Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. God is more concerned with your maturity than your blessings. Our Fellowship Meetings Are All Currently Virtual.

Marine litter is a huge ecological problem.

(3) Gods discipline sometimes involves illness (16:12).

He will delay blessings if it will help you grow. Moses reminded the Israelites that God was taking them into a land of hills and valleys, of water and streams, a land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year (Deuteronomy 11:11-12). In John 8:2-12, a woman who had 3. Please note that I did not say just how well you understand the Word, but rather, how well you understand and obey, because knowledge without obedience leads to delusion (James 1:22). This doesnt mean going around with a phony smile all the time.

Not all of Gods discipline is for sin.

Love One Another The Overlooked Commandment. (5) Committing ourselves to worship the Lord (15:8b-15, 18). Proverbs 24:10 states, If you are slack in the day of distress, your strength is limited. In other words, a time of distress is the true measure of your strength, so youd better get your act together during a time of relative calm so that youll be ready when the trial hits. Consequence #2: Your blessings are delayed, or even denied.

Inside was $4,000! Moreover, disobedience can inflict so much emotional pains on us to the extent that we become a slave to bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, and so forth.

When a believer (and Asa, without question, was a believer) continues in sin and refuses Gods means of correction, God will often take him in death. 1. All rights reserved.

Hello golden streets, glorified bodies, endless days, and the fresh air of New Jerusalem! He did for us what we cannot do for ourselves. The central lesson of Asas life is summed up by the otherwise unknown prophet Azariah (2 Chron. Apparently his father had set the precedent (16:3). I am a classic type-A personality who feels that if Im not doing something, I must be in sin. God loves diversity and everybodys walk with Him is different WebFailing to glorify God and give thanks not only leads to idolatry, but to degenerate living.

That is the life that goes beyond the one we live on earth to the one we will live in Heaven with God. The Habit of Habits: Responding to Christs forgiveness means giving up our old ways.

Ezekiel 1:1, NIV, We often need fresh starts after enduring bitter disappointments. (1) Gods strong support means rest. Those who walk with God have a better understanding of the work of ministry. Often God sends problems to make us more like Jesus.

Even more, we should practice demonstrating our forgiveness by our acts of lovingkindness. WebSo, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. Yet, just as they were getting ready to cross over into their Promised Land, they started questioning and doubting that God could take these enemies out for them, even though God had just got done delivering them from an entire Egyptian nation several years earlier! WebSo one of the consequences of not putting God first in your life is that you will constantly feel lost and out of place in this world. God gave what He could to His people to keep them from worshipping other idols. One of the best benefits we have of walking with God is that we can be sure we have eternal life. But when you start cutting down their idols and confronting people in positions of influence who are leading Gods people into pagan thinking, people get very upset! Sometimes He graciously gives us a warning when we havent done wrong, but were in danger.

Jesus told a story about a 2. Psalm 32:4.

He is committed to caring for us, watching over us, and giving us strength when we are within His will.

The question I want to leave with you today is, Are you tending your inner fire? I praise you and pray for all these things in Jesus' name. The patriarch Isaac could have written that book about his father, Abraham.

But He also uses problems to turn us from sin. He was from a priestly family, and he undoubtedly looked forward to serving God in Jerusalems temple.

What are some ways American Christianity mixes worldly ideas with Gods ways?

When a believer (and Asa, without question, was a believer) continues in sin and refuses Gods means of correction, God will often take him in death.

They do not have empirical knowledge of Jesus' way of working. 8:39). Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, I never knew you.

Web8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God 1.

When we seek the Lord, we enjoy His peace.

In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility. The passage 1 Samuel 13:13-14 shares the consequence for not waiting on God: You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. Instead, the Lord sought a new King to replace Saul.

They wrote angry letters to the elders calling for my resignation. Here are two very powerful Scripture verses describing the above scenario. The treasury of Scripture will enrich your mind, refocus your goals, replace your doubts, and redirect your pathbut only if you read it and heed it.

It begins with unthankfulness and indifference and results in the lowering of our standards. James 2:23. William Gurnall, Now it came to pass in those days that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. Theres nothing wrong with going to doctors, but our trust needs to be in the Lord, not in the doctors. As Paul wrote in Galatians 2:20, the life we now live is the life of Christ in us as we keep our faith in Him. Dont get hung up on the verses you dont understand. Get instant access to the Grow Your Faith Devotional series delivered to your email. The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession.

A great misconception carried by many Christians has to do with the location of heaven.

declares theLord. When he failed to confess his sin to God, his bones grew old and he groaned all the day long (verse 3). Walking with God you would be conformed to His will, not being conformed to the world, but being transformed within. Amid the strange and apocalyptic vision described in Ezekiel 1, God called the thirty-year-old exile to be a powerful prophet.

19Is it I whom they provoke? You can readily see how this is a danger in our day. Waiting is an essential part of the Christian life and, as I learned, there are hefty consequences to not developing this spiritual discipline. That verse changes our view of idolatry. Life is full of hardships and heaviness. Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord, . Do not settle for ignorance.

All four of these verses are as clear as they can be. Dwight L. Moody, The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Earlier this year, a volunteer for a charity in Arizona was going through books donated for a sale. Jesus understood this better and gave a standing instruction that anyone who wants to be His disciple must walk with Him (Mathew 16:24).

Those who work for God but do not walk with Him do not have a deep relationship with Him. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. [Asa] commanded Judah to seek the Lord God of their fathers and to observe the law and commandment (2 Chron.

Need us? I want to intentionally be sensitive to God's voice and have an obedient heart towards Him. Is it a sin for a Christian to use trans pronouns? Mark 2:5. He is looking for those who will follow Him fully. Being willing to fully follow God means that you are willing to enter into this full surrender with Him where He will be the One who will fully guide your steps in this life not you or anyone else. Fellowship with the saints. But that seems to be bending the text.

This took a lot of courage. You are so faithful and understanding of my circumstances and you reach down to me with compassion.

D. L. Moody, In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.

Though it was blazing yesterday, neglect it today and it will die. E. M. Bounds, All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. The Habit of Laziness: Failing to do whats right is just as bad as doing whats wrong. If youre a convenience Christian--you worship when you dont have something else to do and you give when you have a little extra so it doesnt pinch you--then youre not seeking the Lord. That means communing with Him, walking with Him, living for Him, and above all, trusting Him and His promises. You can talk about living a separated life all you want and people wont get upset. The stronger you grow in the Lord, the more you become painfully aware of your own weakness, which drives you to trust in God alone. Lets make our walk with God our central goal. I dont wait well. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. We dont know whether or not Asas life would have been extended if he had repented, but it may have been. 26Yet they did not listen to me or incline their ear,but stiffened their neck.

Walking with God you would be able to face the temptations of Satan by putting on the armor of God, To think less of Gods gift would be to devalue it; to think realistically about it allows one to serve humbly.

I must pray for alignment with His heart and pray for a repentant heart. Pauls topic is the grace given by God to each Christian to serve in the Body of Christ.

Goodbye hardship and heaviness. Fish become entangled in discarded fishing nets and lines, with bellies full of plastic debris they have swallowed. ), Address:1900 W. Crescent Ave.Anaheim, CA 92801, 2021 HolyWave Ministry of Sa-Rang Community Church. Walking With God 3 1. Do not settle for ignorance. A pastors wife reported that she was on a search for such easy answers one morning as she sat with thousands of others to listen to a retired missionary, a spiritual veteran near 80. Officially, church historians recognize seven ecumenical church councils held between A.D. 325 and A.D. 787. Many who are genuinely called by God have deviated to pursue fame and wealth. Whenever I get sick, I examine my heart to make sure that I have not sinned or forsaken the Lord in some way. Consequence #2: Your blessings are delayed, or even denied. Talk about rejection!

The reality of our communion with God is attested by our communion of love with those who are his.

Its not just bowing down to a small carved statue or a pagan worshiper offering incense at a shrine to Buddha. Call 1.843.784.6083 Mailing Address: P.O. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. I pray for a heart that is pure and surrenders to you.

1. WebSo, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.

Walking in the sphere of truth, righteousness, and love, we have fellowship with all those who walk in the same sphere.

The godly George Muller used to pray as he grew older, Lord, dont let me become a wicked old man. When I first heard his prayer, I thought, Come on, George. Rather, seek to obey the ones you do understand. Fellowship with the saints. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. As we read the Bible and immerse ourselves in Gods truth and character, our lives are changedwe become more like Him. Use your imagination to see every word of Scripture turning to gold as you read it. Asas unholy alliance with Benhadad worked like a charm. Peter wrote his final letter shortly before his execution. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord 's hand double for all her sins. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post.

The minute we stop feeding our inner fire with God it begins to die out and we face the danger of forsaking God. There is always a righteous choice to be made if we are willing to seek it. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you.

They do not have empirical knowledge of Jesus' way of working. This is a very dangerous trend in the body of Christ.

But in all this Asa had forsaken the Lord, and he incurred Gods discipline.

His calling is to take the gospel to where no one has neither preached nor heard about Jesus.

When People Let You Down: Dealing with Disappointment. This shows me how important it is to be filled daily in order to open my eyes and ears to the Lord. And mental consequences have to do with the fact that sin burdens the conscience of men.

Even though God had sent them His servants and prophets daily, they still strayed and did not listen. Deuteronomy 11:12, In a letter to Brigadier General Thomas Nelson, George Washington marveled at how Gods hand had protected him and given success to the cause of liberty: The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and avoid the pressures of this ever-changing world? Daniels three friends in Babylon demonstrated integrity when they were threatened with being burned alive (Daniel 3:16-18). Start today! God is far more willing to save sinners than sinners are to be saved. When Gods mandates go unfulfilled on earth, Gods glory is diminished. Walking in the sphere of truth, righteousness, and love, we have fellowship with all those who walk in the same sphere. With the other prophets, the second time meant additional prophetic utterances they were to deliver.

Consequence #2: Your blessings are delayed, or even denied.

Are you a whole person or a fractioned person today? I want to intentionally be sensitive to God's voice and have an obedient heart towards Him.

The Hebrew word literally means to trample under foot; the picture is that of frequenting a place so often that you beat a path there. Integrity of heart is indispensable. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc Used by permission.

(1) Gods discipline involves verbal correction (16:7-9). He cut down her idol and publicly crushed and burned it to let everyone know where he stood! You will consistently feel like you are missing out on what you were created to do and you will feel like you are wasting your life. Copyright 1994, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. As it is written: Gods name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you (Romans 2:24). Working for God without walking with Him will not give our works the desired value. He didnt inquire of the Lord first. They were disobedient out of ignorance. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. Priests began their temple duty at the age of thirty. We must look for and take "the way of escape" God provides in every situation where temptation is found (verse 13). Whether we realize it or not, it is part of our past, and it will be part of our future. Oscar Amaechina is the president of Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network, Abuja, Nigeria.

He was accused of blaspheming by saying He had the authority to forgive sinssomething only God can do. Again, not all sickness is due to sin. Walking with God you would be able to face the temptations of Satan by putting on the armor of God, Or soberly and realistically according to the grace of God in your life? None of us is above God's discipline if we engage in sin.

CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. It begins with unthankfulness and indifference and results in the lowering of our standards.

; see 14:4, 7; 15:2, 4, 12, 13, 15; 16:12). If we heed His verbal correction, He doesnt have to get any tougher. Revelation 21:1.

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1 Peter 5:5, NIV, What is humility?

Thats just when God appeared to him as he was among the exiles by the Kebar River. But well soon put aside the tent of our earthly body, and what a relief! Its possible to have a good method for a quiet time or for witnessing or church growth, and subtly to fall prey to trusting the method rather than in God Himself.

M. S. Kimber in The Sunday School World, 1893, I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside. Friendship is the marriage of affections. Walking in the sphere of truth, righteousness, and love, we have fellowship with all those who walk in the same sphere. But that is what forgiving someone meansrestoring relationships to the status they enjoyed before the offense took place.

The victory over the world, the flesh, the devil, and sin was won by the Cross and the empty tomb. You provide and make my paths straight. He is saved and goes to heaven, but his life on earth is cut short. After all, as Jesus explained, actions speak louder than words (Mark 2:8-11). (2) Gods discipline sometimes involves problems to cause us to turn to Him (16:9b, wars). If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!. The Habit of Laziness: Failing to do whats right is just as bad as doing whats wrong. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Creating a more posture-friendly workspace can definitely help, but it won't totally undo the muscle tightness caused by sitting 40 to 50 hours each week.

Many young ministers are deceived by those who claim that they walk with God. Choose your way or anyone elses way and you will reap absolutely nothing in this life as far as God is concerned when it is all finally said and done. Is it the opposite of pride? This mindset has landed me in a heap of trouble on more than one occasion. In periods of modern droughts, aerial photographs document the receding water levels in reservoirs around the stateshorelines growing wider and drier as water levels fall. Those are the consequences of not having enough faith and belief in God the Father and not being willing to fully follow Him in this life. 2 Peter 1:13-14, NIV.

I have heard someone saying, "I decided to become a Christian because of the lifestyle of my neighbor."

And that mandate extends to our personal life as well.

This is part of our series on the Full Surrender. WebSo one of the consequences of not putting God first in your life is that you will constantly feel lost and out of place in this world. America is full of them. To what things was Paul referring? The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. The story of King Asa makes this point clearly. The people leaned on their own understanding and were hardened with evil. It begins with unthankfulness and indifference and results in the lowering of our standards. [The Lord] loves, and cares, and sympathizes, and understands, and seeks, and saves, and forgives, and helps, and encourages, and walks by our side taking care of us in life when we cant take care of ourselves. Pauls letter to the people at Corinth was an exhortation to remain steadfast. Often disciplining children will be looked down upon, as if left alone, children will naturally blossom into maturity and wisdom. Disobedience can ruin the very person God wants us to be. This passage really highlighted the consequences of not walking with the Lord. Gods discipline flows from His love and holiness, not out of meanness. Those who work for God but do not walk with Him do not have a deep relationship with Him. He had skeletons in his closet and fell into temptation. Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquities. When He told the man that his sins were forgiven (and by extension, he was healed), He was criticized. Country music goes drag: It was just a matter of time, Jesus Christs resurrection: The best documented event of ancient history. By devoting time each day to the study of Gods Word.

Hiding sin does not remove it from Gods sight; but when we seek Gods forgiveness, the refreshing living water from the Father is poured out on us and we are restoredthat is the power of confession. The lesson of Asa is, If we seek the Lord He will strongly support us, but if we forsake Him, we will come under His discipline. Jonah was a disobedient prophet. Many of them left the church, all because I said, This teaching is from the world, not from the Lord, and were not going to follow it.. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight Or is it things below?

I understand 14:5, which says that Asa removed the high places when compared with 15:17, which says the high places were not removed, to mean that Asa tried to remove all the high places, but that he wasnt totally successful. But later he forsook the Lord and incurred His discipline.

This passage really highlighted the consequences of not walking with the Lord. Gods Word is a powerful litmus test for our souls and actions. He had skeletons in his closet and fell into temptation. WebCheck out this great listen on Audible.com. He can be trusted and He wants to bless you beyond your imagination (Ephesians 3:20). The Bible recognizes that at times we will be sorrowful. God commissioned Jonah to go east to Assyria, to the capital of Nineveh and deliver a message of judgment. For more, log onto, 8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God, responsibility to take care of the Lords business, commit your entire being to knowing the will of God, they knew the One in whom they had placed their trust.

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document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Scripture taken from New King James Version. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!. Dont miss or even delay your blessing because you refuse to wait on God. I confess, patience is not my strongest virtue. But Muller knew that even after all those years, his fire with God would soon die out and become just a pile of ashes if left untended.

You have to wonder why Asa trusted the Lord against the huge army of Zerah (14:9-11), but failed when it came to this lesser army of Baasha.

Genesis 1:28. As a Christian speaker, I teach the practical steps for renewing your mind, growing in faith and discovering your God-given purpose to help you live an abundant and joyful life. Walking With God 3 1.

This radical downward trend begins in the realm of our thinking. Here are two more good verses showing the negative consequences of not being willing to fully follow God in this life. 3 Truths to Remember When Youre Tired of Waiting on God. Not speaking the truth will be our downfall, Christianity and LGBT: I'm a refugee from Side A, but Side B concerns me, too, Relentlessly pursuing Gods will for your life, Passing on the faith: Good news and bad news, 7 effective lies the devil tells believers, My response as a former Muslim to Barry 'Phanatik' Goodwin leaving Christianity, Tennessee evangelist Perry Stone won't face charges in sexual misconduct case, Jim Caviezel stars in Angel Studios film about true story of federal agent who saved children from sex trafficking, Trumps indictment:The latest reminder the Left doesnt care about justice, Christian faith and the illusion of secularism. Theyre building a palace for me over there. I pray that you will meet with me as I seek you every day. And he encouraged his readers not to make the same mistake he had made (verses 9-10). When a believer (and Asa, without question, was a believer) continues in sin and refuses Gods means of correction, God will often take him in death. If your beliefs, and therefore your actions, have become divided, gather them back together as you commit to God and His Word. A classic Bible verse that reminds us of one of the best benefits of walking with God is John 3:16. God loves diversity and everybodys walk with Him is different To first-century leaders in the Roman world, the imagery was familiar: A victorious Roman general returning from battle leading his soldiers and their captives into the city. Paul writes that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our care and use of our body.

We cannot go through life without being hurt by others, so we should learn to forgive. Often disciplining children will be looked down upon, as if left alone, children will naturally blossom into maturity and wisdom. Disobedience can ruin the very person God wants us to be. He spoke of looking forward to these things. and [looking] for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13-14). Rather, we should think of it soberly and realisticallyhumblyand minister accordingly. He committed more sins to cover up the first sin. When the apostle Paul wrote to his young pastoral protg, Timothy, he told him to show integrity in doctrine, to be incorruptible in belief and in actions.

Dont let your past keep you from trusting God for a second (or third, or fourth) chance. Is it things above? According to him, I have this great desperation for wealth, fame and crowd in my church and every pastor that I met with for advice told me that I cannot make it in ministry. He confessed how he has killed seven people for a renowned prophet who preaches Christ in Delta State. As Peter wrote, we look for a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13). A classic Bible verse that reminds us of one of the best benefits of walking with God is John 3:16. When the spies came back, ten of them came back with a bad report. Could any father set a more worthy example to his children or grandchildren than that of being friends with God? See the words about Jesus in the Gospels as sparkling like diamonds. Abraham and Sarah were promised a son but they werent content to wait for the promise to come to pass. This does not mean a trouble-free life. The activities of those who claim that they are working for God but are not walking with Him have brought shame and reproach to the body of Christ. This is also common when God is neglected in our world today; religion becomes abused for selfish and evil reasons. Prayer and a holy life are one. In fact, there are no instances of Jesus being asked to help or heal and Him answering, I am not willing. There is a place where the Bible says God is not willing, and that is 2 Peter 3:9. The Hebrews did not at first set up these shrines as blatant idolatry. It is obvious that every man's work will be tested by God, But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. Jonah 3:1-2.

Asa probably had a bad case of gout.

But how about a book titledThe Righteous Father? Rather, they looked at the way the pagans worshiped and said, Hey, thats a good idea--lets bring that into our worship of Yahweh. And so true worship was subtly polluted with worldly religion. But then I had an associate who got into 12 Step groups and wanted to bring them into the church. Waiting is an essential part of the Christian life and, as I learned, there are hefty consequences to not developing this spiritual discipline.

Jesus faced this dilemma when He healed a paralytic man. Hello Jesus! I have impulsively run into a marriage without asking God first, purchased high-ticket items without counting the cost, and made life-changing decisions without wise counsel. Methods and good management principles are fine, but we must be careful never to trust in them.