"Just Do It," Leonard Sweet, Premiered 15 August 2021, LenTalk #74

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"Just Do It." DO WHAT? Jesus says-- Go and DO likewise. Jesus says -- DO THIS in remembrance of me. WHAT did you say? “…keep this commandment which I am commanding you, to Do It, to love the Lord you God, to walk in all [God’s] ways and hold fast…” (Deut. 11:22 NASB) “And whatever seems good to you and your brethren,… Do It according to the will of God.” (Ezra 7:18 NKJV) “Take action, for it is your duty, and we are with you; be strong, and Do It.” (Ezra 10:4 NRSV) “Then David said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and of good courage, and Do It. Fear not, be not dismayed; for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. [God] will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” (1 Chron 28:20 RSV) “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to Do It.” (Prov 3:27 NRSV) But wait: WHO says DO it? “’Whatever [Jesus] says to you, Do It’” (John 2:5 NASB) “Now then, Do It! For the Lord has spoken…” (2 Sam. 3:18 NASB) “Whatever God has said to you, Do It!” (Gen 31:16 NKJV) “Then the Lord said,… You shall succeed; go out and Do It.’” (1 Kings 22:22 NRSV) But wait: HOW can we DO It? “The Lord answered, ‘You can Do It because I will help you.’” (Judg. 6:16 TEV) “Do It according to the faith we have.” (Rom 12:6 TEV) “Do It with the ability which God supplies.” (1 Pet. 4:11 NKJV) But wait: WHO Really Does It? “Commit you way to the Lord, trust also in [God] and [God] will Do It.” (Ps. 37:5 NASB) “I the Lord have spoken, and I will Do It.” (Ezek. 17:24, 22:14, 36:36 RSV) “Whatever you ask in my name, I will Do It.” (John 14:13 RSV) “[The One] who calls you is faithful, and will Do It.” (1 Thess. 5:24 RSV) “Whatever the Lord our God says, tell us and we will Do It.” (Jer. 42:20 NRSV) “BUT I PROTESTED, SOVEREIGN LORD, DON’T MAKE ME Do It!’” (Ezek. 20:49 TEV) So: WHAT happens if we don’t DO It? “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does NOT Do IT, to [that one] it is sin.” (James 4:17 NASB) But wait: WHY should we DO It? “Do It all for the sake of the gospel.” (1 Cor 9:23 NRSV) “Do It as a matter of duty.” (1 Cor 9:17 TEV) “Do It all for God’s glory.” (1 Cor. 10:31 TEV) “Do It in Christ’s presence because of you.” (2 Cor. 2:10 TEV) “Do It out of love.” (Phil. 1:16 RSV) “Do It of your own free will.” (Philem. 1:14 TEV) “Do It- not for sordid gain but eagerly.” (1 Pet. 5:2 NRSV) WHEN and HOW should we DO it? “Do It at sunset.” (Deut. 16:5-6 TEV) “Do It by day.” (Judg. 6:27 NRSV) “Do It quickly.” (2 Chron. 24:5 NKJV; Luke 18:8 TEV) “Do It generously.” (Rom. 12:8 TEV) “Do It heartily.” (Col. 3:23 KJV) “Do It with simplicity.” (Rom 12:8 KJV) “Do It with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Pet. 3:15 RSV) “Do It with a sincere heart.” (Eph. 6:5; Col. 3:22 TEV) “Do It with joy.” (Heb. 13:17 KJV) “Do It with what you know have.” (2 Cor. 8:11 TEV) But how does one really know that the “IT” one is DOING is God’s will? Red Bird Mission sign: "The sign of God's presence with you now is that your feet are where you did not expect them to be." “The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.” (Prov. 16:9 NRSV) DO IT is not an empty slogan for you to fill in the blanks. DO IT is a missional directive that carries deep content, context, character and connection. Lectionary Passages 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Psalm 111 Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 We would love for you to hit the "subscribe" button for these vlogs. Don't forget to hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss our most recent video. Support Len’s Ministry through his 510-c-3 “SpiritVenture Ministries” (SVM) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WLM4V9GAJDRVL Become a SpiritVenture Ministries (SVM) Supporter at $9/month or a Tribe of Issachar Member at $49/month http://preachthestory.com/donate/ Follow Leonard Sweet on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonard.sweet​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lensweet​ (Sweet’s daily micro-blogs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lensweet​ (Sweet’s daily blogs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preachthestory​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preachthestorycommunity (Specifically for preachers and others who love those who preach) Access sermons, conferences, and more Leonard Sweet activities: https://preachthestory.com/​ (hundreds of written sermons) https://www.facebook.com/thesalishseapress (Sweet’s newest publications) https://salishsea.press/​ https://the-salish.com​ (Orcas Island getaway cottages for board, staff and church advances (aka “retreats”) #LeonardSweet #Litanies #JustDoIT