Faith In The Valley

We live in a self-centered world; a selfie-world.  Sadly the church has become a place of self-worship. When this happens, the worship of Jesus is replaced with the worship of self. Takeaway Don't focus on your glory. Focus on the glory of Jesus Christ. Wrong Reason The people of Galilee were drawn to the words and works of Jesus. They were not drawn to Him. John 4:45 People followed Jesus for what He could do for them. People attend church for the same reason. Last Resort This nobleman “implored” Jesus. He begged Jesus repeatedly. v 47 Why did Jesus initially ignore the man? Because to this man, Jesus was only a miracle worker. v 48 This man’s lack of faith does not hinder Jesus. Why does God do what God does? Isaiah 48:11 – God does is for His name’s sake. That His glory will be supreme. Ephesians 1:3-5, 6, 12, 14 – He saves and secures us for the praise of His glory. But sadly in the church, we have pushed the glory of God to the side and demanded that our needs take first place. Believer Later the man b