Apprehending God

Published: Aug. 18, 2013, 10 a.m.

The Pursuit of God Apprehending GodAugust 18, 2013Today\u2019s Goal: That each of us gain better clarity as to what it means to be \u201cother-worldly\u201d"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2Kings 6:16-17The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:7-8If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31bWhat is the level of your belief? (see Psalms34:8)App: To honestly assess what God is to you: Is He an inference, an ideal, a rumor or a reality? God as a Reality\u201cMy sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.\u201d John 10:27\u201dThe man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ.\u201d 1Cor. 2:14-16"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.\u201d Acts 2:38bApp: Have you experienced the transforming work of Christ?The Key of Faith (see 2 Kings 6:16-17)"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so he may see." App: \u201cElisha prayed\u201d: To believe God for the impossible, we must first be able to see the invisible.What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?