Title: Open the Eyes of My Heart
1We Will Listen to Our God!
Jeremiah 421-17
2All of us should sense the crossroads at which we
are. Because of this we ought to sense the need
for wisdom
3Jerusalem had just been destroyed by Babylon.
Most of Judah had been taken away into captivity,
but a remnant remained
4Purpose
to see what we must do at all crossroads
(decision making points) in our life
5If we will listen to our God we must do the
following three things as revealed through out
text
6I Willingly Seek God (vv 1-6)
A. He Must be Sought in All Honesty
7Our short sightedness cannot determine what is
for our good or for our detriment in the long
run!
8I Willingly Seek God (vv 1-6)
A. He Must be Sought in All Honesty
B. He Must be Sought in All Faith
9James 15-6
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of
God, Who gives to all men generously and without
reproach, and it will be given to him. But let
him ask in faith without any doubting, for the
one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven
and tossed by the wind.
10Matthew 2122
And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you
shall receive.
11II Willingly Wait for God (vv 7-12)
A. Gods Guidance is Never Hurried
B. Gods Guidance Often Develops Slowly
12The trouble is that Im in a hurry, but God
isnt!
Philips Brooks author and
preacher
13Isaiah 3018
Blessed are those who wait on the Lord.
14Isaiah 4923
Those who hopefully wit for Me will not be put
to shame.
15Patience is a virtue that often carries a lot of
wait.
16II Willingly Wait for God (vv 7-12)
A. Gods Guidance is Never Hurried
B. Gods Guidance Often Develops Slowly
C. Gods Guidance is Sure
17III Willingly Obey God (vv 13-17)
A. Not to Insist on Our Preferences
B. Must Endure the Lords Chastening
18Isaiah 119
If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat
the good of the land.
19You will discover that in nearly every class,
there will be a student eager to argue. Your
first impulse will be
20Conclusion and Summary
Each of us assembled here this morning are at
crossroads. How are we going to decide which way
to turn? Unlike the remnant of Judah, let us
willingly SEEK, WAIT, and OBEY the guidance of
the Lord. Let us listen to our God!