living an independent life or reliance on God

know the truth of our situation.. allowing God to being us back to the right track

dont try to figure things ourselves, but listen to God's voice...

3 things Mary did at the feet of Jesus

Mary has chosen the good part

FATHER'S DAY

john 15
a father's love affects our development

-a characters of a man who wants to be a good 

F A T H E R

FRIEND

-a father is a friend

word from a dad is very powerful

-dad should be the oldest, longest friend

-to the son, its the greatest thing! but to the dad, its a waste a time....

-dads, though may feel its unimportant, but to children, it is!

-God assured Jesus on His love for Him

-assurance by spending lots of quality time with the children!

-a father have to be affectionate

-multi-vits of a father.. assurance, affection, approval

ADVISOR

pray for children everyday

a father, a priest over the house

TEACHER

-teach them in the ways of the Lord

-dont frustrate/irritate the children to anger

-dont be a distant father, dont be an unpleasable dad

TEACHER

-teach them in the ways of the Lord

-dont frustrate/irritate the children to anger

-dont be a distant father, dont be an unpleasable dad

-God is a gentle shepherd

dont make children be afraid of you, dad

-speak vision, hope into their life

HEALER

-sometimes dad thinks that the children dont need him anymore.... but very children need their dad!

-every child needs the healing only the father can bring

EXAMPLE

-dont live by law but set a good example, role model to the children

RELIABLE

-we can rely on God

-God is always consistent... He is never moody

-a father is always accounted for one who will provide

God have exhausted His promises above His name

RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF GOD

-tax collectors were hated by the Jews... they were considered the worst sinners with no conscious

-Jesus saw Levi stilling in the tax office

-Levi is indifferent and have zero interest in Jesus

-Jesus didnt call anyone from the crowd, who is passionate abt God

1. drawing of God

-by ourselves, we are blind...

   -unless the Lord draws ppl to Himself, no one can know Him

      -it is God's grace that draw us to follow Jesus

the drawing is like a door knock

-Levi was rich in wealth, obsessed with money.. but he didnt realize tt he is naked

even if he see ppl are so passionate, he is indifferent

-the moment Jesus called Levi, it became the turning point of his life

-unless God draws us, we cant know God.... thus we need to give God our attention!

-make time and give God space

first is the drawing, then running

2. respond immediately

initially, Levi was sitting... but when Jesus called, he left everything and followed Jesus

great feast is costly and Levi and afford it!

previously, money and status ruled his life

-attitude, thinking

-Levi didnt negotiate with Jesus... Levi's response is immediate, unconditional, absolute surrender

every often we hear Jesus, but we will say "Jesus, wait let me do what i want to do first", "Jesus, im not ready"

dont take our relationship with God for granted!

3 benefits of surrendering our life to Jesus

1. for our own benefit

we need to give up our own sinful lifestyle... but we will receive eternal life

2. for other's benefit

Levi invited all his tax collector friends and Jesus to his house... he wants them to hear Jesus!

3. for Jesus' sake

-nothing can compare to this benefit... gain intimacy with Jesus

-its a privilege... cos the drawing is only from God

Jesus is our greatest reward

all Levi wanted was Jesus... how will he know that will write the gospel of Matthew

ppl are criticizing Jesus that He went and dine with sinners... but Jesus responded