Trusting God in Times of Disappointment

Scripture Reading:  Romans 8:22-30

"For no word from God will ever fail.”  Luke 1:37

Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God."

Sermon Notes:
1.  Life is full of circumstances of disappointment.  Verse 22-23a
          a.  The Fall of Man brought death into the world.
          b.  The World groans!  All men and all the created world!
          c.  We/Christians groan!
          d.  Groaning is caused by circumstances that remind us of our broken condition 
2.  The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness to patiently wait with hope!  Verse 23b-27
          a.  Hope of our Salvation
                    i.  Redeemed bodies 
                    ii. Adopted Sons/Daughters of God
          b.  The Hope?
                    i.  Can’t be seen.  Must be believed!
                    ii. Can’t be rushed. Must be waited on!
          c.  The Spirit helps as we wait: verse 27
                    i.  Intercedes for us!
                    ii. Brings us into oneness with the Father’s will!
3.  The Work of God turns disappointment into Christlikeness! Romans 8:28-29
          a.  God works for our good in all things: love Him/called according to His purpose
          b.  Conforming us to the image of His son/Jesus!
         c.  Predestined-Called-Justified-Glorified
4.  The Word of God turns the impossible into the possible! Luke 1:37-38
          a.  Everything God speaks, God does!

REVIEW:
1. Life is full of circumstances of disappointment. Verse 22-23a
2. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness to patiently wait with hope! Verse 23b-27
3. The Work of God turns disappointment into Christlikeness! Romans 8:28-29
4. The Word of God turns the impossible into the possible! Luke 1:37-38