To encourage and inspire the congregation to maintain hope and trust in God during times of struggle and waiting, with the assurance of eventual breakthrough.
Scripture Passages:
- Isaiah 40:31 - Emphasizes the idea of finding strength and breakthrough through hope in the Lord.
- Psalm 27:14 - Encourages perseverance and patience during times of waiting and struggling.
- Romans 8:25 - Highlights the importance of patience and trust in God's timing.
Language Suggestions:
- In Isaiah 40:31, the Hebrew word for 'renew' is 'halaph,' which can also mean 'exchange' or 'replace.' This could be used to emphasize the idea of exchanging our weakness for God's strength.
- In Psalm 27:14, the Hebrew word for 'wait' is 'qavah,' which can also mean 'to bind together' or 'to expect.' This could be used to convey the idea of binding ourselves to God's promises and expecting breakthrough.
- In Romans 8:25, the Greek word for 'patiently' is 'hupomeno,' which can also mean 'to endure' or 'to remain under.' This could be used to emphasize the importance of enduring through struggles while waiting for breakthrough.
Additional Scripture Verses:
- James 1:12 - Supports the idea of enduring struggles and waiting for the promised breakthrough.
- Psalm 37:7 - Encourages trust in God's timing and discourages comparison or worry during the waiting period.
To reinforce your current ideas aside from personal examples, you can:
- Share real-life stories or testimonies of individuals who experienced breakthrough after struggling or waiting.
- Provide practical steps or strategies for maintaining hope and perseverance during challenging times.
- Offer insights from historical figures or biblical characters who faced struggles and found breakthrough.
Remember to connect each point to the central theme of 'breakthrough' and emphasize the importance of faith, hope, and trust in God throughout the sermon.