Embracing the Unknown: A Faith Journey
Life often places us in situations where everything seems uncertain, where we were once blind, and now we see the presence of God. In these moments, it's essential to continually declare the truth of God's Word, boldly and openly, even when we can't see the way. Shifting our focus from the crisis to drawing closer to God is the key. Just like a child seeking comfort in a loving embrace, we should draw near to God, seeking understanding and growing in our faith. ?? #FaithJourney #EmbraceTheUnknown #DrawNearToGod #TrustInHim
1 Samuel 20: 41 "David's first step into the trails in the wilderness" https://youtu.be/GHyo7QPYVng
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? A Journey of Humility: Moses' Path ?
⚡ Moses was summoned by God while still a nobody. Astonishingly, that hasn't changed – he remains humble, despite all he's accomplished. The story unfolds through Moses: a confident man, schooled in Egypt's ways for 40 years, who assumed his role as deliverer would be accepted. Yet, his people rejected him.
? God intervened, guiding Moses to the desert's solitude for another 40 years. Here, the transformation began. From knowing it all to understanding he's nothing, Moses learned to shepherd with care, nurturing and loving God's people.
? Two sets of 40 years: one of prominence in Egypt, the next of humility in the wilderness. The latter years equipped him with wisdom he couldn't acquire from books. Now, as Moses embarks on the final 40 years, he's armed with the lessons from the desert, a humble shepherd leading God's chosen people.
#MosesJourney #PathOfHumility #DesertWisdom #TransformativeYears #DivineGuidance
1 Samuel 15:22 "To Obey is Better than Sacrifice" https://youtu.be/CHhx8FKITSs
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?⚖️ Unveiling the Heart's Brilliance: Embrace True Transformation ?✨ Amidst a world captivated by appearances, a powerful truth emerges: God, the divine observer, gazes directly into the heart. ?️? The pivotal question beckons, "Are you willing to echo the plea, 'Search my heart?' " Within this choice lies the doorway to authenticity, purity, and untold vitality. ?? The journey leads to refreshing expanses, where life brims abundantly. ?? Don't linger on surface facades; instead, focus inward, uttering, "Create in me a pure heart." The path unfolds through three transformative steps: trust, praise, and love manifested through obedience and service. ?? Breathe in the fresh air, embrace life's vitality, and let the heart's radiance shine anew. ?? #HeartTransformation #DivineObserver #UnveilingAuthenticity #EmbraceTrueVitality #JourneyInward #PurityWithin #TransformativeSteps #UnshakableTrust #RadiantObedience #ServiceAndLove
1 Samuel 16:7: https://youtu.be/rLDXq1cE_rY
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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on John 2:11-25 on 06/1/2022 for our Wednesday Bible Study.
John 2:11-25
The Wedding at Cana
11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.
12 After this He went down to Capernaum, He, His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not stay there many days.
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers' money and overturned the tables. 16 And He said to those who sold doves, "Take these things away! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise!" 17 Then His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up."
18 So the Jews answered and said to Him, "What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?" 19 Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." 20 Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?" 21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. 22 Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said.
Jesus Knows What Is in Man
23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.
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Embracing God's Unchanging Word
It's a temptation we all face: believing truths hold for everyone except ourselves. We think, "I'm the exception; I can maneuver around it." However, our intentions don't alter divine truths. A heart's desire can't reshape the facts.
? When God speaks, it's final. His words aren't flexible, open to interpretation. If we dare to reshape, adapt, or manipulate His declarations to fit our desires, we're embracing rebellion. This rebellion equals allowing our own wishes to rival God's established truth. It's like pitting your version of a word against His, hoping to bend His Word to suit you.
? Remember, changing His Word to suit our whims is dangerous territory.
#DivineTruths #UnchangingWord #GuardAgainstRebellion #AdaptingGodsWord #StayFaithful
1 Samuel 15:22 "To Obey is Better than Sacrifice" https://youtu.be/CHhx8FKITSs
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? Embrace Obedience: A Path of Trust ?
? Obedience needn't be a permanent commitment; it's a willingness to listen to your God. It's about asking, "What do you need from me? Where should I go?" Remember, obedience blooms from trust. As you tune into God's words and the whisper of His spirit, you're showing faith in His guidance.
? Let His words reflect in your life – obedience is surrender, aligning with His teachings. From relationships to daily life, think about how you mirror His truth. As a husband, consider: Does your action match His direction?
#EmbraceObedience #TrustThePath #GuidedByFaith #ReflectHisTeachings
1 Samuel 15:22 "To Obey is Better than Sacrifice" https://youtu.be/CHhx8FKITSs
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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on 1 Samuel 15:22 "To Obey is Better than Sacrifice" on 7/30/2023 for our Sunday Service.
1 Samuel 15:22 And Saul said, "They have brought them from the Amalekites; for the people spared the best of the sheep and the oxen, to sacrifice to the LORD your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed."
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