Room for God – Leaving Room for God as we Focus – Luke 2:41-52

Room for God

Leaving Room for God as we Focus – Luke 2:41-52
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

What would happen if we stopped trying to control everything and instead allowed space for God to move? Room for God invites us to create margin for what matters most. From waiting on the resurrection to trusting in the impossible at the Red Sea, we’ll see how God works in the spaces we often fill ourselves. Through Mary and Martha, we’ll confront misplaced priorities, and through a widow’s miracle, we’ll witness God’s provision. We’ll also reflect on how easy it is to lose focus on what matters most. Slow down. Let go. Trust deeper. When you make room for God, you make room for the miraculous.

April 5 – Leaving Room for God in the Waiting – John 20:1-10

April 12 – Leaving Room for God in your Priorities – Luke 10:38-42

April 19 – Leaving Room for God in the Impossible – Exodus  14

April 26 – Leaving Room for God to Provide – 2 Kings 4:1-7

May 3 – Leaving Room for God as we Focus – Luke 2:41-52

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Leaving Room for God as we Focus

Luke 2:41-52

1. We need to focus on God in our .

Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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2. We need to focus on God in our .

Fools base their thoughts on foolish assumptions, so their conclusions will be wicked madness. Ecclesiastes 10:13

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3. We need to focus on God while we .

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22

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4. We need to focus on God when we don’t .

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2

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Challenge:

In what area of your life are you not focusing on God? Why not?

And his mother stored all these things in her heart. Luke 2:51b

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

Each morning this week take time to focus on God before you start your day.

Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3

Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.