Sunday 27-10-2019

By Andrew Humphreys

27 October 2019

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Romans 12:1-2 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy", - in view of all that God has done for you - 'to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
1. What do we do to make the most of the rest of our lives?
a) Break with the past (be different; resist pressure to conform)
'Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its mould.'
J.B. Phillips

b) Make a new start (be transformed; leave behind the rubbish)
"Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change"
(Good News)

c) Be full of Love and Enthusiasm (sincere love; enthusiasm for the Lord)
Romans 12:11 'Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.'

2. How do we make the most of the rest of our lives?
a) Present our bodies (priorities, ambitions, lifestyle)

b) Be a living sacrifice (there is a cost; be willing to fly the flag)

3. Motivation to make the most of the rest of our lives?
a) God loved us first
1 John 4:9 "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

b) God's plan gives life purpose: his good, pleasing and perfect will