Southview Baptist Church
Pursuing the Heart of God | We Never Arrive
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1 encourages Christians to trust in God’s timing during transitions in their lives. It reminds us that rushing ahead can lead to chaos, but being patient and seeking God’s direction can bring about His divine order even in uncertain times. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Patience — Even when the door is wide open, careful intentionality matters (2:1‑7).
• David’s inquiry reflects wisdom, not fear (1).
• He honored his past and remembered where he came from (2‑4a).
• He respected history and the importance of relationships in the transition of power (4b‑7).
Action: Humbly ask God to direct your steps, even when opportunities seem wide open.
• David’s inquiry reflects wisdom, not fear (1).
• He honored his past and remembered where he came from (2‑4a).
• He respected history and the importance of relationships in the transition of power (4b‑7).
Action: Humbly ask God to direct your steps, even when opportunities seem wide open.
2. Confidence — Open doors still have challenges; confidence comes from God (8‑23).
• Not everyone is ready to follow or support you (8‑11).
• Even seemingly easy opportunities may involve unforeseen obstacles (12‑17).
• Headstrong pursuit without God’s guidance can be destructive (18‑23).
Action: If God has told you to go through a door, move forward with confidence, trusting His wisdom and guidance.
• Not everyone is ready to follow or support you (8‑11).
• Even seemingly easy opportunities may involve unforeseen obstacles (12‑17).
• Headstrong pursuit without God’s guidance can be destructive (18‑23).
Action: If God has told you to go through a door, move forward with confidence, trusting His wisdom and guidance.
3. Pace — God’s timing is often different from ours (24‑3:1).
• A well‑placed interruption brought an important pause to bloodshed (25‑27).
• Physical space brought a much‑needed slowing of the pace of conflict (28‑32).
• God slowly but steadily established David as king (3:1).
Action: Put pacers into your life.
• A well‑placed interruption brought an important pause to bloodshed (25‑27).
• Physical space brought a much‑needed slowing of the pace of conflict (28‑32).
• God slowly but steadily established David as king (3:1).
Action: Put pacers into your life.
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