“Redeeming the Past”

“Redeeming the Past” – “Forgiveness vs. Redemption” – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel * 1 Samuel 7:14 The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. - You can get buried by the things in your life. * Romans 4:7-8 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." * Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. - What man needs is not the discharge of all conflict but to stand up and address it. * Don’t stop praying. * Don’t take a vacation, keep trusting God. * Allows the truth of God to transform our minds. * • You can’t afford to surrender. God is redeeming us for His purpose. -Don’t stop seeking Him, He will redeem our lives. * Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,