What price is times of refreshing? (Acts 3:19)
A. What is times of refreshing?1. Matt.9:2-7 Behold, they brought to Jesus a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven. …But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins he said to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go home And he arose, and departed to his house.2. Matt.9:20-22 A woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. for she said within herself, If I do but touch his garment, I shall be made whole. But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was healed.
3. Mark 10:46-52
As Jesus went out from Jericho, with his disciples …a blind beggar,
was sitting by the way side. When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene,
he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace:
but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him.
And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer:
rise, he called you. And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?
And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.
And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.
B. Why does everyone need times of refreshing?
1. Jn.16:33Jesus said: These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace.
In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.
2. proverb 15:15-17
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart
a continual feast.
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
3. 2 Cor.5:4
For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because
we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly
dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
C. How may we have times of refreshing?
1. Matt.11:28-29-->
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
2. Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,
that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.
May the Lord bless you and keep you always. Preach this on Oct., 24, 10