SHIFT: THE OVERWHELMED Numbers 11:16-30

SHIFT: THE OVERWHELMED
Numbers 11:16-30

Introduction

When we find ourselves walking down roads that lead us to more pain, we tend to find excuses as to why we cannot make the hard changes to shift directions. No one else can make the decisions for us. We must find the motivation and make the change for ourselves. But when that change leads us in the direction of hope, purpose, and security, it makes the hard work worth it. Dive into God’s word with us to help find the motivation and truth to fight against the excuses we give ourselves.

SHIFT:

February 5 – The Complainers – Numbers 11:1-15

February 12 – The Overwhelmed – Numbers 11:16-30

February 19 – The Greedy – Numbers 11:31-35

February 26 – The Unsatisfied – Numbers 12

March 5 – The Chosen – Numbers 13:1-24

March 12 – The Fearful – Numbers 13:25-33

March 19 – The Rebellious – Numbers 14:1-12

March 26 – The Forgiven – Numbers 14:13-25

April 2 – The Regrets – Numbers 14:26-45

1. Identify the . (10)

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

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2. to God first. (11-15)

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

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3. Rest in His . (16-17)

²⁸ Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

 ³⁰ For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

4. Learn from His . (18-20)Notes:

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. Proverbs 19:20

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5. Accept His . (21-23)

 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NASB)

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6. Allow others to . (24-25)

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

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others in the same way. (26-30)

 ³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, ⁴ who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NASB)

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Reject: your old way of thinking.

Refocus: from your problems to the problem solver.

Return: to your reliance on Him.

Repeat: His comfort to others.

SHIFT directions: Which way will you turn when you feel overwhelmed?

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

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

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

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

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