30 Sep 2015
Knowing God's will & having the courage to walk in it can expose one to risk. Being in it guarantees protection. Elijah walked into a "risky" place 1Kg18:7-18
Knowing God's will & having the courage to walk in it can expose one to risk. Being in it guarantees protection. Elijah walked into a "risky" place 1Kg18:7-18
Elijah was operating in God's will & he followed His instructions. God did what He wanted to do. He had a willing vessel. Let's yield to His will 1Kgs18:19-40
What's the most difficult thing to do in your opinion? Is your God mighty enough to do it? He can do much more than you think or imagine. 1Kgs18:20-39
We must rid ourselves of bitterness & anger if we want to be effective in our divine calling. Tough times build godly character. Vindictiveness kills Gen50:19f
Joseph's dreams, being sold to the Medianites instead of being killed, experiences in Portiphar's house & in jail prepared him for service in Egypt. And you?
Are we like the sinful woman who knew she wasn't perfect but worshipped the Lord the only way she knew-extravagantly; an expression of her gratitude? Lk7:36-50
Despite the difficult circumstances we are going through, take time to thank God & acknowledge Him for being a good God. Enter His presence with thanks Ps100
As you walk with God He'll prepare you for a task. Jacob's encounter prepared him to reconcile with Esau & become Israel, founder of God's nation Gen32:22-32
Are we like the children who want the Lord to operate like a puppet under their control? Do we tell Him what to say & do or allow Him to have His way Lk7:31-32
Are we fully committed to the divine purpose of Christ's call to spread the gospel? Are we like the pharisees, religious, yet rejecting God's plan? Lk7:18-35