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From a God’s Eye View – Pt. 6“Why Do Some People Have All The Luck?"Important First Words:What is the definition of “luck” and how can luck be improved?“Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions”- Google“The?force?that?seems?to?operate?for?good?or?ill?in?a?person's?life,?as?inshaping?circumstances,?events,?or?opportunities” – “After a great deal of research and experimentation, I am here to tell you that there are ways in which you can tap into positive force and improve your luck. Indeed, luck is the product of our own mental focus and attitudes. Imagine now that by changing your focus, you can intentionally increase the amount of luck you experience in all areas of life.” – Janice Taylor A. The Bible speaks of _____________ (luck or chance) regarding life1. In the life of Ruth - Ruth 2:3 - So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. 2. In the wounding of Ahab - 2 Chronicles 18:33 -?But a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” 3. In the return of Israel - Psalm 126:1 -When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. B. The Bible speaks of _____________ (God’s control) regarding life 1. With reference to the ___________ of matters - Proverbs 21:1 - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. 2. With reference to the ___________ of matters - Matthew 10:29–31 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30?But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31?Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 3. With reference to ________that matters - Ephesians 1:11 - In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will…C. The Bible speaks of what is seen as “luck” as being God’s ______1. Is it “luck” when someone wins the lotto? - Proverbs 16:33 - The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. 2. Is it “luck” when someone becomes rich or poor?- 1 Samuel 2:7–9 - The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts. 8?He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world. 9?“He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail. 3. Is it “luck” when our plans come to fruition? - Proverbs 16:3–4 - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. D. Belief in and reliance upon “luck” replaces ________ in the LORD1. The LORD is Supreme and does as He pleases - Psalm 115:3 - Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases. 2. The LORD is only __________ of the equation when we have a worldview that includes “luck” - Ecclesiastes 9:11 - Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all. Luck is a way to try to explain things without including God in the discussion. – Pastor Ward CushmanE. The Providence of God __________________ all aspects of life1. The LORD makes ______________ for His plan - Isaiah 46:9–10 - Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, 10?declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’2. The LORD makes all things _____________ for His children - Romans 8:28–29 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29?For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. – See Genesis 50:203. The LORD makes the ___________ of our life - Psalm 139:16 - Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. Today’s Takeaways1. I need to see my life directed not by impersonal uncaring fate but by a personal good God – James 1:172. I need to seek to experience the favor of my God instead of the “luck of the Irish”. – 1 Chronicles 4:103. I need see myself as neither lucky nor unlucky but as blessed by God - Numbers 6:24-26 ................
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