More Than Words - #3 I Can See As God Sees

Intro: Me -

I never get anything out of the Bible when I read it - I’m going to explain why… and how you can start seeing.

The Bible IS a difficult book - until you understand the doctrine of REVELATION

Ill - Low light… bright light = clarity More = better

Revelations: The Holy Spirit showing me the meaning of God’s Word and how it applies to my life.

John 14:26 NLT

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.

The Bible is the only book where you can talk to the Author as you read.

How does this work?

Ephesians 1:18–19 NLT

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power

ENLIGHTENED = The light came on! A ha moment! Yes! I got it! I understand! That’s Revelation.

You’re spiritual eyes were opened!

When I see as God sees...

Problems have solutions

Psalm 119:130 NLT

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.

Story - Sarah go jealous of Hagar and threw her & her son out of the house

Gen 21:

Genesis 21:19 NLT

Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.

Gen 2

Genesis 21:19 NLT

Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.

2. Progress has barriers

2. Progress has barriers

Psalms 119

Psalm 119:165 NLT

Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.

Story - A prophet of God named Balaam agreed to help some bad guys

Numbers 22:31 NLT

Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the roadway with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam bowed his head and fell face down on the ground before him.

3. Attacks have defenses

Psalm 119:98 NLT

Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.

Psalms 119:

Story - The Arameans were at war with Israel, but every time they would attack Isreal - God would warn Elisha of the battle plan!

2 Kings 6:17 NLT

Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.

2 Kings

4. Grief has hope

Psalm 119:92 NLT

If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.

Psalms 119:92

Story - The day Jesus was resurrected, 2 grieving disciples were walking down the road to Emmaus

Luke 24:31 NLT

Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!

How to See What God Sees

Ask God to reveal your relationship with Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 2:14 NLT

But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.

John 3:3 NLT

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

2. Ask God to reveal your blind spots

Psalm 119:18 NLT

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.

2. Ask God to reveal your blind spots

Psalm 32:8 NLT

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.

Psalms 119:

3. Ask God to reveal your pride & purity

Psalm 25:9 NLT

He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

Matthew 5:8 NLT

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

Matt 5:

4. Ask God to reveal His purpose

Psalm 119:33–34 NLT

Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.