Building with Wisdom: Embracing God's Faithfulness

Summary

### Summary

Today, we gathered to celebrate the faithfulness of God and to honor our executive pastor. The central theme of our gathering was the unwavering faithfulness of God, who continually redeems us from the clutches of the enemy and brings us through difficult times. We were reminded that our praise should not be dependent on external factors like a praise team or musicians, but rather on our personal experiences of God's goodness and faithfulness. The sermon emphasized that God has done it again—He has woken us up, clothed us in our right minds, and given us new mercies each day.

We also delved into the importance of wisdom, particularly from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 14:1 states, "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands." This scripture was used to illustrate that wisdom is not just for women but is a principle that applies to everyone. Wisdom builds, promotes, and brings honor and grace. Solomon's prayer for wisdom to handle his next phase as king was highlighted as an example of seeking divine guidance for future endeavors.

The sermon also touched on the difference between the blueprint dimension and the build dimension. The blueprint dimension involves agreeing with God's plans for our lives, while the build dimension requires us to put in the work to bring those plans to fruition. We were encouraged to stop arguing with God's blueprint and start building according to His divine wisdom. The message concluded with a powerful declaration that our hands are anointed to build and make things better, emphasizing that with God's wisdom, we can create something greater out of what we have been given.

### Key Takeaways

1. God's Faithfulness is Unwavering: We are reminded that God has been faithful in redeeming us from the enemy's grasp and bringing us through difficult times. This faithfulness is a reason for our continuous praise, independent of external circumstances. Reflect on the numerous times God has intervened in your life and let that be the fuel for your worship. [01:03]

2. Wisdom is Essential for Building: Proverbs 14:1 teaches us that wisdom builds while foolishness destroys. This wisdom is not gender-specific but is a divine principle that applies to everyone. Seeking wisdom, like Solomon did, equips us to handle our next phase in life effectively. Wisdom brings promotion, honor, and grace, and it is crucial for successful living. [01:06:09]

3. Blueprint vs. Build Dimension: Understanding the difference between the blueprint dimension and the build dimension is vital. The blueprint dimension involves agreeing with God's plans, while the build dimension requires us to put in the work to bring those plans to life. Stop arguing with God's blueprint and start building according to His divine wisdom. [01:22:08]

4. Our Hands are Anointed to Build: We are anointed to take what we have and make it better. This anointing is not just for personal gain but for the benefit of others and the glory of God. Whether it's a small seed or a significant project, our hands are gifted to create something greater. Trust in this divine anointing and step into your role as a builder. [01:39:23]

5. Wisdom Produces Next-Level Living: Wisdom does not build for the present but for the future. It sets the stage for new beginnings and greater things. As we seek and apply God's wisdom, we position ourselves for a sequence of events that will change our entire household's trajectory. Embrace this wisdom and prepare for the new things God is about to do in your life. [01:46:09]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[01:03] - Praise for God's Faithfulness
[02:32] - God Did It Again
[06:57] - Celebrating Birthdays
[13:22] - Reversal of the Doctor's Report
[16:01] - Victory Declaration
[26:43] - Preparing for Communion
[28:35] - The Lord's Supper
[30:20] - Prayer of Thanksgiving
[33:11] - Praise for Salvation
[35:38] - Celebrating Executive Pastor
[37:09] - Acknowledging Visitors
[39:11] - Offering and Giving
[41:15] - Building Faith for Prosperity
[43:30] - Victory Seed Declaration
[47:25] - Announcements and Dismissal
[01:03:32] - Introduction to Proverbs 14:1
[01:06:09] - My Hands Are Anointed to Build
[01:22:08] - Blueprint vs. Build Dimension
[01:39:23] - Anointed Hands for Better
[01:46:09] - Wisdom for Next-Level Living

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. Proverbs 14:1 - "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands."
2. 1 Kings 3:9-12 - Solomon's prayer for wisdom and God's response.
3. Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

#### Observation Questions
1. According to Proverbs 14:1, what are the contrasting actions of a wise woman and a foolish person?
2. In 1 Kings 3:9-12, what did Solomon specifically ask God for, and what was God's response?
3. How does Jeremiah 29:11 describe God's plans for us, and what does this imply about His role as the architect of our lives?
4. What are some examples given in the sermon of how God has shown His faithfulness in our lives? [01:03]

#### Interpretation Questions
1. Why is wisdom described as a principle that builds and promotes, according to Proverbs 14:1 and the sermon? [01:06:09]
2. How does Solomon's request for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9-12 reflect his understanding of his role and responsibilities as a king?
3. What does the sermon suggest about the importance of agreeing with God's blueprint for our lives, and how does this relate to Jeremiah 29:11? [01:22:08]
4. How does the concept of our hands being anointed to build, as mentioned in the sermon, align with the biblical passages discussed? [01:39:23]

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness in your life. How did this experience influence your faith and worship? [01:03]
2. In what areas of your life do you need to seek wisdom to build and promote, as described in Proverbs 14:1? How can you actively pursue this wisdom?
3. Solomon asked for wisdom to handle his next phase as king. What is your "next phase," and how can you seek God's wisdom to navigate it effectively? [01:13:19]
4. The sermon emphasized the importance of agreeing with God's blueprint and putting in the work to build according to His plans. What specific steps can you take to align your actions with God's blueprint for your life? [01:22:08]
5. The sermon mentioned that our hands are anointed to build and make things better. Identify a project or area in your life where you can apply this anointing. What practical steps will you take to improve it? [01:39:23]
6. How can you embrace the wisdom that produces next-level living, as described in the sermon, to set the stage for new beginnings in your household? [01:46:09]
7. Think about a situation where you have been arguing with God's blueprint for your life. What changes can you make to stop resisting and start building according to His divine wisdom? [01:22:08]

Devotional

Day 1: God's Faithfulness in Our Lives
God's faithfulness is a cornerstone of our spiritual journey. It is not contingent on our circumstances or external factors but is rooted in His unchanging nature. Reflecting on the numerous times God has intervened in our lives, we are reminded that His mercies are new every morning. Each day, He wakes us up, clothes us in our right minds, and provides us with new opportunities to experience His goodness. This unwavering faithfulness is a reason for our continuous praise and worship, independent of any external circumstances. Let your personal experiences of God's faithfulness fuel your worship and gratitude. [01:03]

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV): "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Reflection: Think of a specific instance where you experienced God's faithfulness in a difficult time. How can you let that memory fuel your worship and gratitude today?

Day 2: Wisdom for Building
Wisdom is essential for building a life that honors God and benefits others. Proverbs 14:1 teaches us that wisdom builds while foolishness destroys. This principle is not limited to any gender but applies to everyone. Seeking wisdom, as Solomon did, equips us to handle the next phases of our lives effectively. Wisdom brings promotion, honor, and grace, and it is crucial for successful living. By embracing wisdom, we can build lives that are not only stable but also flourishing and impactful. [01:06:09]

James 1:5 (ESV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

Reflection: Identify an area in your life where you need wisdom. How can you seek God's wisdom in this area today, and what steps can you take to apply it?

Day 3: Embracing God's Blueprint
Understanding the difference between the blueprint dimension and the build dimension is vital for fulfilling God's plans for our lives. The blueprint dimension involves agreeing with God's plans, while the build dimension requires us to put in the work to bring those plans to life. Often, we find ourselves arguing with God's blueprint, questioning His plans, and doubting our abilities. However, we are encouraged to stop arguing and start building according to His divine wisdom. By embracing God's blueprint and actively working to bring it to fruition, we align ourselves with His purpose and experience His blessings. [01:22:08]

Proverbs 16:3 (ESV): "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you have been resisting God's blueprint? How can you start building according to His plan today?

Day 4: Anointed Hands for Building
We are anointed to take what we have and make it better. This anointing is not just for personal gain but for the benefit of others and the glory of God. Whether it's a small seed or a significant project, our hands are gifted to create something greater. Trusting in this divine anointing, we can step into our roles as builders, knowing that God has equipped us with everything we need to succeed. Our hands are anointed to build, promote, and bring honor and grace to whatever we undertake. [01:39:23]

Isaiah 61:1 (ESV): "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."

Reflection: What is one project or task you feel God has anointed you to build? How can you use your gifts and talents to make it better for His glory?

Day 5: Wisdom for Next-Level Living
Wisdom does not build for the present but for the future. It sets the stage for new beginnings and greater things. As we seek and apply God's wisdom, we position ourselves for a sequence of events that will change our entire household's trajectory. Embracing this wisdom prepares us for the new things God is about to do in our lives. By living wisely, we not only benefit ourselves but also create a legacy of wisdom and faithfulness for future generations. [01:46:09]

Proverbs 24:3-4 (ESV): "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

Reflection: How can you apply God's wisdom to a specific area of your life to prepare for future blessings? What steps can you take today to set the stage for new beginnings?

Quotes

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "Somebody praise the faithful God. Somebody praise the faithful God. Somebody praise the faithful. the redeemed of the Lord say so right now. Who he was faithful to redeem you from the hand of the enemy. Does anybody know that God was faithful from snatching you from the enemy's clutch every time? From snatching you out of the hand of trouble every time? From snatching you out of difficult every time? I need some believers to open up your mouth and praise your faithful." [01:03] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "His faithfulness did it again. your believer. Find your believer and say God did it again. What did he do again? He woke me up again. He closed me in my right mind again. He gave me new mercy again. See, that's why some of us praising him. That's why some of us is lifting him up. That's why some of us is opening up our mind. Because we don't need a praise team to give us the reason to praise our God. We don't need musicians to give us the reason to praise us our God. All I need is a flashback. Because when I think of the goodness. God fought the battle for me again." [02:32] (90 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Somebody throw your head back and praise your faithful God, praise your faithful God, he's faithful to do it again. I'm trying to let this thing go, but I hear the Holy Ghost saying a reverse is coming, a reversal of the doctor's report is coming. That's what happened this morning. The praise normally is at the end of the service, but God's putting it at the beginning of the service, because God said I'm about to do a reversal. I need to tell about 20 believers God's about to send it a different direction." [16:01] (53 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Some of us just glad, I'm saved Saved Saved By his glory divine Saved New life sublime Life now is sweet My joy is complete I'm saved Y'all ain't happy about salvation I'm saved because my record gonna be there Be it page, it's dark or fair Okay, y'all don't want to have no church in here Hallelujah Touch your neighbor and say, I'm glad I'm saved." [35:06] (42 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Somebody holler, this is my year for prosperity. Lay hands on yourself and decree and declare, I will never be broke another day in my life. am not trying to hype you. I am trying to build your faith. Because if you have the faith the size of a mustard seed, anything is possible. Somebody holler, it's possible, it's possible, it's possible. Amen. So we're believing God. We're believing God. We're believing. I felt some pushback, but I'm going to push that in your spirit. This is not a broke house. This is not a house that fears money." [41:15] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "To understand this text in the book of Proverbs, we must take into context the book of Proverbs in its entirety. Much of the book of Proverbs cannot be taken at face value because the lessons within the book of Proverbs gives us a deeper revelation for successful living. Somebody say, I'm living successfully. In reading the book of Proverbs, one must be careful in extracting the truths that come from the book. For instance, if we're not careful, you will think Proverbs teaches or endorses a theology that asserts that the rich are the righteous and the favored by God, but the poor are evil, lazy, and only getting what they deserve." [01:06:50] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "The issue is with most of us. We ask God to bring us into our next, but we never ask God to give us wisdom on. It's a handle our next. Your next may be big, but you will need new wisdom on how to handle big because your wisdom only deals with small. You only know how to do small stuff. But if I'm going to do big stuff, I need big wisdom. Y'all ain't talking in him, but I'm gonna preach on anyway. I don't, I don't need the wisdom on how to do what I'm doing right now. I need the wisdom on how to handle my next, because I know, my next going to be what I haven't seen what is having her." [01:17:11] (41 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "When you ask God to give you the wisdom to build your next, God cannot give you the wisdom to build your next on a level that you're able to intellectually figure out yourself. God has to give you the wisdom to build something exceedingly abundantly above all you may ask or think God, God has to give you the wisdom to build what I have not seen. What is, is have not heard. God's got to give you some wisdom. That's going to put you in a different category all by yourself. This is why the proverb writer states that if you exalt wisdom, it shall promote you. Wisdom shall bring honor to you. Wisdom shall crown your head with faith." [01:19:19] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "The blueprint dimension is when you get the word from the Lord and God speaks it to you. Because God is the designer of your better. Jeremiah 29 and 11. Deacon Bell gave it. Deacon Bell gave it to us on last week. For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord. Thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end. In other words, God said, I drafted out the blueprint on how this should look at the end. The problem with the household of faith is that we believe that if we pray, praise and give enough, it will just show up out of nothing." [01:22:08] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "The builders dimension creates next. The only way you get into your next, I got to build it. So it will cost me something because as I'm building and you, because you're in, you already in the next as I'm building, it might not look like your neck. But I know by the time I get through building, it's going to be exactly what's in the blueprint. costs you in this, this generation, this generation desires next and they covered next, but no one wants to put in the work for next. Here it is. Builders come with the mindset that whatever is on the paper, I have already been given the knowledge, the gifting and the ability, to make it a reality." [01:36:37] (59 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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