The Nothings of Ignorance (Part 2) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

In this message on the Nothings of Ignorance , we continue to examine the lessons of a shadow. Our life is like a shadow. It is under the shadow of God’s care we find security, strength, and smiles. * Psalm 63:7-Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. * Psalm 57:1-Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. When Autumn was about five years old, she wanted to go out and play in the deep snow drifts in the back yard. We had gotten about a foot of snow during the night. My wife Linda, went outside on the back balcony to keep an eye on Autumn. While Autumn was playing, her snow boot came off of her foot and she couldn't find her boot in the snow. She looked everywhere in frustration, but couldn't find her boot. Linda kept telling Autumn where the boot was located, but to no avail. Finally, Linda used the shadow of her hand to point to the boot's location in the snow. She told Autumn, "See the shadow of my hand? The boot is at the tip of the shadow." Autumn found the boot! In like manner, the Lord looks over us as a loving heavenly Father and gives us direction too, when we face calamity. The shadow of the spirit of God guides our way. * John 16:13—Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. * Psalm 32:8—I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Thank God for His care and direction in our lives. This message was preached on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.