Series: Refueled – week 3

Theme: Living full when life keeps draining you

1. Stop limiting God’s power

   • We often say God is all-powerful yet keep the “door” to our lives barely cracked.

   • Psalm 147:5 – His understanding and power are limitless.

   • Revelation 3:20 – Jesus knocks; he won’t kick the door in. You and I are the doorkeepers.

   • Empty souls are usually self-locked souls.

2. Start with the next thing

   • “Give God everything” feels abstract; begin by handing Him the very next thing He highlights.

   • Door wide-open living is a moment-by-moment surrender.

   • Abraham’s altar (Genesis 22:16-17) – he even placed Isaac, his dearest “next thing”, in God’s hands.

   • When the next thing goes on the altar, God replaces it with freedom and fresh fuel.

3. Look out for God’s blessing

   • Galatians 3:14 – the blessing of Abraham flows to us in Christ.

   • 2 Corinthians 3:18 – His Spirit refills and reshapes us to look like Jesus.

   • The result: security, peace that settles in your bones, and joy that overflows.

   • John 10:10 – Jesus’ goal isn’t survival but abundant life.

Key images

• Gas tank vs. fountain – the Spirit keeps “being filled” (present tense in Greek).

• Door metaphor – power flows where access is granted.

• Next-thing altar – surrender is progressive, not once-for-all.

Take-home prayers

• “Lord, show me the next thing you’re asking for today.”

• “All my life you have been faithful; help me keep the door wide open.”

Call to Action

• Identify one area you still control—schedule, wallet, relationship, habit—and give God total access this week.

• Expect fresh fuel: guidance, courage, and opportunities to bless others.