Gideon and the fleece
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Tear down that altar
Tear down that altar
God wont compete with an idol
nor can we worship both
Luke
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Gideon was afraid so he did it at night,
God knows us better than we and uses our shortcomings
Result of obedience
His father whom he feared
Towns people who wanted him dead
The Spirit came upon Gideon
Clothed in the Spirit V 33
Clothed in the Spirit V 33
The Spirit is like a garment
For us the Spirit is also a garment that when God looks at us he sees Jesus
The Spirit gives power
gives guidance
gives protection
gives comfort
gives words to say when needed
His father, the towns people, his tribe, surrounding tribes. said lets follow this man of Yahweh
Put out The Fleece
Put out The Fleece
Its a Principle that is used by many Christians today
have 2 choices...
Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
21-26
is it right to put out a fleece?
V 37 f- wet, gr dry
well maybe i got here to late the ground dried already
V 38 just as G said but???
V 39 fl dry, G wet
V 40 Just as G said
So whats the problem?
Its not by faith
Logos Hymnal Trust and Obey
Trust and Obey
Author: Rev. John H. Sammis
Composer: Daniel B. Towner
Tune: Trust and Obey (Towner)
Scripture: Gen 5:24
1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will;
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
2 Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
3 But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.
4 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Chorus Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.
Trust and Obey
Trust and Obey
Author: Rev. John H. Sammis
Author: Rev. John H. Sammis
Composer: Daniel B. Towner
Tune: Trust and Obey (Towner)
Scripture:
1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will;
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
2 Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
4 Then in fellowship sweet
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.
4 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Chorus Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey.
Logos Hymnal. (1995). (1st edition.). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
Logos Hymnal. (1995). (1st edition.). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
what if you get conflicting messages
what if you get conflicting messages
G is dictating to God, I’ll only do what you say if…V 36, V 37
And if you dont i dont
Knowing God’s Will
Knowing God’s Will
What is the difference between guidance and a guide?
Is it easier to follow a guide or his instructions?
How did Gideon know what he was supposed to do?
Jesus Told him Jesus is is the head of the body
As disciples Jesus leads us we are followeres
We need to apply the truths we learn from His word, and live as if Jesus is walking here beside us
Listen and Know Gods voice
2 Gods word is Gods will for my life
example being unequally yolked
Chic filet uncompromising in buisiness
…???
when we take precepts and principals from Gods word we get a picture of what Gods will is
some times the Scriptures that you read will answer the Question
is this between sin or Godly To God’s Glory
God is not going to take you out of character
God designed you to take on this...
God’s will for you will be according to how God made you
God uses others to give you wise counsel
God is going to give you peace