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Scripture Reading:  1 Peter 4:14-19

WHAT I HAVE COMMITTED TO HIM

Intro.
1.  We deposit valuables into the trusted care of others so they will not be exposed to danger of loss ($, safe deposit box, securities, etc.).

2.  First century Christians were in danger & suffered for doing God’s will, (1 Pet. 1:6; 2:12, 19; 3:13-17; 4:12, 14, 16, 19; 5:10).

3.  1 Pet. 4:19: Directed to commit (deposit) souls to God for safe-keeping.

4.  What are we committing to God for safe-keeping?  2 Tim. 1:12

 

I. COMMIT YOUR SOUL TO GOD, 1 Pet. 4:19.

  A.  By Becoming a Christian, Acts 3:19.

    1.  Total surrender & complete rearranging of your life, cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Phil. 3:5-8.

    2.  Commitment without shame, cf. Mk. 8:34-38.   

  B.  By Being a Faithful Christian With…

    1.  Our lives (body & mind/heart), Rom. 12:1-2.

      a.  Doing good, 4:19 (Eph. 2:10; Heb. 13:20-21; Gal. 6:10).

      b.  Do good “as to a faithful Creator” – Col. 3:23.

      c.  Doing good may “put to silence” ignorance of the foolish, 1 Pet. 2:15 (12).

    2.  Our possessions, Lk. 12:19-21 (15).

      a.  Do not trust in money…”uncertain,” 1 Tim. 6:17.

      b.  Use to do good, ready to give, willing to share; store up treasure in heaven, 1 Tim. 6:18-19.

      c.  First give ourselves to the Lord, 2 Cor. 8:1-5.

    3.  Our talents, Eccl. 9:10.

      a.  Passion, fervor, enthusiasm, zeal, Col. 3:23 (heartily: “out of the soul”); cf. Jno. 2:17.

      b.  cf. Lukewarm Christians, Rev. 3:14-16.

 

II. COMMIT OUR CHILDREN TO THE LORD, 1 Sam. 1:11; Jgs. 13:8.

  A.  Bring the Little Ones to Jesus, Matt. 19:13-15.

    1.  Teach them…show them…lead them, (Deut. 4:9-10; 11:18-21).

    2.  Worship with them…pray for & with them…

    3.  The local church cannot rear your child…you must (Eph. 6:4; Tit. 2:4).

 

III. COMMIT THE FUTURE TO THE LORD, Matt. 6:33-34.

  A.  Faith in God’s Committed Control of all Things, cf. Jas. 4:13-15.

  B.  A Heart Turned Heavenward, Lk. 12:29-34 (Col. 3:1-4).

  C.  A Life that Continues to Do the Will of God, Jas. 4:16-17 (Heb. 10:36, 39).

 

Conclusion

1.  1 Pet. 5:10 The God of all grace

  a.  Has called us to His eternal glory: Do you follow His call?

  b.  By Jesus Christ:  Do you trust the purposes of God in Christ?

  c.  After you have suffered a while:  Will you stay with God through trials?

  d.  Will perfect, establish, strengthen & settle you: Trust God to secure you!

2.  What have you committed to the Lord?  1 Pet. 4:16-19

3.  God will keep (guard for himself) your soul unto (until) “that Day” (of reward), 2 Tim. 1:12; 4:8.