be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind

God shows you that He’s going to transform you. Consider these Scriptures:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

You were born again by believing God. You accepted Christ as your personal Lord and Savior from sin. The moment you were born again, you became a new creation. Your spirit was joined to God’s Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” You are a three-part being, spirit, soul or mind, and body. Your spirit is redeemed. In your spirit, you are seated in heavenly places. Now, the battle is for your mind. Satan wants it. You must choose.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:1-2

Ask God to answer these questions:
What does it mean for you to be born again?
What’s the difference between you being born again and being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ?
What is a new creation in Christ?
What does it mean that your spirit is joined with God’s Spirit?
Why does Satan want your mind?

Bonus questions:
What does it mean for you to be called a son of God?
What does it mean for you to be transformed by the renewing of your mind?
What is the difference between you being born again and growing to maturity in Christ?
What does it mean that you are seated in heavenly places with Christ?
Since the renewing of your mind is in passive voice, Who is renewing your mind and how?

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GOD IS GOING TO TRANSFORM YOU

God shows you that He’s going to transform you. Consider these Scriptures:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

You were born again by believing God. You accepted Christ as your personal Lord and Savior from sin. The moment you were born again, you became a new creation. Your spirit was joined to God’s Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” You are a three-part being, spirit, soul or mind, and body. Your spirit is redeemed. In your spirit, you are seated in heavenly places. Now, the battle is for your mind. Satan wants it. You must choose.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:1-2

Ask God to answer these questions:
What does it mean for you to be born again?
What’s the difference between you being born again and being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ?
What is a new creation in Christ?
What does it mean that your spirit is joined with God’s Spirit?
Why does Satan want your mind?

Bonus questions:
What does it mean for you to be called a son of God?
What does it mean for you to be transformed by the renewing of your mind?
What is the difference between you being born again and growing to maturity in Christ?
What does it mean that you are seated in heavenly places with Christ?
Since the renewing of your mind is in passive voice, Who is renewing your mind and how?

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LOVE, JOY, AND PEACE

Sing about love, joy, and peace to a dry and thirsty land.
Sing about hope and sweet release among those building on the sand.
Sing about Jesus, He’s the only way to be set free from sin today,
So in all you do and in all you say, compel them to come in.

Stay in His presence,
Flow in His love,
Cherish His Essence,
It flows from above.
Walk in His glory,
Forsaking all sin,
The Light of His glory,
Is shining within.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

Love, Joy, and Peace

If you want to hear God’s voice more clearly, spend time with God. Engage God.

If you want to hear God’s voice, spend time with God. If you want to hear God’s voice more clearly, spend time with God. Engage God. Seek His face and His hand will move on your behalf. Don’t just seek what God can do for you with His hand. Seek friendship with God. Converse with God, and let God lead the conversation. God doesn’t mind your questions. God resists the proud. Come in humility. Remember that pride destroyed Lucifer. Let yourself be the one who doesn’t know. Be dependent on God. If you seek Him, you will find Him. He will answer your prayers. Learn to enjoy the Lord. Enjoy His humor and the riddles He gives. Go deep into conversation with Him without fear.

Consider the three-stewards parable. Two stewards took the risk and invested the gold they had been given. Gold is a type of deity. They invested. One steward played it safe and lost what he had. Don’t play it safe.

Sometimes, when you walk with God, you will make mistakes. You will look like a fool. And yet, God honors the fact that you trust Him. You aren’t afraid to go ahead when you sense the Holy Spirit leading. Your carnal nature has great pride and never wants to make a mistake. Fear comes in and clamps down on the Holy Spirit. Pride-driven fear wants to play it safe. Step out when God tells you to step out. Through obedience and trust, God will develop confidence and discernment in you.

When God gives you something, stand by it. The enemy will test it. Do not waver. The enemy will mock through brothers and sisters in Christ. Stay faithful. Stand strong. You can come back to God and ask Him whether you got it wrong, but receive the confirmation in spite of the physical evidence. Don’t give up on the brink of a miracle.

Ask God to answer these questions.
In what ways do you spend time with God?
How do you seek God’s face?
Why is it important that you seek friendship with God and not just ask for things?
What does it mean if you are humble before God?
Why did the steward who played it safe lose what he had?
Bonus questions:

Why do you sometimes make mistakes when walking with God?
What should you do if you feel like you made a mistake instead of following God’s lead?
How can you guard yourself against pride like Lucifer’s?

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IF YOU WANT TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE MORE CLEARLY, SPEND TIME WITH GOD.

If you want to hear God’s voice, spend time with God. If you want to hear God’s voice more clearly, spend time with God. Engage God. Seek His face and His hand will move on your behalf. Don’t just seek what God can do for you with His hand. Seek friendship with God. Converse with God, and let God lead the conversation. God doesn’t mind your questions. God resists the proud. Come in humility. Remember that pride destroyed Lucifer. Let yourself be the one who doesn’t know. Be dependent on God. If you seek Him, you will find Him. He will answer your prayers. Learn to enjoy the Lord. Enjoy His humor and the riddles He gives. Go deep into conversation with Him without fear.

Consider the three-stewards parable. Two stewards took the risk and invested the gold they had been given. Gold is a type of deity. They invested. One steward played it safe and lost what he had. Don’t play it safe.

Sometimes, when you walk with God, you will make mistakes. You will look like a fool. And yet, God honors the fact that you trust Him. You aren’t afraid to go ahead when you sense the Holy Spirit leading. Your carnal nature has great pride and never wants to make a mistake. Fear comes in and clamps down on the Holy Spirit. Pride-driven fear wants to play it safe. Step out when God tells you to step out. Through obedience and trust, God will develop confidence and discernment in you.

When God gives you something, stand by it. The enemy will test it. Do not waver. The enemy will mock through brothers and sisters in Christ. Stay faithful. Stand strong. You can come back to God and ask Him whether you got it wrong, but receive the confirmation in spite of the physical evidence. Don’t give up on the brink of a miracle.

Ask God to answer these questions.
In what ways do you spend time with God?
How do you seek God’s face?
Why is it important that you seek friendship with God and not just ask for things?
What does it mean if you are humble before God?
Why did the steward who played it safe lose what he had?
Bonus questions:

Why do you sometimes make mistakes when walking with God?
What should you do if you feel like you made a mistake instead of following God’s lead?
How can you guard yourself against pride like Lucifer’s?

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LORD, YOUR PRESENCE NOW IS SO REAL

Lord, Your presence now is so real,
Lord, Your presence now is so real,
Holy Spirit, teach me to yield,
For Your presence is real.

Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
For Your presence now is so real,
Spirit, teach me to yield.

Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
For Your presence here is so real,
Spirit, teach me to yield.

Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
Holy Spirit teach me to yield,
For Your presence in me is real,
Spirit, teach me to yield.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

Lord, Your Presence Now Is So Real

You are seeking the One Almighty Triune Creator God.

When you seek Jesus Christ, be very specific. You aren’t seeking a god. You are seeking the One Almighty Triune Creator God. Some people may not understand what those words mean yet, but they will understand very quickly.

Evil spirits exist, and they are dangerous. On the other hand, God promises that He will give us the Holy Spirit if we ask for the Holy Spirit. He won’t give us a demon. He knows how to communicate. If we turn to Jesus, we can’t go wrong. If we don’t turn to Jesus, we can’t go right. You will not use New Age techniques. New Age techniques use relaxation exercises and mind-blanking exercises that open the door for evil spirits. That’s why you must seek Jesus Christ specifically. Without Jesus, it’s impossible to know the truth because He is the truth.

Some people refuse to seek and find Jesus because they want to keep doing what they want to do. Without Jesus, they will be deceived to some extent. They will walk into darkness, and there are many levels of darkness for them to descend into. That’s one of the reasons the most important thing anyone can learn is to know Jesus Christ.

Ask God to answer these questions.
What changes when you hear God’s voice?
Why is it important for you to know the difference between God’s voice and other voices?
How is your connection to God different from other things you learn?
What does it mean for you to seek Jesus Christ specifically?
How can you be sure you’re not listening to evil spirits?

Bonus questions:

Why is it impossible for you to know the truth without Jesus?
What does it mean for you to stay connected to God 24-7-365 in everyday life?
What is meant by the One Almighty Triune Creator God?
Why are New Age techniques dangerous and deceptive?
Why is it that it’s impossible for you or anyone else to know the truth without Jesus?

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When you seek Jesus Christ, be very specific.

When you seek Jesus Christ, be very specific. You aren’t seeking a god. You are seeking the One Almighty Triune Creator God. Some people may not understand what those words mean yet, but they will understand very quickly. Evil spirits exist, and they are dangerous. On the other hand, God promises that He will give us the Holy Spirit if we ask for the Holy Spirit. He won’t give us a demon. He knows how to communicate. If we turn to Jesus, we can’t go wrong. If we don’t turn to Jesus, we can’t go right. You will not use New Age techniques. New Age techniques use relaxation exercises and mind-blanking exercises that open the door for evil spirits. That’s why you must seek Jesus Christ specifically. Without Jesus, it’s impossible to know the truth because He is the truth. Some people refuse to seek and find Jesus because they want to keep doing what they want to do. Without Jesus, they will be deceived to some extent. They will walk into darkness, and there are many levels of darkness for them to descend into. That’s one of the reasons the most important thing anyone can learn is to know Jesus Christ.

Ask God to answer these questions.
What changes when you hear God’s voice?
Why is it important for you to know the difference between God’s voice and other voices?
How is your connection to God different from other things you learn?
What does it mean for you to seek Jesus Christ specifically?
How can you be sure you’re not listening to evil spirits?

Bonus questions:

Why is it impossible for you to know the truth without Jesus?
What does it mean for you to stay connected to God 24-7-365 in everyday life?
What is meant by the One Almighty Triune Creator God?
Why are New Age techniques dangerous and deceptive?
Why is it that it’s impossible for you or anyone else to know the truth without Jesus?

 

 

LORD, TODAY, WE DEDICATE OUR MINISTRIES TO YOU

Lord, today, we dedicate our ministries to You
As gemstones in Your temple that Your Spirit can shine through.
You gave these holy gifts to us, now we submit to You.
And so as we walk faithfully in everything we do,
Let us be good stewards of these gemstones in Your Temple
For we are only stewards–any good proceeds from You.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

The ministry is Christ in you. The Christ in you is your ministry. It has nothing to do with the natural or any natural abilities, although Christ may use your natural ability. In the end, the natural will fade and give way to the Spirit of Christ.

Many Christians mean “an organization” when they speak of “a ministry.” In the Bible, a ministry is Christ in you. The ministry grows out of the gift, which is Christ in you. The gift was given through prophecy and the laying on of hands of a presbytery. The presbytery is a gathering of elders God has called for the purpose of laying on hands and imparting spiritual gifts. Gifts are active in Christians without this impartation, but the impartation always gives more clarity and authority to the gift. A word of warning: some have taken it on themselves to lay on hands and prophesy over people when God never called them for that work.

LET GOD CONSTANTLY CORRECT YOU

The carnal human mind is corrupted and will try to edit what God gives you or may even put in comments that didn’t come from God. That’s one of the reasons it’s a great idea not to become dogmatic about anything. Let God constantly guide you and correct and complete your understanding of the Bible and everything else.

“For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.” Jeremiah 7:22-24

The original language of the Bible says you need to be diligent and careful in your seeking. In other words, you must ask your questions to Him and only Him, and you must believe He will answer you. It’s not hard. It’s simple. Just direct your mind toward God and don’t get distracted by comments from your carnal mind. Ask God to protect you from other voices, and tell Him you want to hear His voice and His voice alone. Jesus said that your heavenly Father won’t give you the wrong thing, but He is able to give you His Holy Spirit if you ask for it.

Ask God to answer these questions.

Rather than trusting the fallen human mind to try to answer important questions, ask God.

What is your carnal mind?
What can you do to make sure your carnal mind doesn’t deceive you?
Why should you avoid being dogmatic about things?
Why did the people in Jeremiah’s time go backward instead of forward?
How can you make sure you only hear God’s voice?

Bonus questions:

What does it look like if you’re diligent and careful in seeking God?
What does it mean for you to receive the Holy Spirit?
What’s the difference between receiving the Holy Spirit, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and being baptized with the Holy Spirit?

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Let God constantly guide you and correct and complete your understanding

The carnal human mind is corrupted and will try to edit what God gives you or may even put in comments that didn’t come from God. That’s one of the reasons it’s a great idea not to become dogmatic about anything. Let God constantly guide you and correct and complete your understanding of the Bible and everything else.

“For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.” Jeremiah 7:22-24

The original language of the Bible says you need to be diligent and careful in your seeking. In other words, you must ask your questions to Him and only Him, and you must believe He will answer you. It’s not hard. It’s simple. Just direct your mind toward God and don’t get distracted by comments from your carnal mind. Ask God to protect you from other voices, and tell Him you want to hear His voice and His voice alone. Jesus said that your heavenly Father won’t give you the wrong thing, but He is able to give you His Holy Spirit if you ask for it.

Ask God to answer these questions.

Rather than trusting the fallen human mind to try to answer important questions, ask God.

What is your carnal mind?
What can you do to make sure your carnal mind doesn’t deceive you?
Why should you avoid being dogmatic about things?
Why did the people in Jeremiah’s time go backward instead of forward?
How can you make sure you only hear God’s voice?

Bonus questions:

What does it look like if you’re diligent and careful in seeking God?
What does it mean for you to receive the Holy Spirit?
What’s the difference between receiving the Holy Spirit, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and being baptized with the Holy Spirit?

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LORD, LET YOUR SWEET WISDOM NOW FLOW OUT FROM ME

Lord, let your sweet wisdom now flow out from me,
Sweet wisdom abundantly flowing from Thee.
Take every obstacle that all may see,
Not me but Thee,
In this ministry,
Sweet wisdom flowing from Thee.

Lord, let your sweet love now flow out from me,
Sweet love now abundantly flowing from Thee.
Take every obstacle that all may see,
Not me but Thee,
In this ministry,
Sweet love just flowing from Thee.

Lord, let your sweet hope now flow out from me,
Sweet hope now abundantly flowing from Thee.
Take every obstacle that all may see,
Not me but Thee,
In this ministry,
Sweet hope just flowing from Thee.

Lord, let your sweet faith now flow out from me,
Sweet faith now abundantly flowing from Thee.
Take every obstacle that all may see,
Not me but Thee,
In this ministry,
Sweet faith just flowing from Thee.
Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
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Trust the Lord–not your understanding

God says, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me (John 10:27).” When God speaks to you, He may use any of your physical or spiritual senses of hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, or feeling. He can show you a vision. Sometimes, you just know something, but you don’t know how you know except you know the knowledge came from God. And yet, even when you know, you know in part. You need that relationship with Christ where you hear His voice, receive His faith, and are empowered for His righteousness by His grace. Then, you won’t fulfill the lusts of the flesh.

”Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God (John 8:47).”

You are of God if you receive Him as your Lord to rule over you. “Whoever goes to God must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).” All true knowledge and wisdom are from God.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

The earlier you do this, the easier it is for you. You can try to be righteous on your own, but you will fail. Only by the power of the Spirit can you truly do God’s will. If you ask God for an answer and ask Him to protect you from other voices, you can trust that He will speak to you by His Spirit.

“And which father among you, if the son will ask for a fish, and instead of a fish, will give to him a serpent? Or also if he will ask for an egg, will he give to him a scorpion? Therefore if you, being evil, know to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those asking Him!” Luke 11:11-13

“Whoever is on the side of truth listens to Me” John 18:37

Ask God to answer these questions:

• What does hearing God’s voice do to you?
• Name some of the ways God has spoken to you?
• What does it mean for you to receive faith from God?
• What does John 8:47 mean when it says you hear God’s words if you are of God?
• “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). What does this teach you about trusting God?

Bonus questions:

• Why is it impossible to be righteous on your own?
• How can you ask God to protect you from other voices that aren’t from God?
• Since God knows how to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him, what will happen to you if you ask God for the Holy Spirit?
• If you’re on the side of truth and you love truth, how will you listen when Jesus leads you?

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TRUST THE LORD, NOT YOUR FALLEN CARNAL MIND

God says, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me (John 10:27).” When God speaks to you, He may use any of your physical or spiritual senses of hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, or feeling. He can show you a vision. Sometimes, you just know something, but you don’t know how you know except you know the knowledge came from God. And yet, even when you know, you know in part. You need that relationship with Christ where you hear His voice, receive His faith, and are empowered for His righteousness by His grace. Then, you won’t fulfill the lusts of the flesh.

”Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God (John 8:47).”

You are of God if you receive Him as your Lord to rule over you. “Whoever goes to God must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).” All true knowledge and wisdom are from God.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

The earlier you do this, the easier it is for you. You can try to be righteous on your own, but you will fail. Only by the power of the Spirit can you truly do God’s will. If you ask God for an answer and ask Him to protect you from other voices, you can trust that He will speak to you by His Spirit.

“And which father among you, if the son will ask for a fish, and instead of a fish, will give to him a serpent? Or also if he will ask for an egg, will he give to him a scorpion? Therefore if you, being evil, know to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father who is in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those asking Him!” Luke 11:11-13

“Whoever is on the side of truth listens to Me” John 18:37

Ask God to answer these questions.

• What does hearing God’s voice do to you?
• Name some of the ways God has spoken to you?
• What does it mean for you to receive faith from God?
• What does John 8:47 mean when it says you hear God’s words if you are of God?
• “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). What does this teach you about trusting God?

Bonus questions:

• Why is it impossible to be righteous on your own?
• How can you ask God to protect you from other voices that aren’t from God?
• Since God knows how to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him, what will happen to you if you ask God for the Holy Spirit?
• If you’re on the side of truth and you love truth, how will you listen when Jesus leads you?

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LORD, LET ME WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH

How we desire to be told that we are right.
How we compare ourselves to others.
We must walk by faith; we cannot walk by sight.
Lord, teach us to edify our brothers.

Lord let me worship in Spirit and in truth.
I seek now the genuine and real.
Lord, as the eagle, let me renew my youth.
Let me wait on Your power and Your zeal.

Take away the plastic and the tinsel, Lord,
The entertainments and the programs we’ve embraced.
Man works in the leaven so religiously
While precepts set by God have been erased.

Take away the entertainments and all false ministries.
Take away all the programs far from me.
Let the fire of Your Spirit burn all evil and debris.
Take a coal from Your alter; touch my lips and set me free.

False teachers and False prophets and elected boards
Your precepts and Your orders they disdain
They teach complacency and say, “there is no more.”
While activities and programs entertain.

Take away the one-man ministry.
Restore elders to You’re people everywhere.
Man lifts himself up so religiously.
Shake out these man-made orders. Hear my prayer.

Take away the fleshly music, with all those soulful beats.
Take the money making showmen far from me.
Let the fire of Your Kingdom cleanse Your Church and set us free.
As those led by the Spirit, give us power and victory.

Lord let me worship in Spirit and in truth.
I seek now the genuine and real.
Lord, as the eagle, let me renew my youth.
Let me wait on Your power and Your zeal.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

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The carnal mind would rather set up rules

The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit. It would rather partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil than to have that relationship with God. And yet, we need to know the difference between good and evil. Why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree? We are not under the Law but under grace. What’s so bad about the Law? Knowledge of good and evil was a substitute for knowing God and being led by Him. The Law also became a substitute and a way to try to be righteous disconnected from God. Of course, righteousness apart from a personal relationship with God is impossible.

The fleshly nature says, “Who needs God since we have the Law?” Grace includes the free gift of righteousness. Sin is failure to hear God’s voice and failure to follow His leading by His power and the free gift of righteousness. True righteousness always begins with God’s leading and us listening and yielding ourselves to His Spirit to the point that He does His works and says His words through us.

Beyond knowing about Jesus Christ, we need to know Him personally. He will never lead us contrary to true righteousness. He will never lead us in a way that contradicts Scripture. We need that personal relationship. That means we need to hear directly from the Spirit of Christ. God speaks to everyone. We know that by experience, and the Bible tells us the same thing. Some people listen to Him. Some of those who listen yield to His Spirit of love, joy, and peace to the point the God can do His works through them. Here’s some Scripture to back this up:

“Because a knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them. For the secrets of God from the foundation of the world are appearing to His creatures through intelligence, even His power and His eternal Godhead, that they will be without a defense, Because they knew God, and they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give Him thanks, so that they became destitute in their reasoning and became dull in their heart without understanding. And when they thought in themselves that they were wise, they became insane. Romans 1:19-22

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” John 1:9-12

“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Father” Matthew 4:4

Ask God to answer these questions:

• How do you hear from the Spirit of Christ?
• Why is it important for you to go beyond just knowing about Jesus?
• What does it mean when you say God speaks to everyone?
• What does it mean for you to listen to God?
• How can you let God do His works through you?

Bonus questions:

• Romans 1:19-22 says, “knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them.” It means the knowledge of God is revealed to those who say they don’t believe in God, so it says those people have no excuse. What does that tell you about those who say they believe God doesn’t exist?
• John 1:9-12 says some people refused to receive Jesus. How much does that affect you when you do receive Jesus?
• What does it mean for you to live by every word that comes from God?

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The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit.

The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit. It would rather partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil than to have that relationship with God. And yet, we need to know the difference between good and evil. Why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree? We are not under the Law but under grace. What’s so bad about the Law? Knowledge of good and evil was a substitute for knowing God and being led by Him. The Law also became a substitute and a way to try to be righteous disconnected from God. Of course, righteousness apart from a personal relationship with God is impossible.

The fleshly nature says, “Who needs God since we have the Law?” Grace includes the free gift of righteousness. Sin is failure to hear God’s voice and failure to follow His leading by His power and the free gift of righteousness. True righteousness always begins with God’s leading and us listening and yielding ourselves to His Spirit to the point that He does His works and says His words through us.

Beyond knowing about Jesus Christ, we need to know Him personally. He will never lead us contrary to true righteousness. He will never lead us in a way that contradicts Scripture. We need that personal relationship. That means we need to hear directly from the Spirit of Christ. God speaks to everyone. We know that by experience, and the Bible tells us the same thing. Some people listen to Him. Some of those who listen yield to His Spirit of love, joy, and peace to the point the God can do His works through them. Here’s some Scripture to back this up:

“Because a knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them. For the secrets of God from the foundation of the world are appearing to His creatures through intelligence, even His power and His eternal Godhead, that they will be without a defense, Because they knew God, and they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give Him thanks, so that they became destitute in their reasoning and became dull in their heart without understanding. And when they thought in themselves that they were wise, they became insane. Romans 1:19-22

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” John 1:9-12

“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Father” Matthew 4:4

Ask God to answer these questions:

• How do you hear from the Spirit of Christ?
• Why is it important for you to go beyond just knowing about Jesus?
• What does it mean when you say God speaks to everyone?
• What does it mean for you to listen to God?
• How can you let God do His works through you?

Bonus questions:

• Romans 1:19-22 says, “knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them.” It means the knowledge of God is revealed to those who say they don’t believe in God, so it says those people have no excuse. What does that tell you about those who say they believe God doesn’t exist?
• John 1:9-12 says some people refused to receive Jesus. How much does that affect you when you do receive Jesus?
• What does it mean for you to live by every word that comes from God?

LORD, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME DO?

Lord, what would You have me do?
Let me come before Your face that I might know.
Lord, what would You have me do?
Lord, let my heart melt before You.
Let my stony will be soft as clay.
Lord, what would You have me do?
Expose all evil ways in me.
Lord, give me grace that I might see.
And let all strongholds be torn down that I might be set free.
Lord, what would You have me do?

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Lord, What Would You Have Me Do?

What is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

When Christians refer to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, they generally mean a close, intimate connection with Him that goes beyond just knowing about Him intellectually or following religious rituals. It’s about interacting with Jesus as a living person who is involved in their daily life. God is interested in every aspect of our lives, every activity, and every moment of every day. He speaks thorough every method of divine revelation and leading mentioned in Scripture, but is not limited. When God speaks, faith comes. “Faith comes by hearing God’s word, His rhema, what God is saying (Romans 10:17). Jesus Christ is that Word (John 1). He authors faith in us and then finishes the work of God’s faith (Hebrews 12:2).

In a relationship, conversations take place. Questions get asked and answered. Religion has often put God in a box that claims He can’t communicate. Or, if He communicates at all, He does so exclusively through the Bible. But the Bible doesn’t say that. And we don’t really believe that way. We sing song lyrics like “He walks with me and He talks with me,” “Savior, like a shepherd lead us,” “He leadeth me, O blessed thought,” “I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,” or “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling.”

God speaks to every person. Jesus is real and knowable. You can know Him. To please God, you must believe that He exists and that He will reward your efforts if you seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Don’t pay attention to a closed mind that says you won’t hear. Listening to voices that are closed to truly knowing God will keep you from hearing God.

To start, you will be asking God some questions. Not only will you ask questions, but God will answer those questions. We’ll use two main questions in this devotional:

“What lies do I believe about ____?”

“What is the truth about _____?”

Those aren’t the only good questions, but they’re the ones we will use. You can ask any question. Here are some other questions, but don’t limit yourself:

“What do I need to know about ____?”

“What questions should I ask You?

Ask God to answer these questions.

Rather than trusting the fallen human mind to try to answer important questions, ask God. He knows everything and has all wisdom. The fallen human mind will lead you wrong.

• What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus?
• How does God speak to you?
• What does it mean that “faith comes by hearing God’s word”?
• Why do we say Jesus is the Word?
• Can I talk to God like I talk to a friend?

Bonus questions:

• Does God answer all our questions?
• What are some good questions I can ask God?
• Why is it important to believe that God exists?
• Some people claim God only speaks through the Bible. The Bible doesn’t say that. This is called a self-refuting statement since their claim argues against itself. And yet, these people are getting their claim from somewhere. Where do these people get their claim? (By the way, God does speak through the Bible and every means of divine revelation mentioned in the Bible. God never conflicts with Himself, so no revelation will ever conflict with the Bible.)

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LORD JESUS CHRIST YOU ARE THE KING OF MY LIFE

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the King of my life,
You are my Savior and my anointed one.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Living in me,
You set me free from myself, Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

 

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