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Sermon: The Velcro Effect
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Duration: 27:01
Size: 12.3 MB
Ruth: A Story of God’s Faithfulness
“The Velcro Effect”
Ruth Chapter 1
Introduction
The Velcro Effect describes the relationship between God’s faithfulness to us and our need for Him.
I. God’s Faithfulness
The days of the judges are known as the Dark Ages in Hebrew history.
Two phrases characterize the days of the judges.
- Did not drive out.
- In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.
Whatever you do isn’t fine… because your sin affects all of us.
II. Times of Famine
Israel was experiencing a famine of food, caused by faithlessness to the covenant relationship with God.
But God would prove Himself faithful to sustain and provide.
III. Times of Deliverance
Why is it that we often trust in ourselves to handle life’s trails, rather than rely upon God?
The wonderful thing about God’s faithfulness is that He is faithful even when we are not!
IV. The Choices Made
Orpah chose to return to her people and her gods.
Ruth had a resolve about her.
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 (NIV)
What a great declaration of faith and faithfulness.
Will we resolve that no matter what, we are going with God?
Conclusion
God’s Word declaring His faithfulness to you.
Deuteronomy 7:9
1 Corinthians 1:9
1 Corinthians 10:13
2 Thessalonians 3:3
1 John 1:9
Be faithful this week and cling to the God of your salvation…
Next Week
“It Just Happened”
Ruth Chapter 2