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Sunday 11-30-25 (Poured Out, Part 3)
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  • Lord I Lift Your Name on High
  • Sing a New Song
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  • Recap: ABRAHAM & ISAAC — THE WILLINGNESS TO POUR OUT (Genesis 22)

    A. Abraham’s Test Was Not About Losing Isaac — It Was About Trust

    God asked Abraham to offer what was most precious. Not money. Not comfort. His future. His promise. His ultimate desire.
    Abraham had to pour into Isaac and Isaac had to be a willing listener
    I asked for a son, you provided and said that through him I would have many nations and now??

    Choosing to Live a Poured out life

    Romans 12:1 — daily sacrifice, not a one-time offering.
    Romans 12:1 NIV
    1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
    You must allow yourself to give to those around you.
    But you can’t give anything if you have nothing to give!!!
    You must allow yourself to be poured into.
    But sometimes we are tired
    We have nothing more to give.
    We feel lost
    WHAT DO I HAVE TO GIVE???
    Philippians 4:8 NIV
    8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
    I like this scripture. But lets be honest its hard to think about some things like this when you are worried, when you are tired or feeling down.
    And to be clear many of us feel we haven’t experienced enough GOOD things to have enough to out weigh the bad things.
    Well lets read this scripture again in totality:
    Philippians 4:4–9 NIV
    4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. transcend: be or go beyond the range or limits of 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
    So now I see.
    Step 1: Go to God. Present my self and issues to Him and give Him Thanks
    (YES- That little bitty issue that is on the verge of being a big issue
    I’m afraid
    I’m tried
    I don’t know what is going on (BRING IT ALL)
    Step 2: He will give me something: Peace that I can’t even Understand
    This peace will protect me from the worry.
    Step 3: Now I’m free to think about good things
    Step 4: Put things into practice but allow myself to learn from others around me who have been willing to Pour into me. And I receive it.
    Paul was willing to pour out of himself to others around him. He gave of himself til the end.
    2 Timothy 4:6–8 NIV
    6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
    But here is the key to this all. Paul wasn’t pouring just himself. He was pouring what he had recieved in abundance from the Lord.
    We must realize how much we have been GIVEN by God.
    We read scripture but many times we close ourselves off from it’s meaning.
    We seek God but we don’t allow Him to pour into us. We get just enough to get through what we are going through and we move away from the tap.
    We don’t stay in Him.
    We wash up in His word we don’t bathe in it.
    God has made it his job to provide for us—-COMPLETELY
    We are tired
    We are scared
    We are nervous
    We are bored
    It’s OK!!!!
    Lets go to a familiar scripture:
    Psalm 23 NIV
    A psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
    King James Version
    1  The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    2  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
    3  He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
    4  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
    5  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with
    oil; my cup runneth over.
    6  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
    6 VERSES
    6 Verses of TRUTH
    So when he says Think on good things. We can think about How far the Lord has brought us. And not just words but understanding who God truly is.
    When David wrote the 23rd Psalm he wrote it from experience. He was a shepherd. He had 1st hand knowledge of what that life was like.
    First lets understand the characters in this Poem:
    Sheep
    Shepherd
    Enemies
    Path or Terrain
    Domesticated Sheep:
    Not smart:
    Not so stupid but creatures of focused habit that make them stupid
    And over 200 times God calls us a sheep
    How many times do we do things and we say WHY DID I DO THAT; Man I’ll never do that again
    Dirty:
    The dirt and grit gets in their thick wool and it accumulates and weighs them down
    Maggots form in their coats and there is nothing they can do to make themselves clean
    Defenseless
    Most if not all animals have some short of defense - teeth, skunk, poison
    They are defenseless and we are sheep
    They are defenseless and dependent, and they live by faith in the Shepherd.
    Need the Shepherd
    to care for a flock of sheep by leading, feeding, protecting, and guiding them to safety and good pasture
    A shepherd’s daily life is a steady rhythm of care, vigilance, and guidance.
    Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
    David's declaration makes him a "sheep," implying that everyone is led, but he asserts the Lord as his personal Shepherd.
    The Shepherd's Identity:
    But notice it says SHALL. Shall is future tense. This means its something that He is striving to be. I don’t want to want. And I shall be fulfilled in my FAITH
    The word "shall" indicates a future-tense goal of striving towards. My future needs are also being met "I shall not want”
    The message is that because God is the shepherd, the believer has everything they truly need.
    Psalm 23:2 - He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.
    Sheep don’t easily rest. They will refuse to lay down.
    In order to rest a sheep must be:
    Free from Fear: Their timid nature means they are EASILY stressed by noise, movement, or even the slightest anticipation of danger.
    Free from Friction: They become agitated if others are too close, or if they are jostling for control (pecking order) or are jealous. The Shepherd's presence calms the flock.
    Free from hunger and pests: They will not rest if tormented by flies or parasites, or if they feel the slightest need for more food.
    Quiet Waters The Shepherd must know and prepare the way for supplies of clean, pure water to prevent the sheep from drinking from polluted sources and picking up diseases. The sheep often obtain the water they need from the heavy dew on the grass, which the good shepherd ensures they can graze on.
    Psalm 23:3 - he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
    Refreshes My Soul (Restoration):RESTORED This is connected to a sheep becoming "CAST"—a comfortable, wooly sheep that rolls on its side and cannot get back up, leading to panic and potential death.
    The Shepherd must find the cast sheep, lift it, rub its legs to restore circulation, and watch it stagger back to its equilibrium and be . The parallel in Christian life is the danger of seeking only the "easy place," becoming "STUCK," and an easy target.
    Right Paths (Guidance):HIS NAME'S SAKE Sheep are creatures of habit and will follow the same paths until they become barren or infested with disease. The Shepherd's "greatest single safeguard" is to keep them moving to fresh pastures. The Shepherd guides them differently from their preferred, common paths for , and the sheep must trust Him without needing a detailed plan.
    FOR HIS NAME SAKE—A good shepherd must have a good track record of not losing sheep.
    Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
    The summer time of raising sheep this is common practice. Take their flocks onto distant summer ranges during summer. This often entails long "drives." Remote alpine meadows above timberline.
    During this time the flock is entirely ALONE with the shepherd. They are in intimate contact with him and under his most personal attention day and night.
    The valley floor itself may be in dark shadow with the sun seldom reaching the bottom except for a few hours around noon.
    Darkest Valley: This part of the Psalm turns into an intimate, first-person conversation with the Shepherd. It represents a challenging part of the journey, often the best, well-watered route to high country, which is filled with potential dangers (predators, natural disasters). The comfort comes from the Shepherd being WITH ME in every dark trial and distressing dilemma.
    Rod and Staff (Comfort and Protection): Protection and Correction
    Rod (club): Used to defend the flock against enemies, symbolizing the Shepherd's power, and used for both .
    A shepherd's rod was a two-foot club made of oak, with a rounded head that was whittled from the knot of the tree and had sharp bits of metal pounded into it. This club was used to defend the flock against attacks. Used for Correction and Protection
    Staff (crook): Used to gently guide straying sheep back to the fold and to gather a sheep that has fallen, symbolizing the Shepherd's concern and compassion.
    Psalm 23:5 - You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
    Table in the Presence of My Enemies: This is illustrated by the Shepherd's preparation to protect the sheep from "aders" (snakes) that live under the pasture ground and attack the sheep. The Shepherd applies oil and tar to the holes, which prevents the snakes from exiting and attacking.
    The sheep are then able to eat happily, unbothered, because the Shepherd has restricted their enemies from affecting their blessing.
    Anoint My Head with Oil: This refers to the practice of pouring oil over the head.
    My Cup Overflows: This represents an abundant blessing.
    Psalm 23:6 - Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
    Surely Your Goodness and Love Will Follow Me: This is a statement.
    If you are doing all this. You have shown me that SURELY Your Goodness....
    The word "surely" is emphasized because even though bad things happen, God causes all things to WORK for the good of those who believe in Him (referencing Romans 8:28).
    Follow Me: Goodness and love support the believer from behind; they do not drive or yell at them.
    I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever: The result of this loving guidance and support is the conviction and promise of eternal life and dwelling with God.
    This is where I NOW live.
    Surely if you do all this. You must LOVE me so much. I’m not going anywhere. I’m being led by you and love and goodness follows behind me.
    Not being led from behind, yelled at, love and goodness supports me not drive me.

    God has Poured this much into me

    SHEPHERD POURS HIS LIFE INTO THE SHEEP John 10:27
    John 10:27 NIV
    27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
    If God is pouring this much into me. I have more than enough to pour into those around me.

    Story: “The Shepherd Who Slept on the Hill”

    Eli was a young shepherd who had just inherited his father’s small flock of sheep—only about forty of them. He knew their faces, their patterns, their quirks, and even their weaknesses. But there was one sheep he worried about more than any other: a little ewe named Willow.
    Willow was curious… a little too curious. When the flock grazed in the center of the field, Willow grazed on the edges. When the others drank from the safe stream, Willow wandered to see what was around the bend. When the flock rested, Willow still explored.
    Eli loved her, but she exhausted him.
    One evening, as the sun dipped behind the hills and the shadows stretched long, Eli counted the flock—and Willow was missing.
    He sighed. He knew the routine. He would find the flock a safe spot for the night, make sure they were sheltered between two rocks, then go searching.
    With only his staff and a lantern, Eli climbed the hillside calling her name.
    “Willow… Willow…”
    No answer.
    He checked the lower valley—nothing. He checked near the stream—still nothing. Then he heard it.
    A faint bleating. A small, trembling cry.
    He followed the sound and found Willow wedged in a narrow ravine. Her wool was caught on a thorn bush, and she couldn’t move. She had been struggling so hard that she was trembling from exhaustion.
    Eli set down the lantern, got on his knees, and slowly worked the thorns out of her wool. A few scratches marked her side, but she was alive. As soon as she was free, Tended to her wombs.
    Willow leaned against his leg as if she knew—“If you didn’t come, I wouldn’t have made it.”
    Eli didn’t take her home immediately. He didn’t scold her. He didn’t drag her.
    He sat on the hill, pulled her close, and let her rest her head on his lap. And there, under the stars, he stayed the entire night with her. Not because he couldn’t walk back in the dark… But because she needed a shepherd who would stay close until she was strong enough to stand.
    The next morning, when the flock stirred awake, they saw their shepherd coming over the hill—carrying Willow on his shoulders, safe, calm, and restored.
    And from that day forward, something changed in Willow. She still explored, but she stayed closer. She walked nearer to his voice. She followed more quickly when he called.
    But one day she wondered again. And yep a few more scratches.
    She came closer
    And guess what Willow wondered again. And yep a few more scratches.
    She looked at the other sheep when she would come back and she thought they must think I’m not worthy because the Shepherd has to spend so much time with me. But she didn’t realize that while shepherd had to go find them sometimes as well and their coats looked pretty but below each one were scratches and scars that the shepherd had tended to.
    Not because she became a perfect sheep. But because she finally understood the heart of the shepherd.
    Peace is found in grace, not perfection.
    So now I can see that if Abraham by being obedient to God allows Isaac to be obedient to Abraham. FAITH TRAVELS
    A man wants to RUN his house
    A parent wants FULL control
    But if you not following God there is no way they are going to follow you.
    You bringing toxic activity in the house and there is no peace people don’t want to live like that. We agitate easily
    Paul said
    Philippians 4:9 NIV
    9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
    PEACE
    You have to bring peace to get peace.

      • Romans 12:1NIV2011

      • Philippians 4:8NIV2011

      • Philippians 4:4–9NIV2011

      • 2 Timothy 4:6–8NIV2011

      • Psalm 23KJV1900

      • Psalm 23KJV1900

      • John 10:27KJV1900

      • Philippians 4:9NIV2011

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