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 March 2015

Let God Be True, And Every Man A Liar

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We may have heard the gospel often enough. Sometimes, listening to the gospel gives us some practical contradiction as we detect what we feel, think and do right now may not be in agreement with what God says of us. Sometimes, when we are being driven by our emotions, make decisions according to our own desires, pride and gains, we unconsciously defend ourselves by justifying for them without even verifying them through the truth of God. But in the midst of justifying for our disbelief and unfaithfulness, God's faithfulness remains unchanged. Paul said - Let God be true and every human being a liar - including your emotions, your thoughts, the things that draw much of your attention. Nothing in this world, seen and unseen, is more real than God Himself. And this has to be the starting point of faith, ie acknowledging the unchanging God and thus yield to Him first. This is like putting God's will and truth on the other side of the weighing scale, and let it be accentuated in all aspects of our lives more than our own emotions, will and thoughts. Next, knowing the disparity between what we feel and what God says of us, God asks us to test the trueness of His word, so that we will come to know Him better, and see how He's still leading us in His covenant today. As we seek reconciliation with God through what the truth says, our thoughts, emotions and living will be directed to the truth. As we submit to His will, God will prove Himself to be true. Through the message today, may it expose the hidden dilemmas we have been sweeping under the carpet. God says, "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. (Proverbs 30:5-6 NIV)" . Indeed, God wants us to know Him, follow Him and be convinced by the truthfulness of God in everyday of our lives so that we can enjoy the happiness this precious reality brings us!

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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.