Eternal Is A Long Time
Pastor Kevin Redding
June 30, 2024
Faith Building Thought – We can fully depend on God because of His eternal attributes and His eternal actions
Psalm 90
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
You return man to dust and say, ‘Return, O children of man!’ For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.
For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”
1. God’s Eternality Includes
• Exodus 3:13-15
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• John 8:58
• James 1:17
Question/objection – how can God be both just and love; merciful and graceful; righteous and forgiving
Application – Trusting God and fearing God can exist together
2. God’s Eternality Includes The
• Psalm 90:1-2
• Job 36:26
• Genesis 21:33
• Revelation 1:4-8, 21:1-7
• Hebrews 13:8
Question/objection – there is a “God of Old Testament” and a “God of New Testament”
Application – I can have confidence that God’s view is infinite while mine is finite
3. God’s Eternality Includes How
• Psalm 90:3-12
• Psalm 100:5
• Psalm 103:17
• Job 38:1-42:2
• James 1:17
Question/objection – The Bible is outdated and just a bunch of old stories
Application – I can trust God to be continually faithful to Himself and His Word
4. God’s Eternality Includes That He Is Always Accomplishing
• Psalm 90:12-16
• Matthew 5:17-18
• Romans 8:28
• Isaiah 55:6-9
• 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
• Romans 12:2
• Proverbs 3:5-6
Question/objection – God hasn’t answered my prayers or hasn’t done what I expected so He must not hear and/or love me
Application – my faith and submission to God’s will and God’s plan will always build His Kingdom and will always produce greater spiritual growth in my life