Worshiping God Through Family and Daily Life

Devotional

Day 1: Worship as a Daily Orientation

Worship is not limited to church services or singing; it is a continuous orientation of the heart towards God in every aspect of life. From the moment you wake up, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness transforms mundane tasks into acts of worship. This mindset aligns your heart with God's purpose, allowing His presence to permeate every moment of your day. By recognizing that everything you do can be an act of worship, you invite God into the ordinary, making it extraordinary. [38:30]

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24, ESV)

Reflection: What is one mundane task you can transform into an act of worship today by consciously inviting God's presence into it?

Day 2: Vigilance in Spiritual Warfare

In a culture filled with distractions, spiritual warfare is a daily reality. It is crucial to pray for God's Word to captivate your heart and lead your life. Without the guidance of Scripture, you become vulnerable to the enemy's tactics. Therefore, be vigilant and intentional in seeking God's presence and truth. By immersing yourself in His Word, you fortify your spirit against the distractions and deceptions that seek to pull you away from His path. [40:55]

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." (1 Peter 5:8-9, ESV)

Reflection: Identify one distraction that often pulls you away from God's Word. How can you create a plan to minimize this distraction and prioritize Scripture in your daily routine?

Day 3: Embracing God's Design for Family

God's design for family is rooted in order and structure, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the church. Wives are called to submit to their husbands, and husbands are to love their wives sacrificially. This divine order is not about authority but about fulfilling God's purpose for a harmonious family life. By embracing these roles, families can experience unity and peace, living out the gospel in their relationships. [50:51]

"Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered." (1 Peter 3:7, ESV)

Reflection: Reflect on your role within your family. How can you better align your actions with God's design for family, fostering unity and love in your relationships?

Day 4: The Heart of Obedience

Obedience is a key theme in your relationship with God and within the family. Children are to obey their parents, and parents are to guide their children in the ways of the Lord. This obedience is not about behavior modification but about shaping hearts to align with God's will. It reflects your submission to Christ and your desire to live according to His purpose. By cultivating a heart of obedience, you open yourself to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. [52:48]

"And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it." (2 John 1:6, ESV)

Reflection: Consider an area in your life where you struggle with obedience. What steps can you take to align your heart with God's will in this area, allowing His love to guide your actions?

Day 5: Living the Gospel in the Workplace

Your work is an extension of your worship. As employees and employers, you are called to work as unto the Lord, with integrity and excellence. This means being reliable, dependable, and honoring God in all you do. Your work ethic should reflect the character of Christ, serving as a testimony to those around you. By living out the gospel in the workplace, you become a beacon of God's love and truth in a world that desperately needs it. [01:30:36]

"Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." (Colossians 3:22-23, ESV)

Reflection: How can you demonstrate the character of Christ in your workplace today? Identify one specific action you can take to reflect God's love and integrity in your work environment.

Sermon Summary

In today's gathering, we explored the profound truth that everything we do is an act of worship, from the moment our feet hit the floor in the morning to the way we interact with our families and communities. We delved into Colossians 3:18 through 4:1, recognizing the spiritual warfare that often distracts us from God's Word and the importance of allowing the Word to lead our lives. We acknowledged our brokenness and our desperate need for Jesus, emphasizing that without Him, we are nothing.

We celebrated the work God is doing through our church and our partnerships, particularly in reaching the nations. We are reminded that we are not alone in this mission, as we are part of a larger body of believers working together to spread the gospel. This unity is crucial as we face the challenges of a distracted culture.

The sermon focused on the order and structure God has designed for families, as outlined in Colossians. We discussed the roles of wives, husbands, children, and even employees and employers, emphasizing that these roles are not about authority or value but about God's divine order. Wives are called to submit to their husbands as fitting in the Lord, while husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church. Children are to obey their parents, and parents are to guide their children in the Lord's ways.

We also touched on the importance of prayer and submission to God's will in all aspects of life. Whether in our homes, workplaces, or communities, we are called to live out the gospel, seeking oneness in our relationships and striving to please the Lord in all we do. This requires a heart of repentance and a commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Key Takeaways

1. Worship as a Lifestyle: Worship is not confined to songs or church services; it is a lifestyle. From the moment we wake up, our hearts should be oriented towards God, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness in every aspect of our lives. This mindset transforms mundane tasks into acts of worship, aligning our hearts with God's purpose. [38:30]
2. The Importance of Spiritual Warfare: We live in a distracted culture, and spiritual warfare is a reality we face daily. It is crucial to pray for God's Word to captivate our hearts and lead our lives. Without the guidance of Scripture, we are vulnerable to the enemy's tactics. Therefore, we must be vigilant and intentional in seeking God's presence and truth. [40:55]
3. God's Design for Family: God's design for family is rooted in order and structure. Wives are called to submit to their husbands, and husbands are to love their wives sacrificially. This divine order reflects the relationship between Christ and the church and is essential for a harmonious family life. It is not about authority but about fulfilling God's purpose. [50:51]
4. The Role of Obedience: Obedience is a key theme in our relationship with God and within the family. Children are to obey their parents, and parents are to guide their children in the ways of the Lord. This obedience is not about behavior modification but about shaping hearts to align with God's will. It is a reflection of our submission to Christ. [52:48]
5. Living Out the Gospel in the Workplace: Our work is an extension of our worship. As employees and employers, we are called to work as unto the Lord, with integrity and excellence. This means being reliable, dependable, and honoring God in all we do. Our work ethic should reflect the character of Christ, serving as a testimony to those around us. [90:36]

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[00:00] - Welcome
[38:30] - Worship as a Lifestyle
[40:55] - The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
[41:58] - The Need for God's Word
[42:29] - Brokenness and Dependence on Jesus
[48:58] - God's Design for Family
[49:53] - Oneness in Marriage
[50:51] - Roles in the Family
[52:48] - Obedience and Submission
[54:23] - The Value of Women
[56:04] - Cultural Context and Biblical Truth
[56:44] - The Role of Husbands
[58:41] - The Role of Children
[63:46] - Submission and Authority
[90:36] - Living the Gospel in the Workplace

Sermon Clips

1. "And we're in desperate need of Jesus. We're in desperate need of the work of the Spirit of God. And I want to say today, you know, I'm not here a lot. Because I'm the most, like, unfaithful church member there is at Impact, okay? But, you know, we work together through SBC of Virginia. And God's given us a ministry, I think, from, thank the Lord for my precious wife. We're in pastoral ministry for a lot of years. God called us over 18 years ago to work among a whole lot of churches." [38:30] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "And when Pastor Brandon says that we're a church that's about reaching the nations, well, we are churches that are reaching the nations. Because right now, we're planting among 40 to 45 nations, which is a God thing. Amen. Let's give him praise for that. Amen. That's amazing. No man can do that. Only God can get that done. And it's amazing to see him at work." [40:55] (24 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "And today, as we've sung these amazing songs and we sang that song, I speak Jesus and in Christ alone. Well, I pray that's our hearts today. And so let's just go to prayer together as we'll go to the word here in a moment. I just want us to just boys, we've sung those songs. And, you know, we sang that line. I speak the name of Jesus over my family." [41:58] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "And today, if he's not your Lord, I pray in this moments of time that today you will, as I did as a 13 -year -old boy, come to the understanding, as Romans 10, 9 and 10 says, to confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead. You know, the word will speak today to that." [41:58] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "And so today, as we just kind of pull back and we look into this word, you know, this book is all the word of God. Man, there is a battle and a spiritual battle. And, you know, we're going to really speak today in the word of God. You know, the word of God does not come and say, all right, you know, I'm about the culture you live in. I'm about, you know, all of the comforts and everything of whatever. No, the word of God pushes back on that. And, you know, but it's all for our good, but God's glory. Amen." [40:55] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "And see, all this word is from God. And yet, as we have shared together as God's chosen ones, as those ones who, as God has chosen, you died. Don't forget that. You died. So today, if any of this is like, well, I just don't like that. Well, are you dead? Are you dead in Christ? Are you dead now? And as Colossians 3, 1 tells us, that since you've been risen with Christ, seek those things which are above." [49:53] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "You know, our heart together is we're centered and yet sent. And you know, you can't be sent. You can't go with the gospel unless your life and everything you are is founded and grounded on the gospel. Unless we are submissive in our hearts in a way that God has ordered us to be, it can't happen." [50:51] (24 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "And as He laid down His life, so must we. And guys, that's, you know, this morning, things are just not grand. And, you know, if, you know, here's the deal. Often in our, in the marriage relationship, and I believe God's calling us to that, just as God called out, Adam, to say, hey, Adam, where are you?" [01:13:20] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "And see, here's the matter, isn't this incredible? You know, Paul speaks to all that, put on the new man in Christ and everything, and then what does he do? He starts with the house, with the home. It's the hardest place in the world, isn't it? It can be. Man, it's the most challenging place." [01:13:53] (16 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "And so today, if that being the then all of these things in the new man we can surrender to Jesus and we can come in that way of blessing the lord in the life and in the home that he has given us and man that beautiful picture we saw it a while ago whatever you know you just take the most beautiful picture of a family man that can be the beauty of christ when we're walking in such a way man we're all giving our best and we're all giving our best and we're all giving our best and we're all giving our best to submit to love to obey and man as we call out that again with our children and knowing and to pray for them and to pray you know never discipline your kids that you don't pray for them that they say man lord give them the heart of christ may the love of jesus overwhelm them may the gospel may they understand that i as i bring this form of punishment to them because we're sinners separated from god and we're desperate need the love of jesus and i want to love them to jesus so i don't know if you got all that or not today there's a whole scoop but you know it all really is wrapped up in verse 23 that whatever we do as a wife a husband a child a worker a boss a teacher a student whatever work as unto who who who the lord so what do we do to take all this home we embrace the gospel i like to do this because man when you get lost in a whole big passage just get a picture of this acts 20 21 paul came preaching repentance towards god and faith for our lord jesus christ today if you've never come to the place of repentance of sin and faith in jesus you'll never live this and you know what you may have a horrible attitude about paul like the rest of culture" [01:30:36] (134 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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