March 31, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 11:8-9, Genesis 28:15, Deuteronomy 31:6 |

Be Captivated and Dwell Beside                March 31, 2019

Hebrews 11:8-9  By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.  9  By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as ina strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

Even when things don’t seem right the promise of the I Am keeps us going. These words stir a determination in us. Believe God’s word.

Genesis 28:15  And, behold, I amwith thee, and will keep thee in all placeswhither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done thatwhich I have spoken to thee of.

He keeps you always. We are His workmanship. He will perform the good work He has begun. We are the apple of His eye. The pleasure of His good will.

Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it isthat doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

He abides faithful. Give Him all glory and praise. Don’t hesitate – go now. God wants us to have complete confidence in Him. Full overcomers are not confident in themselves. Doubters never go in. Faith goes in. If you are hearing the word of God, you are God’s choice. He desires for you to grow up and mature. To rejoice in everything He has provided.

There are two words in the opening verses in Hebrews eleven:

Obeyed = listen, heed, allow oneself to be captivated.

Let yourself be captivated, this is first love.

Sojourned = to dwell beside. Think of this as a bride and groom.

Psalm 16:11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Captivated is first love and dwelling beside is staying in love. It’s easy to fall in love but you have to fight to stay in love. A worshipper anda warrior. Rely on God’s mercy and grace; His strength and faithfulness. Christ loves me, He died for me. He desires you to be His joint heir, to rule and reign with Him. It has to be personal. We are for the good pleasure of His will. Hear God’s word, take time to know Him. Don’t get complacent. Gather at the well with the Holy Ghost. Abraham went out into what God told him – go out into what God has told you. Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

1 John 3:2  Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

 

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