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Image: Big Shoes to Fill: Denver Broncos 2016

Have you ever had big shoes to fill? Have you ever thought, how am I ever going to make people happy after that performance?

I am a huge Denver Broncos fan. After winning Super Bowl 50 at the conclusion of the 2015 season, Peyton Manning announced his retirement. In the six seasons since Manning retired, the Broncos have had 11 different starting quarterbacks. Filling big shoes is hard and often people have little patience. However,

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Posessing the promise begins with recalling the promise (v. 1-4).

God's work is much bigger than any one individual (v. 1-2).

God's promises are big and dependable (v. 3-4)

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MTR: This week set aside a time to reflect on God's promises.

Posessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).

God calls his servants to be strong and courageous (v. 5-6).

God calls his servants to be faithful to his Word (v. 7-8).

God calls his servants to to place their confidence in him (v. 9).

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MTR: Spend some dedicated time in Scripture this week.

Posessing the promise is not an individual effort (v. 10-15).

God made people for community (v. 10-12)

God made people to join together with him in his work (v. 13-15).

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MTR: Make sure to set aside time and space to allow you to join with God in his work.

Posessing the promise is an act of obedience (v. 16-18).

Obedience involves taking action (v. 16-17.)

Obedience requires strength and courage (v. 18).

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MTR: Ask yourself what steps you need to take if you are to be obedient.

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