Striving with God
Striving with God2
Isaiah 45:9
By Chuck Smith0ISA 45:9EZK 7:8Chuck Smith emphasizes that striving against God ultimately harms ourselves, as God desires a better path for our lives and loves us deeply, wanting us to be with Him eternally. He warns that resisting God invites disaster, as Christ is the only answer for our sins, and rejecting Him means rejecting our only hope. Smith highlights that fighting against God is futile, as He has rightful claims over us through creation, redemption, and preservation, reminding us of our weakness in comparison to His power.
Genesis 6:3
By Chuck Smith0GEN 6:3LEV 26:14PRO 3:5ISA 1:18LUK 19:10JHN 3:16ROM 5:8HEB 3:15JAS 4:72PE 3:9Chuck Smith emphasizes the concept of God's Spirit striving with humanity, illustrating how God seeks to reason with us about our sins and points us towards Jesus Christ as the solution. He discusses the various ways God communicates with us, including through loved ones, pastors, and even tragedies, urging us to recognize His love and desire for our salvation. Smith warns that there is a limit to God's patience, and we must not take for granted the opportunity to respond to His call before it is too late. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to cease their internal struggles with God and embrace His guidance for a better path.