What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Paul uses the examples of drunkenness and walking; Bro. Jeff explains here.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
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“Are you on the avenue of obedience?” Continuing with the essentials of obedience to God, Bro. Jeff helps us understand the importance of God’s timing and following God’s will.
“Is He your Lord?” Because He is Lord, He is the most worthy topic of our conversation. Bro. Jeff shares Biblical models of witnessing and challenges us to reflect Christ in our lifestyle and with our lips.
Just as Paul stressed to Timothy the importance of attending to truth, Bro. Jeff expresses how much more important that admonishment is for us today. We are nearer to end times than those apostles; our world needs the diligence of believers.
Whether it be those who couldn’t have children, those struggling in the middle of a storm, those needing forgiveness, those going through sorrow, those being intimidated, those needing to hear the gospel, those in the nastiest of places, the New Testament provides many examples of people who received grace and mercy in their time of need. God will hear and help those who humbly bow and seek Him in prayer.
“Sometimes we sow in tears before we reap in joy.” Bro. Jeff discusses the problem of having an unburdened heart for the things of the Lord. “How long has it been since you had a burden like our Savior?”
One door to blessing is obedience, and Bro. Jeff continues to provide practical pointers on how to hear from God and obey Him. Are you waiting on His timing? Following His will? Trusting in Him?
The early church, in the circumstances, character, and corruption of their giving, provides us much to consider with our own giving. How can we progress in giving like they did? Bro. Jeff provides insight in this message.