Groups Discussion Guide
Read Scripture. Go Deeper. Ask Questions. Take Action.
The Pace of Provision
Scripture
Matthew 6:32-33 NIRV
32 People who are ungodly run after all those things. Your Father who is in heaven knows that you need them. 33 But put God's kingdom first. Do what He wants you to do. Then all those things will also be given to you.
Galatians 5:25 NIV
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Main Idea
We live in an extremely busy world where we can feel like our worth is determined by how fast or how well we get things done. In our hurry or determination to accomplish something for God or establish our worth we can forget the most important thing…God. To find lasting success and long term significance, God needs to not only be part of your life but lead it. We can only trust God if we stay close to Him.
It's not about if God is the first thing scheduled but rather does He have the final say.
Discussion Questions
- What are the things that can currently distract you from prioritizing God in your life? What impacts did you see as a result?
- What have ypu found to be your best strategies to find time with God and ensure He is leading your daily decisions?
- What did you find challenging about Paul's description of some good activity (work, family, fun) being ungodly if God isn't the priority
Summary
In Matthew 6:32,33 God is comparing and contrasting those who are Godly with those who are ungodly. The interesting thing is both the Godly and ungodly chase after the same things. We chase after provision, accomplishment, relationships, and many other things. The difference the Apostle Matthew is calling out is we all chase similar things but God's people keep knowing Him the priority. When God is the priority in our lives, it allows Him to lead us and guide us in the same pursuits the ungodly go after. The difference will be in the results. Godly directed activity will have impacts felt through eternity. Some will say God has to be the first thing you spend time on during the day. That may work for some but not for others. You aren't doing it wrong if you aren't spending time with God in the morning but rather we need to have His word and voice lead us no matter what time of day we read scripture or pray.
God never tells us to take a leap of faith but rather He leads us step by step. Like a father leading his children in an unknown place, He wants to lead us and guide us. We need to say close to God so we don't get lost or overwhelmed. Galatians 5:25 expresses the need to keep in step with the Spirit. We stay in sync with God by prioritizing Him and letting Him lead us. When we start to take over or think we know better is when we can get out of sync with God.
Take Action
- Spend time each day asking God for guidance in your work, family, and relationships.
- Keep track of what you are praying for to help you remember God's faithfulness.
Announcements
- Movement - January 30th at 6pm
- Global Impact Information Meeting - February 1st at 1pm
- First Wednesday Service - February 4th at 7pm
