May I have a WORD with you?

Ep 133 (S8E1) A Daily Word from the Lord

• John • Season 8 • Episode 1

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References:

  • The Command - Isaiah 55:6-7
    • Seek - imperative (command)
    • Call - also imperative
    • Steps of repentance
      • The urgency of “while you can find Him,” and “while He is near.”
        • If you feel far from God, who moved?
        • He will never leave or forsake
      • Forsaking of wicked ways - see ESV
      • Banishing of evil thoughts - see NLT
      • Receiving the abundantly generous forgiveness
  • Our Transcendant God - Isa 55:8-9
    • Reality Check - don’t project your constraints, opinions or hurts onto God
      • Thoughts - מַחֲשָׁבָה (makh-ash-aw-baw')
        • Gen 6:5
        • 1 Chron 28:9
        • Ps 94:5-12 MSG
      • Higher - גָּבַהּ  (gaw-bah')
        • Exalted - God’s ways
        • Haughty - human ways
    • The Majesty of Mystery
      • We squirm when God and God’s ways don’t make sense to us.
      • But rejoice that God’s mercy and forgiveness are so far above our ability to be merciful and forgiving
  • God’s Word is Powerful!
    • Agricultural example
      • As rain and snow are to physical life
      • So is God’s word to spiritual life
    • Promised Power
      • It produces fruit
      • It accomplishes God’s intended purpose
        • God is not into idle talk
        • His words are intentional
    • Purposeful Sending
      • It is prosperous
  • Application Challenge:
    • This week, identify one "thought" or "way" that you need to surrender to God's "higher way." 
    • Spend one minute each morning reading these six verses slowly, asking God to let His Word "water" your heart like rain on dry ground.
    • Then spend another four minutes reading a paragraph or two in the New Testament. 
    • See what fruit comes in your life from the practice