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A Leaf Of Relief

Brother Dylon Hedgespeth

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Scripture References

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Genesis 8:1-11

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And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged;

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The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained;

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And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.

4

And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.

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And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.

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And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:

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And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.

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Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;

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But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.

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And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

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And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

Overview

This sermon focuses on the story of Noah and the ark, drawing parallels between Noah's experience during the flood and the trials faced by believers today. The central message is that God remembers His people, and even in the darkest of times, He provides a "leaf of relief" through His faithfulness and presence, offering hope and a way through difficult circumstances.

Key Points

  • God Remembers: When God remembers His people, it leads to His divine action and faithfulness, shifting focus from judgment to mercy and the future.

  • The Ark Rests: The resting of the ark signifies finding rest, peace, and hope amidst overwhelming circumstances, paralleled with Jesus' resurrection and salvation.

  • The Dove Returns with a Leaf: The dove bringing back an olive leaf symbolizes the presence of the Holy Spirit, offering a tangible sign of hope and relief, and a fresh touch from God.

  • Faith Looks Up: True faith doesn't despair but looks upward, trusting God's promises even when circumstances seem dire.

  • Small Things Matter with God: Like the small leaf, God can use seemingly insignificant things or moments to bring about great relief, hope, and deliverance.

  • God's Promise is Unwavering: God's promises are faithful and will not bend or break, providing a solid foundation to lean on, especially when the future is uncertain.

Scripture References

  • Genesis 8

  • Isaiah 43:2

  • Psalms 136:23

  • Genesis 19

  • Genesis 30

  • Genesis 39

  • Exodus 2

  • 1 Samuel

  • Matthew 11:28

  • Hebrews

  • Exodus 12

  • Philippians 4:7

  • Colossians 1:20

  • Zechariah

  • 1 Kings

  • Isaiah 35

Takeaways

  • When facing overwhelming "floods" in life, remember that God has not forgotten you and actively remembers His promises to you.

  • Look for the "leaf of relief" – a sign of God's presence and a promise of hope – by focusing on God and His Word, rather than despairing in your circumstances.

  • Trust in God's faithfulness, even when you don't understand your situation, knowing that He will see you through and provide the strength and peace you need.

  • Hold onto the promises of God, recognizing that even small signs of His help are powerful reminders that you are not alone and deliverance is coming.

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