Aligning Our Lives with God's Divine Order
Summary
### Summary
Today's message focuses on the theme of aligning ourselves with God. Drawing from Isaiah 28, we explore the importance of understanding and adhering to God's precepts and principles. The passage emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, and it is crucial for us to align our lives with His divine order. This alignment brings peace, order, and a sense of purpose into our lives, contrasting the chaos and perversion that result from following our own ways.
We delve into the dynamics of relationships, particularly within the family, and how they can often be challenging. However, the principles of relationship and unity, as outlined in Scripture, can guide us through these challenges. Relationship involves a committed association that influences thoughts, feelings, and actions, while unity is about working together for a common purpose, which is essential in our walk with God.
The sermon also highlights the necessity of aligning with God's Word and Spirit. God's Word is foundational, having the power to create, convict, and guide us. It is described as a seed that brings life and direction. Aligning with God's Spirit involves allowing the Holy Spirit to fill every part of our lives, leading us into all truth and empowering us to overcome challenges.
Finally, we discuss the importance of being in covenant with God. This covenant, established through salvation, breaks our previous covenants with sin and death. Salvation is not a one-time event but a daily commitment to live according to God's will. By putting on the whole armor of God, we equip ourselves to face daily spiritual battles and remain aligned with His purposes.
### Key Takeaways
1. Alignment with God's Thoughts and Ways: God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and aligning with Him brings peace and order into our lives. This alignment requires us to shift from our chaotic and perverse ways to His divine order, which transforms us into new creatures in Christ. [11:42]
2. The Power of Relationship and Unity: Relationship and unity are fundamental principles in Scripture that guide us through life's challenges. A committed relationship influences thoughts, feelings, and actions, while unity involves working together for a common purpose. These principles are essential in our walk with God and in our interactions with others. [08:16]
3. The Importance of God's Word: God's Word is foundational and powerful, having the ability to create, convict, and guide us. It is described as a seed that brings life and direction. Aligning with God's Word means positioning ourselves to receive and obey His teachings, which are essential for spiritual growth and transformation. [14:30]
4. Filling with the Holy Spirit: Aligning with God's Spirit involves allowing the Holy Spirit to fill every part of our lives, not just a small corner. The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, empowers us to overcome challenges, and brings abundant life. This filling is essential for living a victorious Christian life. [23:21]
5. Covenant of Salvation: Being in covenant with God through salvation breaks our previous covenants with sin and death. Salvation is a daily commitment to live according to God's will, involving repentance, baptism, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. This covenant equips us with the whole armor of God to face daily spiritual battles. [36:17]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[01:54] - Introduction to Isaiah 28
[03:29] - Prayer for Anointing
[05:24] - God's Thoughts vs. Our Thoughts
[06:55] - Relationship and Unity
[08:16] - Defining Relationship and Unity
[09:40] - The Importance of Oneness
[10:51] - The Need for Each Other
[11:42] - Aligning with God's Thoughts and Ways
[12:20] - Benefits of Aligning with God
[14:30] - Aligning with God's Word
[17:01] - The Role of the Law
[19:15] - Misconceptions About Giving
[21:13] - The Power of God's Word
[23:21] - Aligning with the Holy Spirit
[27:12] - The Abundant Life
[29:21] - The Spirit's Role in Our Lives
[31:53] - Aligning in Covenant with God
[36:17] - The Covenant of Salvation
[38:24] - Putting on the Whole Armor of God
[45:14] - God's Promises in His Covenant
[46:54] - Closing Prayer
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Isaiah 28:9-16 (KJV)
Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem. Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
#### Observation Questions
1. What does Isaiah 28:10 mean by "precept upon precept, line upon line"? How does this relate to understanding God's teachings? [01:54]
2. According to the sermon, what are the two key elements that draw us together and make us one in relationships? [06:55]
3. How does the sermon describe the role of God's Word in our lives? [14:30]
4. What does the pastor say about the importance of the Holy Spirit filling every part of our lives? [23:21]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does aligning with God's thoughts and ways bring peace and order into our lives, according to Isaiah 28 and the sermon? [12:20]
2. In what ways do relationship and unity, as described in the sermon, help us navigate life's challenges? [08:16]
3. Why is it essential to align with God's Word, and how does it act as a seed in our lives? [14:30]
4. What does it mean to be in covenant with God through salvation, and how does this covenant equip us for daily spiritual battles? [36:17]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you experienced chaos in your life. How might aligning with God's thoughts and ways have brought peace and order to that situation? [12:20]
2. Think about your relationships within your family or church. How can you foster a committed relationship and unity to overcome challenges together? [08:16]
3. How can you make a daily commitment to align with God's Word? What practical steps can you take to ensure you are positioning yourself to receive and obey His teachings? [14:30]
4. In what areas of your life have you only allowed the Holy Spirit to fill a small corner? How can you open up more of your life to the Holy Spirit's influence? [23:21]
5. Consider the covenant of salvation. How can you make this a daily commitment rather than a one-time event? What specific actions can you take to live according to God's will each day? [36:17]
6. How can you put on the whole armor of God in your daily life? Identify one piece of the armor and describe how you will incorporate it into your routine this week. [38:24]
7. Reflect on the sermon’s message about the necessity of God's Word and Spirit. How can you ensure that both are actively guiding and empowering you in your daily walk with God? [14:30] [23:21]
Devotional
Day 1: Aligning with God's Higher Ways
Description: God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and aligning with Him brings peace and order into our lives. This alignment requires us to shift from our chaotic and perverse ways to His divine order, which transforms us into new creatures in Christ. When we align ourselves with God's ways, we experience a profound sense of peace and purpose that contrasts sharply with the chaos that often accompanies our own misguided paths. This transformation is not just a one-time event but a continuous process of realigning our thoughts and actions with God's higher ways. [11:42]
Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are currently experiencing chaos or confusion? How can you begin to align this area with God's higher ways today?
Day 2: The Power of Relationship and Unity
Description: Relationship and unity are fundamental principles in Scripture that guide us through life's challenges. A committed relationship influences thoughts, feelings, and actions, while unity involves working together for a common purpose. These principles are essential in our walk with God and in our interactions with others. By fostering strong, committed relationships and striving for unity, we can navigate the complexities of life more effectively and fulfill God's purposes for us. [08:16]
Ephesians 4:3-4 (ESV): "Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call."
Reflection: Think of a relationship in your life that needs strengthening. What specific steps can you take this week to foster unity and commitment in that relationship?
Day 3: The Importance of God's Word
Description: God's Word is foundational and powerful, having the ability to create, convict, and guide us. It is described as a seed that brings life and direction. Aligning with God's Word means positioning ourselves to receive and obey His teachings, which are essential for spiritual growth and transformation. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, we allow God's truths to shape our lives, leading us to a deeper understanding of His will and a more profound spiritual maturity. [14:30]
Psalm 119:105 (ESV): "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Reflection: How can you incorporate more time for reading and meditating on God's Word in your daily routine? What specific passage will you start with this week?
Day 4: Filling with the Holy Spirit
Description: Aligning with God's Spirit involves allowing the Holy Spirit to fill every part of our lives, not just a small corner. The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, empowers us to overcome challenges, and brings abundant life. This filling is essential for living a victorious Christian life. By inviting the Holy Spirit to permeate every aspect of our lives, we open ourselves to His guidance, strength, and transformative power, enabling us to live in alignment with God's will. [23:21]
John 16:13 (ESV): "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
Reflection: In what areas of your life do you need the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment? How can you invite Him to fill those areas today?
Day 5: Covenant of Salvation
Description: Being in covenant with God through salvation breaks our previous covenants with sin and death. Salvation is a daily commitment to live according to God's will, involving repentance, baptism, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. This covenant equips us with the whole armor of God to face daily spiritual battles. By embracing this covenant, we commit to a life of ongoing transformation and alignment with God's purposes, continually seeking His guidance and strength in our daily walk. [36:17]
Ephesians 6:11 (ESV): "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."
Reflection: What specific piece of the armor of God do you need to focus on today? How can you actively put it on to face the spiritual battles you encounter?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "We need each other. I'm going somewhere, just hang on. We need each other. We have to have each other as people of God. We have to have each other to make it. I'm going to tell you right now. I cannot do this by myself. I can't pastor by myself. I can't live for God by myself. I need you praying for me. And me praying for you. And us coming together and worshiping like we did around the front. That's important that we do that." [10:51] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "When we align with God. There's stuff that begins to happen in our lives. Number one. We get some peace going on in our lives. When we align to Him. When we align with God. There's some order that begins to happen in our life. No longer are you having this chaos in your life. No longer are you having all of these chaotic thoughts. But God begins to work on you. That's why we become. A new creature in Christ Jesus." [12:20] (24 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "God doesn't just want to feel your pinky. He doesn't just want to feel. A hair follicle. And He doesn't just want to feel. That one cell in your brain. That you haven't destroyed yet. And He. He wants to feel. You. He wants to put His Spirit until you're. Full of the Spirit. The Apostle Paul talks about this. Full of the Spirit. Of God. Amen. And you want to know why? It's not to. So that He can just rule and reign in our lives. It has nothing to do with it. It's so that He can give us life. And that. What more abundantly." [27:12] (48 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "Salvation is more than just speaking in tongues. And that initial experience. Salvation is a continuing thing. Every single day. Every day. Every day. We've got to get up in the morning. If the Lord tarries. We've got to get up in the morning. And say I'm going to live for you today God. I'm going to serve you. I'm going to be obedient to you." [37:17] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "We all need the word of God in our life. And we all need the spirit of God in our life. And we all need. The covenant of salvation. Amen. There is absolutely nothing. Without being aligned with him." [46:54] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "God's not going to align with your thoughts. Or my thoughts. I want everybody to think about that. God is not going to align. He's not going to align with how I think. And He's sure not going to align with my ways. It's not going to happen. That's not what God's going to do. We have to align to His thoughts. And His ways. Amen. And the only thing that I see that has come out of man doing what man wants to do. Is chaos. And perversion. That's our world. Total chaos. Total perversion." [11:42] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "The word of God is so important. Amen. From the beginning of time. His word was what was mattered. His word is what caused things to happen. In the beginning was the word. And the word was with God. And the word was God. Amen. The word caused the world to form. Amen. God said let there be. And it happened. Amen. He said let there be light. And light showed up upon that earth." [14:30] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "We need every word of God. We need everything that's in this book right here. We need it all. We don't just need the parts that we like. And we don't just need the parts. That we think is going to bless us. And we don't just need the parts. That we think is good. And we throw the rest of it out. With the baby with the bath. No, no, no. We're not doing that. His word is what we have to have. To get us to where we need to go." [18:06] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "We need to let the Spirit of God. Come into our life. And we need to line up with it. Amen. So you say Pastor what does it mean to line up with the Spirit. Amen. I'll tell you what will happen when you're lined up with the Spirit. Amen. It will lead and guide you into all truth. Amen. It will lead you. It will lead you into a place that's going to try you. Amen. Yes it will. Jesus was led into the wilderness. To be tried by the devil. To be tempted by the devil." [29:21] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "His covenant says that he. Will never leave. Nor forsake us. His covenant says that. When we are lined up in his covenant. He will never leave. Nor forsake us. You know what else it says? It says that he will supply all of our riches. According to all of our needs. According to his riches and glory. His covenant declares to us. That peace and goodness. And mercy shall follow us all the days of our life." [45:14] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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