So how do we understand what God is and is going to do around us?
The simple answer is that he tells us! He speaks to us!
I don't know about you, but I've never heard an audible voice from the heavens before! But I have heard God speak on occasions before to reveal his purposes and ways, in a variety of ways!
Here are some ways.......through........my thoughts, my conscience, a strong impression, the Bible, other people and circumstance........(Next week we will look at these in more detail)
I would love to hear alot more from Him!
This is the amazing truth. God wants to and does speak to us! Do you believe this, even though is may not have been your experience up til now. He who belongs to God hears what God says. John 8:47
We see God speaking in the bible, why would He stop speaking to us today? God doesn't change!
This was from my reading........ "I hear many people say something like this: "Lord, I really want to do your will. So stop me if I am wrong and bless me if I am right." The only problem is I don't see this pattern anywhere in the Scriptures......Doing as they please and then putting the responsibility on God to intervene and stop them.
If you want to know the will and voice of God, you must give the time and effort to cultivate a love relationship with Him. That is what he wants!"
As I've mentioned before, the biblical pattern is that God usually gives directions one step at a time and according to His timing!
If you do not have clear instructions from God in a matter, pray and wait. Depend on God's timing. Don't get in a hurry. He may be withholding directions to cause you to seek Him more intently. God is more interested in a love relationship with you than what you can do for Him.
Your thoughts?
NOTICES
QUEST this Friday: BBQ social at Katrina's place, 16B Charmaine Place: Bring own meat and one extra to share (drink, salad, rolls, snacks) 6:30pm-9.30pm
YOUNG LEADERS COURSE: TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE RESPONDED, THANK YOU! We will have a short meeting this Sunday after church. Keep Saturday morning 24'th October free for first get-together!
Live Life, Honour the Call, Walk in Love, Truth and Power
Gordon
Services at
9.00am, 10.30am & 5.00pm
Worship & Learning
“Joined to the Vine”
John 15: 1-8
Worship: Craig Blackwood
Speaker: Rodney Duncan
At the 10.30 service Chantelle Wright and Lisa Trist will confess their faith in baptism.
JC’s Kids: Christmas Parade
Preparation
JC’s Explorers: God’s Son, Jesus, is born.
6.30pm Youth Tea -$3 please
Newcomers are welcome
Tuesday 24th Nov 6.00am Prayer Meeting in the Office
Thu 26th Nov 2.00pm BMF in the church hall
Sat 28th Nov 4-6pm Working Bee in the church hall
Sat 6th December Christmas
Parade in Browns Bay
Donations of Christmas treats such as puddings, sweets, nuts, chutneys and other goodies will be gratefully accepted.