Sermon: Fast | Week 4: Fasting from Planning and Deadlines // Brent Levy

The Local Church Podcast

Date

March 10, 2024

Synopsis

This week, Brent shares about fasting from planning and deadlines in order to embrace ripening.

You'll Learn

• The spiritual significance of fasting during Lent and how it prepares us for the joy of resurrection.
• Insights into the human tendency to control outcomes through planning and how this can hinder our spiritual growth.
• The biblical perspective on unexpected life events and the call to trust in God's greater wisdom.
• The parable of the fig tree and its lessons on patience, trust, and the nurturing work of God in our lives.
• Practical wisdom from contemporary stories that encourage us to focus on the present and trust the process.

How It Helps

• Discover the freedom that comes with releasing the need to control every aspect of your life.
• Learn to appreciate the 'messy middle' of life's journey and the beauty of gradual growth.
• Gain a deeper understanding of repentance as a positive, life-giving turn towards God's plans.
• Find peace in the knowledge that God is at work in your life, even when progress isn't immediately visible.
• Embrace the present moment and the grace that it holds, rather than rushing towards the end goal.

References

Scripture: Luke 13:1–9

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