1. The 3 rd generation of faith is usually the most (at risk).

2 Chronicles 30:6 At the king’s command, couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and from his officials, which read: “People of Israel, return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that he may return to you who are left, who have escaped from the hand of the kings of Assyria.

Psalm 126:1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.

1. The 3 rd generation of faith is usually the most (at risk). 2. No person could ever dream of what God wants to do with those who (trust).

Psalm 126:2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

2 Chronicles 30:18-20 Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the Lord, who is good, pardon everyone who sets their heart on seeking God—the Lord, the God of their ancestors—even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary.” And the Lord heard Hezekiah and healed the people.

2 Chronicles 30:21 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great rejoicing, while the Levites and priests praised the Lord every day with resounding instruments dedicated to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 30:22-23 Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites, who showed good understanding of the service of the Lord. For the seven days they ate their assigned portion and offered fellowship offerings and praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors. The whole assembly then agreed to celebrate the festival seven more days; so for another seven days they celebrated joyfully.

2. No person could ever dream of what God wants to do with those who (trust). 3. The Lord loves a party that celebrates (great things).

Psalm 126:3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

3. The Lord loves a party that celebrates (great things). 4. To remember is to (recall), (reflect), and (relive).

Psalm 126:4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.

4. To remember is to (recall), (reflect), and (relive). 5. Big moments don’t always mean a big (turn around).

Psalm 126:5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites who were there went out to the towns of Judah, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. They destroyed the high places and the altars throughout Judah and Benjamin and in Ephraim and Manasseh. After they had destroyed all of them, the Israelites returned to their own towns and to their own property.

5. Big moments don’t always mean a big (turn around). 6. A big moment isn’t really big without a first follower (commitment) to (firsts).

Psalm 126:6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

6. A big moment isn’t really big without a first follower (commitment) to (firsts). 7. If I listen to God and really obey, it will bring (some tears).

2 Chronicles 31:9-10 Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the heaps; and Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord has blessed his people, and this great amount is left over.”

2 Chronicles 31:11-12 Hezekiah gave orders to prepare storerooms in the temple of the Lord, and this was done. Then they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts.

My Pilgrim Plan 1. What do I need to put down? 2. What do I need to pick up?

My Pilgrim Plan 2. What do I need to pick up? 3. Who will I invite?

My Pilgrim Plan 3. Who will I invite? 4. How will I know when I get there?