The following are some notes from one of the messages at the conference I attended over this past weekend. They are pretty brief and a little scattered but hopefully you will be challenged or encouraged at least by the Scriptures listed.
1) Fully Embracing the Holy Spirit’s direction and enablement
- Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit (Matt 4:1). God never says “Go” and sends us on our way – He leads us, goes with us.
Walking by the Spirit:
It is a progression (Galatians 5:16)
It is a battle (Galatians 5:17)
I am not alone (Galatians 5:18)
There will be victory (Galatians 5:25)
It requires submission (Galatians 5:25)
Application: Are my daily decisions revealing the fruit of the Spirit or the works of the flesh?
2) Fully Knowing and Leaning on the Word of God
- Jesus refuted the devil’s lies and resisted temptation by quoting God’s Word. (Matthew 4:3-11)
- Memorize Scripture to combat Satan’s lies
Application: The truth of Scripture provides the best defence because the temptation to sin always involves some sort of lie. (John 8:44; Gen 3:4,5)
3) Fully Committed to Prayer
- Jesus prayed early (Mark 1:35), prayed late (Mark 6:46), and prayed long (Mark 14:32).
*Book suggestion: The Hour that Changes the World
Application: Is there a spirit of humility, urgency, and alertness in my prayer life?
4) Fully Submitting to the Will of the Father
- Jesus expressed His desire but was fully submissive to the Father’s will. (Luke 22:42)
Application: Am I consciously, deliberately and willingly submitting my human desires to the Father’s perfect will?
2 comments:
"- Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit (Matt 4:1). God never says “Go” and sends us on our way – He leads us, goes with us."
I like that saying. So this is part of the conference you were at?... well I thought you may have gone to Minneapolis for the Desiring God one.
No, but I wish I could have gone to the Desiring God conference! Maybe someday. This was only a small young adults conference (60 people?) at Word of Life's Inn and conference center in Schroon Lake, NY. It was a good time of learning and fellowship.
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