Episode 415 - Show Notes
- So many today are living their lives without any thought for God. It’s possible to live as though God doesn’t even exist. You can live your life with no knowledge of God, no pursuit of a relationship, and no relying on his help or strength.
- But when we are in trouble things change. In an emergency, when life is suddenly difficult, those who had no thought for God suddenly begin to cry out for him. How many have fell to their knees in prayer during a crisis? How many run to God for his help to get them out of trouble?
- We must come to the place where we understand and know that God is not just a 9/11 call. He is more than emergency assistance. He is more than someone to call when life gets hard.
- God has created us for relationship. Through Jesus and his sacrificial death on the cross, we now have access to God. We receive salvation by God’s grace as we place our faith in Christ’s death on our behalf. This salvation opens the door for us to know God in a personal way.
- Without a personal relationship with God, what often happens is that we run to God in trouble, and then when the crisis has subsided, we forget God.
- If you will pursue God everyday, He will reward that pursuit. If you will draw near to him, if you will intentionally seek him, you will experience Him in greater ways. There is a spiritual intimacy we can have with God where we talk to him and he talks to us.
- If you are like me, you can look at your calendar and see a lot of appointments. I have meetings and responsibilities scheduled, so I won’t forget. So, let me ask you: “Are there any appointments with God on your calendar?” Today is a good day to reach out to him. I know for a fact, he is accepting new appointments.
Deuteronomy 8:10-11 - “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day.
Exodus 33:11 - “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.”
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