Walking In Wisdom
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Introduction:
Introduction:
Last week, Ray challenged us to allow the light to expose our sin. That’s what I got out of it anyway. But, that very light awakens us to what God wants to do in our lives and it gives us very specific challenges for us. So… because we are awakened, we should be seeking wisdom. So, as God challenges us to seek wisdom today, let’s pray...Amen.
Last week, Ray challenged us to allow the light to expose our sin. That’s what I got out of it anyway. But, that very light awakens us to what God wants to do in our lives and it gives us very specific challenges for us. So… because we are awakened, we should be seeking wisdom. So, as God challenges us to seek wisdom today, let’s pray...Amen.
Walk Carefully v15
Walk Carefully v15
1. Live Like the Wise. What does it look like to live like the wise? When we speak of being awakened, it looks differently to the world than to the follower of Christ. In this day, if you are “woke”, you adhere to the ways and thoughts of the world or you get “cancelled” right? When Jesus awakens our soul we are opened up to new challenges and opportunities. So being awakened in Christ is to be given a new focus and a new vision in the light He provides. Verse 16 - 20 really gives us a great path to walk to find wisdom. Lets look at it.
1. Live Like the Wise. What does it look like to live like the wise? When we speak of being awakened, it looks differently to the world than to the follower of Christ. In this day, if you are “woke”, you adhere to the ways and thoughts of the world or you get “cancelled” right? When Jesus awakens our soul we are opened up to new challenges and opportunities. So being awakened in Christ is to be given a new focus and a new vision in the light He provides. Verse 16 - 20 really gives us a great path to walk to find wisdom. Lets look at it.
Seizing opportunities - Redeeming the time vs.15-16
Seizing opportunities - Redeeming the time vs.15-16
Seizing every day God gives you. Live expectantly. God has given each of us gifts to use to further His kingdom here and now. That’s our focus here right? To Love and Lead one another to Find and Follow Jesus. (I got that right, right?) God will guide you to do that very thing because that’s His heart. We can only do that if we are mindful of what He wants us to do.
Seizing every day God gives you. Live expectantly. God has given each of us gifts to use to further His kingdom here and now. That’s our focus here right? To Love and Lead one another to Find and Follow Jesus. (I got that right, right?) God will guide you to do that very thing because that’s His heart. We can only do that if we are mindful of what He wants us to do.
God’s Guidance v17
God’s Guidance v17
Be thoughtful and seek God’s will. Seek what He would have you to do. I always stress here the importance of getting into God’s Word to finding His path for you in this life. It’s in His Word and your personal times that you speak to Him and He to you. It also comes from close fellowship with other believers. Now a word of caution. Remember, walk carefully. Be careful who you seek counsel from. Share a word about Ray and Reuben speaking life into me. We need to understand that God is calling us and we are walking with Him and He with us.
Be thoughtful and seek God’s will. Seek what He would have you to do. I always stress here the importance of getting into God’s Word to finding His path for you in this life. It’s in His Word and your personal times that you speak to Him and He to you. It also comes from close fellowship with other believers. Now a word of caution. Remember, walk carefully. Be careful who you seek counsel from. Share a word about Ray and Reuben speaking life into me. We need to understand that God is calling us and we are walking with Him and He with us.
Be Filled with the Spirit - Praise Him v18-19
Be Filled with the Spirit - Praise Him v18-19
Control and Stability are key here. Now, alcohol is a hot topic for many people. It has been a stumbling block in my own life a time or two. We could build a series on this one topic. Here we are talking about control. The word says to not be drunk. Drunkenness will bring ruin. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. How? Praises and Prayer (v19). We fill our hearts with Jesus. Hide His word in our hearts. We have a song in our hearts and on our lips. We Praise His name. I have a bad habit of negative self talk. It’s one area I am working on. I remember one Father’s Day my daughter gave me a poem about God didn’t make no junk. I’ve been working on it a long time (lol). This is what we are talking about. God doesn’t want that. He wants a heart that is focused on the truth of who He is that Praises His name. That’s how we Love and Lead! Because God has awakened our souls, we should be thankful.
Control and Stability are key here. Now, alcohol is a hot topic for many people. It has been a stumbling block in my own life a time or two. We could build a series on this one topic. Here we are talking about control. The word says to not be drunk. Drunkenness will bring ruin. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. How? Praises and Prayer (v19). We fill our hearts with Jesus. Hide His word in our hearts. We have a song in our hearts and on our lips. We Praise His name. I have a bad habit of negative self talk. It’s one area I am working on. I remember one Father’s Day my daughter gave me a poem about God didn’t make no junk. I’ve been working on it a long time (lol). This is what we are talking about. God doesn’t want that. He wants a heart that is focused on the truth of who He is that Praises His name. That’s how we Love and Lead! Because God has awakened our souls, we should be thankful.
Encouraging One Another - Be Thankful v20
Encouraging One Another - Be Thankful v20
God has lead us into His presence so we ought to be thankful. Not just all the good things but the bad things as well. Be thankful for everything. Through Jesus we have everything we need. Today the word of God has shown us that we need to seek God’s wisdom in our lives. He has shown us that He gives us opportunities and understanding to serve Him. He gives us joy in our lives to be a light and to praise. If God is speaking to you today, please let us know. We have our prayer team at the front who would love to pray with you about any need you have.
God has lead us into His presence so we ought to be thankful. Not just all the good things but the bad things as well. Be thankful for everything. Through Jesus we have everything we need. Today the word of God has shown us that we need to seek God’s wisdom in our lives. He has shown us that He gives us opportunities and understanding to serve Him. He gives us joy in our lives to be a light and to praise. If God is speaking to you today, please let us know. We have our prayer team at the front who would love to pray with you about any need you have.
