How should understanding God's self-sufficiency affect our worship and service to Him? Setting the Scene: God Declares His Self-Sufficiency “And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything. Instead, He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” (Acts 17:25) What Self-Sufficiency Means • God possesses all power, wisdom, and resources within Himself • Nothing outside of Him can add to His being or improve Him • Creation continually depends on Him, never the reverse Supporting verses: – Psalm 50:10-12: every beast, every hill, already His – Isaiah 66:1-2: heaven His throne, earth His footstool – Job 41:11: no one ever gave to Him first – Romans 11:36: from Him, through Him, to Him are all things How This Shapes Our Worship • Humble adoration – We approach not to supply a lack, but to acknowledge His fullness • Gratitude instead of obligation – Worship flows from receiving life and breath, not from earning favor • God-centered focus – Songs, prayers, and liturgy revolve around His character and works, not human achievement • Reverent joy – Confidence rises because the One we praise can never be depleted How This Directs Our Service • Willing, not weary – Service becomes privilege, not burden, since God’s work succeeds by His power • Cheerful generosity – Giving reflects His abundant giving rather than trying to repay Him (2 Corinthians 9:7-8) • Dependence on grace – Ministry leans on His sufficiency, avoiding self-reliance (2 Corinthians 3:5) • Obedient stewardship – Talents and resources entrusted to honor Him, knowing He supplied them first (James 1:17) Living the Truth Daily • Start each day acknowledging His complete sufficiency and your complete dependence • Praise Him for specific gifts—life, breath, salvation, opportunities • Serve others with the freedom of one who is drawing from an infinite Source • Rest in His ability when tasks feel larger than your strength • Let every act of worship and service echo Romans 11:36—“To Him be the glory forever. Amen.” |
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