God is a second mile God — and He’s raising up a second mile church. In this message, Pastor Marcus unpacks what it means to go beyond what’s expected, just like Jacob, Joseph, and Rebekah.
When others mistreat you… when life feels unfair… God sees your faithfulness. And He blesses those who go further when no one’s watching. Don’t settle for average. The first mile is law — the second mile is love.
🔥 It’s time to be a second mile church.
📖 Key Scriptures
• Matthew 5:41 — Go the second mile. The first mile is obligation, the second mile is love.
• Genesis 31:36-42 — Jacob is mistreated by Laban but stays faithful. God blesses him for going the extra mile.
• Genesis 24:18-19 — Rebekah goes the extra mile by watering the servant’s camels. God honors her willingness.
• Genesis 39-41 — Joseph rises in Potiphar’s house, prison, and Egypt by going above what’s expected.
• Genesis 50:20 — Joseph forgives his brothers. “What you meant for evil, God meant for good.” A second mile kind of grace.
🔑 In this message:
• God blesses those who go the second mile, even when mistreated or overlooked.
• The first mile is duty — the second mile is love.
• Average is crowded — going the second mile sets you apart and pleases God.
• God is a second mile God — and He’s looking for a second mile people.
• A second mile church makes an impact far beyond its walls.
Jesus went the second mile for you. Will you go for Him?
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