Divine preservation for a Life of service

TEXT:  Philippians 1:1-11

Divine preservation does not lead to idol manipulation. How many of us seek what's on the masters table yet do not give him our complete self? God does not preserve you for glory so that you can have your best independent life now. God preserves his people through the afflictions, trials and  suffering for His name sake. To many of us have bought into the “Church Americana” which seeks an idol worker for his kingdom who seeks to preserve themselves from any identity with Christ by simple attend church. Divine preservation is for mission 

NOTES:

"And the Lord said to Abram, 'Go forth from your country'" - Genesis 12:1

"You are the salt of the earth" - Matthew 5:13

"Therefore, go and make disciples" - Matthew 28:18

[Originally delivered at Providence Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, NC, on 16 February 2020 by Mr. Mark Turcio. S.D.G.]