One of the students questioned said something that will make us think: “Make a list of everything you want. Then ask if there is anything on that list that you want more than the Holy Spirit.” Now that will tell you where your priorities lie.
Another important thing about this revival is that it started with the students, young people. This fulfills a prophesy made in the past couple of years that the next big revival would be led by the young people.
We shared in wonderful worship and praise. Our Pastor’s sermon was “Walk in Him” based on Colossians 2:6-7.
First, God calls the people, then those who will, surrender. Faith is our response to God’s invitation of love and a personal relationship with Him. Keep in mind that each person is provided with a measure of faith. Romans 12:3. This is our starter kit (like sourdough starter). But faith increases by hearing and studying His word.
The text today is broken down like this:
1. As we received Christ Jesus -- by grace through faith. Accepting the gift of God.
2. Walk in Him -- By grace through faith. Every breath is a gift of God. All that you have is a gift. Grace might not change the mess you’re in, but grace will change you and help you through the mess.
When the Biblical text says that you will be healed or blessed or delivered, the “be” is the present participle or active “being”. So we are being healed, being blessed, being delivered. The action in ongoing.
Pastor shared how God has controlled a degenerated disc in his back for many years. I can claim that too as I had a diagnosis of a degenerated disc low in in my back in 2000. After prayer, God has controlled that issue. I know it is not gone because I occasionally lift a box I shouldn’t, bend the wrong way, or sneeze too hard without support and I will be bent over for a day or two. But I am ever so grateful that God has controlled the disc and I have not needed any other treatment.
As Paul said, he ‘”fought the good fight”. 2 Timothy 4:7. It is an ongoing fight. Keep on walking.
3. Firmly rooted and built up. Roots are the foundation that pull the nutrients in. We need to have our roots anchored in God and soak up the Spirit. It has been noted that growing churches have different leaders - some skilled preachers and others not so much. But what they do have are congregants who have hearts that are hungry for God. Don’t be drawn away or deceived by the world. Colossians 2:8.
Built up means there needs to be strength above the surface as well. The canopy of a tree is proportional to the root ball. This part will be visible to others. If the tree appears weak, it is not a problem of production but a problem of consumption – it is not getting enough nutrients.
4. Established in your faith. Anchor yourself in Him.
5. As instructed. We have to learn. Remember, God’s word specializes in people who aren't good enough!
6. With gratitude. Abounding, always being thankful.
Sometimes we need to historically remember all the good God has done; be always mindful of all His benefits.
After enjoying a dozen or so videos I chose this one for today’s message.
I think if we Walk in Him, we can be “Living in the Overflow.”
Colossians 2:6-7 NIV
Spiritual Fullness in Christ
6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.
I thank you Lord for You have been so good to me all my life. Continue to be with me and help me to continue to Walk in Your Spirit.
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