Can Others See That God Is With You?

15 Dec Can Others See That God Is With You?

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Pastor Vincent - 26 February 2015

The Love Of God Through His Only Begotten Son

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life - Jn 3:16 A verse so familiar to the world. In this verse, God is emitting and emphasizing the depth, completeness and unconditionality of His love to the world - telling us that He understands the true needs of our soul, the helplessness of man for we don't even know we've separated from Him, and His relentless search for us through all that surround us - so much so that He's willing to give us His begotten son as a living atonement, so as to reclaim us from our depravation. As believers, we can memorize a bible verse easily, we can attend the church meetings so very often and we can have quiet time with God everyday, but our relationship with God will not be taken to a deeper level and a deeper maturity if the Word of God is not translated into the immense love of God in our hearts, driving us to seek His love in all things and find His presence in all seasons of life. Re-look at the calvary again. He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32 NIV) There is no one moment that you pray in the name of His begotten son that the prayer is not enough. Therefore, don't under-weigh the cost of your salvation, instead, humbly take up your Cross and follow the all-loving shepherd today. It's when you carefully walk with Him that you truly know, sense and feel the realness of God's love!

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How does God want us to live with our neighbours? How can people see that the true and living God is with us? Basically, people can see God’s presence in our lives when: (1) we change; and (2) God’s blessings are evident in our lives. God can surely fulfill His promises to us. The important thing is, when we walk in step with Him and obey Him, then His great power and fulfilment will come upon our lives. Not only does God want us to live in His favor, but also the favor of man, because His desire is also to use our life testimonies to win souls into His Kingdom. Thus, as far as possible, we should live in peace with our neighbours, and think of ways to bless them with the gospel.

Verses to read:
<Gen 21:22-34>

1. Testimony of a non-believer: “God is with you in all that you are doing” <v22>

God’s blessings on Abraham too obvious.
Abimelek even confident of God’s future grace on Abraham.
Willing to make treaty though deceived by Abraham before.
A king actually pleaded with a foreigner in his own land!
The praise we should aim for: “God is with you in everything you do.”

2. God fulfills His promises, perhaps slowly, but surely!

Though not yet possess promised land, at least Abraham owned a well now >>> God’s promise is slowly actualizing
God is paving the way for Israel to possess promised land, by making Abraham’s name great <cf. Gen 12:2-3>.
In the process >>> difficulties >>> greater power of God
God affirms His promise not only by His own word, but also by Abimelek’s testimony
Our lives may also seem mundane, but God is working in the ordinary.
We should keep up with our persistent worship of God too.

3. How did Abraham receive such great blessings?

People cannot see evidences when:
Didn’t believe God’s word
Thus didn’t obey
Of course, no evidences
Worse, follow own flesh and heart  bound by sin and devil
Abraham was blessed, because God first chose him to bless him.
But on his part, Abraham also submitted to God, thus could see evidences.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” <Mt 5:8>.

4. How should we live with our neighbours?

Live in favor of God and man, like Jesus <cf. Lk 2:52>
Need strong relationship with God:
Then can draw from His love and wisdom to love others
Then our lives can exude joy and strength from God to attract others
Our network of contacts and living fields very important.
Value people around us.
Live in harmony as far as possible.
Witness for God.

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Preacher Hui Jun

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Huijun serves as Secretary of The Blessed RUN Ministries. She is also the Preacher at The Life Church and Missions (Singapore). She graduated from Singapore Bible College and currently lives in Singapore with her husband, Chengji.