God's Preparation Your Life : Part One by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

All the experiences David had growing up as a shepherd helped to prepare him for this day of battle with Goliath. It also prepared him to be the king of Israel. David’s time in the field with his lambs developed patience, courage, compassion, responsibility, confidence, skill with a sling, and strength. All of these traits he would need, especially as a king. Whether you realize it or not, many of the experiences you have gone through, both good and bad, victories or defeats, rejoicing and sorrow, are used by God to prepare you to serve and glorify Him in some way. Those experiences are not accidents. They are allowed by God in your life for a reason. He has a purpose for your life. The question here is, “Do you believe that God has a purpose for you?” Your answer will be critical in determining how you are going to live your life. God has a plan and purpose for you and will use you for His glory if you will know His will and do it. So what does the Lord use to prepare us? How does God prepare us for His purpose? In this message we will look at the first three things that the Lord uses to prepare your life to fulfill His purpose for you. Part One of this series was preached on Sunday night July 12, 2026, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois.