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Through Magnification

The secrets to abundant life

The clues to joy and peace

Are discovered when we make God and His Word bigger in our lives

Magnify the Lord and see that

Faith-filled obedience leads us to joy

Leads us to abundant life

No wonder the most repeated command is to praise the Lord

When you magnify the Lord you

Discover His character

The secret code to a fulfilled life

Through Magnification

Though not the first fictional detective,

Sherlock Holmes is arguably the best known.

 Guinness World Records lists him as the

"most portrayed movie character" in history.

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective

created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories,

Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation,

forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic,

which he employs when investigating cases for a

wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.

One of the things Detective Sherlock Homes

is remembered for is his magnifying glass.

Magnifying glasses cause our eyes

to see objects larger than they are.

When the common is enlarged our eyes see things

that give us clues to what has been secret to others.

The secret was always there.

 The clues were always there.

But until we take the time to take a closer look,

To view it under a magnifying glass…

We miss the secrets to life.

Once we look through the lens we begin to see

that the secret code is contained in all of God’s

commands, not just the most repeated ones.

What is the secret?

Faith-filled obedience leads us to joy.

Leads us to abundant life.

God only commands His people to do the

things that will bring ultimate happiness.

John says in 1 John 5:3…

“This is love for God: to obey his commands.

And his commands are not burdensome”

“And his commands are not burdensome.”

Many people get the idea that God’s Word

is a bunch of “Dos and Don’ts”.

David discovered that the law of the Lord was perfect.

It revives the soul and makes the simple wise.

Its reward is better than gold and sweeter then honey.

Psalm 19:7-11

You have made known to me the path of life;

you will fill me with joy in your presence,

with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Psalm 16:11

When God’s Word says “Praise the Lord”

or “fear not” or “rejoice always” and every

other command He is saying I want you to be happy.

 

The God of hope wants to fill you with

all joy and peace as you trust in Him.

Romans 15:13

Discover the clues to a happy life.

Don’t just look at God’s Word with the naked eye.

Get out the magnifying glass.

Make God’s Word bigger to

see the clues to joy and peace.

Psalm 119:35…

Direct me in the path of your commands,

for there I find delight.

Proverbs 3:5-6…

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.

Scripture Reading

1 John 5:1-5 NIV

5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Romans 15:13 NIV

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 119:35 NIV

35 Direct me in the path of your commands,

for there I find delight.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

5 Trust in the LORD  with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.