Scripture References: Matthew 7:7-8, Philippians 2:1-11 (referenced), Psalm 139:16-18, Ephesians 3:20, John 15 (referenced)
Intro:
- Personal testimony of a prophetic word and God's leading.
- Emphasis on following God's "breadcrumbs of guidance."
- Introduction of the theme: "Ask, Seek, Knock: Seeking first the presence of God."
- Passage read: Matthew 7:7-8 (with emphasis on "keep on").
Key Points:
- Intimacy with God:
- Central to the life of a devoted believer.
- An ongoing, deepening relationship.
- Diagnostic questions: Do you desire God's will?
- Jim Elliot quote: "God always gives the best to those who leave the choice to him."
- Personal Testimony:
- Story of choosing God's will over personal ambition (cardiac surgeon).
- Grandfather's advice: "Always put God first."
- God's faithfulness in a life of ministry.
- "Ask and Keep on Asking":
- Meaning of "ask": act of making a request, expression of dependence.
- Reasons why we don't ask: independence, self-sufficiency, personal plans.
- Choice: self-sufficiency vs. God-dependency.
- Albert Einstein quote: "I only want to know the mind of God; everything else is a distraction."
- "Seek and Keep on Seeking":
- Meaning of "seek": to seek what is lost, implies serious effort.
- Seeking God, not just answers.
- Scripture: "If you seek Me, you will find Me."
- Examples: Paul's desire to "know Him" (Philippians 2), David's desire to "dwell in the house of the Lord" (Psalm).
- Importance of passionate pursuit of God.
- "Knock and Keep on Knocking":
- Context: heavy wooden doors, keys on the inside.
- God as the key to access His plans.
- Story of Fiji coup: God opening doors of opportunity.
- Ephesians 3:20: God doing "immeasurably more" than we can ask.
- God's Heart for Us:
- Psalm 139:16-18: God's constant thoughts about us.
- We are God's forethought, not an afterthought.
- God wants us to live in intimacy with him.
- Childlike Dependence:
- Call to a "new season of childlike pursuit."
- Example: persistent pursuit of a young child.
- Invitation: step into dependence, hit the "reset button."
- John 15: God is the vine, we are the branches.
Conclusion:
- God always gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him.
- God is worthy of our love and trust.
- Call to a fresh surrender and dependence on God.
Call to Action:
- Respond to God's invitation for a "reset."
- Ask, seek, and knock persistently.
- Surrender personal plans to God's will.
- Step into childlike dependence on God.
- Consider coming forward for prayer.
- Repent of independent living.
- Actively seek God's presence.
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