NEIGHBORING | Message 1: Overly Needy People

Relief is immediate and temporary assistance.(MULTILINE)

Restoration is working with people to restore them to their God-given potential.(MULTILINE)

Acts 3: 1-5
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer — at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.(MULTILINE)

Acts 3: 6-8
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.(MULTILINE)

1. God, help me give people what they truly need not just what they want.(MULTILINE)

2. God, help me stay out of your way by not continually rescuing people from their consequences.(MULTILINE)

Galatians 6: 7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.(MULTILINE)

3. God, help me remember that I’m in need too and that you are always the answer.(MULTILINE)

Psalm 70: 5
Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.(MULTILINE)