1. EXPLODING CARROTS - I threw an adult sized tantrum and Joe helped me out.
2. PAUL WAS OVERWHELMED - Paul could never be enough to measure up against the challenges he would face.
2 Co. 4:7- But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from Godand not from us.(8) We arehard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; (9) persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. NIV
· Treasure –taking the good news of Jesus love to our world
· Jars of clay – no matter how thick or utilitarian, clay is breakable.
· All-surpassing power – No matter how powerful any force is, it is nothing compared to the power of God working on your behalf.
What would Jesus say to moms?
“Come and catch a wave!”
3. DAY TO DAY STUFF CAN BREAK US - day to day stuff that seems funny later can really break us down in the present moment. My kids’ stories. I didn’t know how to catch a wave in those days.
What would Jesus say to moms?
“Come and catch a wave!”
4. HOW DO WE CATCH A WAVE? Paul teaches us.
· Admit you ‘got nothin’
· Get excited and thank God for the coming wave
· Waves can come through:
o Scriptures
o Holy spirit counselor
o A great laugh
o A great cry
o A word from a person
o Much more!
What would Jesus say to moms?
“Come and catch a wave!”
5. SERIOUS BUSINESS CAN BREAK US
· David – When I was tempted to keep vigil; hovering over the situation and stop living out my life, I caught the wave of God’s grace and celebrated.
· Moses - When his mother probably wanted to hover over his every move, she had to catch a wave of God’s grace and send him down the river in a basket.
What would Jesus say to moms?
“Come and catch a wave!”