This morning, we are going to be making a quick “3500 foot flyover” of the lives of some people in the Sacred Scriptures, who chose to “Answer the Call of God” very simply: “Here I am!”
Our sin and rebellion against God will always bring separation and conflict. Sin always involves ongoing manipulation and deception. More sin and rebellion will never bring peace. However, in the midst of rebellion and sin we can continue to be a blessing to others no matter what. Ultimately, we need to climb Jacob’s ladder: By walking in obedience. By following after Jesus. By listening to God’s voice. By recognizing God’s active presence in our lives. And By committing our way to God.
Orienting the Christian life to personal communion with our God is the only hope for building an identity in Christ. We must be willing to separate ourselves, listen to God in the quiet moments, and let His still small voice guide our mission.
There will always be people and situations that let us down. However, we need to handle disappointments God’s way. With God’s help we can turn away from our selfish intentions and bitterness while doing all we can to trust in God’s provision and sovereign plan.
As Christ followers we should do all we can to protect our integrity in all of our relationships ultimately finding our integrity in Christ. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is full of truth. We need to listen to His voice of truth. Truth is ultimately realized in Jesus.
God will always direct our paths as we walk with Him in integrity, peace, submission and love. As we depend on Him we can find the stability and security we are longing for in our lives.
We can leave a Godly legacy: By being prepared to die.By striving to raise an uncontentious family.By living a life of prayer.By not playing favorites.By not taking advantage of other people.
There are many churches that have become ineffective in their ministry as they have lost their vision and mission. But the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The main thing by God’s grace is to make disciples who make disciples for the glory of God. Our Mission is to make disciples. Our Motive is love. God’s chosen Method of disciplemaking is through the church. It’s time to get into the game.
We need to do all we can to help our children find a godly spouse. We can help our children look for Christ-like character qualities in a future mate. As parents we can honor God as we raise our children, doing all we can to help them prepare for what God has for them.
God will surely test our faith from time to time. But He alone is worthy of our worship as He is the provider of all that we need. We need to make ourselves available to His loving work in our lives, laying everything on the altar as we eagerly comply with His call on our lives.
We don’t need to fear our circumstances, our future or other people. Rather, we need to fear God and God alone with a reverential awe. His love and compassion for us will dispel our fears. We can know with certainty that He will hear our cries, lift us up, and open our eyes to see Him for all that He is to us.
There are so many around us who just don’t realize what is at stake for them with regard to the moral decisions that they are making apart from God. How we respond to God is a matter of life and death. As God is in the process of saving us from the destructive power of sin through our faith in Christ, we need to do all that we can to help others know that He is our rescue.