The Matthew series was continued by Pastor Vicki
Saying that “What Ifs” often lead to much anxiety
In Matthew chapter seventeen from verse fourteen
Vicki said three such “What Ifs” can be clearly seen
First is what if our faith isn't enough, Vicki did sayeth
Remember that miracles require having an active faith
Jesus continues to show compassion and His grace
Through which our weaknesses He does displace
The genuineness of faith matters more than the size
As First Peter one verse seven more than just implies
The second example is what if the call gets too difficult
In verse twenty two, Jesus said his death would result
As Christians there is a call to suffer, not just be blessed
There is also a call to go through pain, often as a test
We must answer a call to step out of our comfort zone
Remember that Jesus promised hope as His capstone
Vicki said the final one is what if it does not make sense
The annual tax Peter did not want Jesus to dispense
God’s authority is above worldly systems, it is true
But we should not offend with the things that we do
Instead we should demonstrate maturity in authority
For God’s provision for our submission we will see
This sermon resonated with me in many different ways
Especially given what has been going on for many days
The suffering and the pain I often struggled to endure
Only served to confirm that in God’s hands I am secure
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