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Tuesday, April 05, 2005

God Will turn your Darkness into Light!

I heard an uplifting and very encouraging teaching given by Charles Stanley that can help both those undergoing persecution in it's many forms, and those who are their champions and protectors. Going through trials can be a great blessing, but we need to understand the conditions that are needed in order for that to occur...
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My Notes from...
Charles Stanley's Sermon
"Walking with God through the Dark Times"
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* God will turn your darkness into Light!
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The unsaved are walking in darkness.
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Those who are saved (born-again) will oftentimes find themselves
walking thru darkness.
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.... The difference will be IF God is in your life!
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The story of Joseph was used as an example of how God can use
the dark times for good, if one remains obedient and faithful.
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* Six Main Points *
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God will never leave you or forsake you
(even in the dark times).
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God has a specific purpose for your life & ALL things
can work for the good of those who love God.
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The darkness will last as long as is necessary for God to
accomplish His purpose.
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We learn more in the darkness than in the light.
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Even in dark times we are still walking
(moving) toward the light.
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IF I refuse to follow the light which is before me,
I will remain wandering about in the darkness.
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* Witnessing Application *
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Share what you have learned through your
experience in the darkness with those themselves
who are currently walking through it.