Those Gathering Along the Wayside

Those Gathering Along the Wayside
Luke 19:28-42

When Christ entered the city of Jerusalem he was greeted by a lot of people. Where they all that were there on His side? NO!

We see many today the line up and watch Him as He goes by. Who, what , where are they?

They are standing and lining up along the wayside. SEE THEM?

I. God's Answer for Our Lives is at Hand - vs. 29-34

A. He wants to use us

B. He knows how to use us

C. He will use us if we allow

D. He will allow us if we use Him

II. There are people gathering along side the way! - 35-40

A. Curious

1. Could this thing be real?

2. Could this thing be better than what I have?

3. Could God be real?

B. Hungry

1. Physically looking for food

2. Spiritually craving nourishment

C. Critics

1. Nothing that they do not do is right

2. They are looking for faults

3. Jealous

D. Searchers for a closer walk/better life

1. Realize there IS something better in this life than getting all of the "gusto".

2. Realize that there is a better place to go!

3. They have experienced the falseness of worldly experiences.

4. That nagging voice (conscious) calls to them.

E. Supporters

1. Cheerleaders

Can't do the job themselves
Thoroughly happy and willing to cheer on God's work

2. Encouragers

Committed - Do all they can do to help God's work
Conscientious - Do their JOB as best they can
Compliant - Do what others won't do - STONES
Capable - Do what others cannot do!
(God makes us capable if we want)

3. Enjoyers (some people just like top be around God's people)

Not too involved
Not too good (woman whose husband announced calling)
Not too sold out
Not too sure

4. Helpers

Pliable servants
Presentable servants
Promising servants

III. Our answer for God's life is in our hand and shows in our life - 41-48

A. We must listen to Him and His Spirit while we can!

B. We should see with good spiritual eyes.

C. We should cleanse "our temple" or He will!

D. Will we do what He calls for us to do? Or find excuses to fail?

There is a saying, "Those who can, do, and those who cannot, teach." Today, I want to change this a little bit and apply it to ourselves…"Those who will, do, and those who won't, watch."

I am not saying that everyone can do all things. I know that. I also know that we all can be part of what God wants us to do here.

I think of the image in the revolutionary war of the three men walking bandaged u p, playing the snare drum, the fife and carrying the flag.

I think this applies today.

If we are able, then march to the beat of Jesus' drum, get in line and march to battle for the Lord.

If we are able, then beat the drum, play the fife, or carry the flag (and encourage others to accompany).

If we are not able then pray and support the best we can. By all means, get in the work of the Lord.

Gary Marcum - New Beginnings Church - 032402am