A Tool of Blessing with Tools of Blessing 1 Timothy 6:17-21 (Part One) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• 1 Timothy 6:17–21

About this sermon

1 Timothy 6:17-18,,,Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; When you think of all the tools that you have around the house, what is your favorite tool? I am talking about the one that you love to use because you get important things done with it. It might be just an ordinary screwdriver, hammer, or saw. For me, it is my grass trimmer that I use to edge the yard and keep it looking nice. It is a tool of blessing to me for several reasons. Each one of these reasons is a lesson for us. God wants every Christian to be a tool of blessing to others. Each one of these traits should characterize our own lives so that we can be a tool of blessing that God wants us to be. 1. It is AVAILABLE to me right when I need it to get the job done. If you want to be a tool of blessing, you need to be available to the Lord so that He can direct your life where you are needed. Are you available to Him? 2. It is RELIABLE. It works when I need it to work for me as long as the battery is charged up with power. Its use has its seasons. I don’t use it when there are four inches of snow on the ground, but I do use it when there are four inches of grass in the spring, summer, and fall. God will use you if you are reliable. He uses people who are responsible and faithful to fulfill their duties and responsibilities. 3. It is DURABLE. When the battery is charged up, it can work long lengths of time before it needs recharging. I purchased a new battery that gave it the capacity to store more power. It doesn’t run out of power after brief moments of work. It keeps on ticking like a Timex watch or keeps running like the Ever-Ready Bunny. You will be a tool of blessing in the hands of God if you are steadfast. As Christians, we are in a race that is not a sprint. It is longer than a marathon. It is a life-long task that requires us to be spiritually recharged with the power of God in our lives. 4. It is ADJUSTABLE. It adjusts to my needs. The handle can be lengthened or shortened. The trimming head can also be turned in different directions. God will use you if you are adjustable or flexible to His will and plans for your life. 5. It is CONFORMABLE OR DIRECTABLE. It works under my direction and control. If it was a person, you could say it is teachable. It does what I want it to do. I guide it and it trims what needs to be cut. You will be a tool of blessing if you are teachable, moldable, and conformable to the will of God and let the Lord lead and control your life by being yielded to Him. In part one of this message, we begin to look at important principles that will help us to be a tool of blessing in the hand of God that can be used to touch the lives of people and bring glory to Jesus Christ. This message was preached on Wednesday night November 8,2023, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Blessing & Favor