Mirroring Obedience: Pathway to Daily Victory
Summary
### Summary
Today's message focused on the concept of "mirroring obedience" to God as a pathway to victory in our daily lives. The idea is that by aligning our actions and decisions with God's will, as exemplified by Jesus, we can experience consistent triumphs and blessings. Jesus is the ultimate model of obedience, and His blood ensures our victory. The sermon emphasized the importance of speaking life, love, peace, and joy, and aligning our actions with these declarations.
Psalm 139:5 was highlighted to illustrate God's omnipresence and His protective hand over our lives. The message also included a personal testimony about the pastor's relationship with his wife, underscoring the importance of depending on God and maintaining communication in relationships. This story served as a metaphor for our relationship with God, emphasizing the need for true intimacy, communication, and dependence on Him.
The sermon also touched on the importance of repentance, not as a form of condemnation but as a pathway to freedom and refreshment in God's presence. True repentance leads to a heart that is quick to forgive and free from bitterness and strife. The message concluded with a call to live a life focused on eternity, being kingdom-minded, and serving others as an expression of our faith and obedience to God.
### Key Takeaways
1. Mirroring Obedience for Daily Victory: Aligning our actions with God's will, as Jesus did, brings daily victories and blessings. Jesus' perfect obedience and His unfailing blood ensure our triumphs. By speaking life, love, peace, and joy, and aligning our actions with these declarations, we can experience God's goodness in our lives. [19:45]
2. God's Omnipresence and Protection: Psalm 139:5 reminds us that God is always with us, going before and following us, with His hand of blessing upon us. This omnipresence and protection assure us that we are never alone and that everything He touches prospers. [23:33]
3. Dependence and Communication in Relationships: The personal testimony about the pastor's relationship with his wife illustrates the importance of depending on God and maintaining open communication. This serves as a metaphor for our relationship with God, emphasizing the need for true intimacy and constant communication with Him. [38:15]
4. True Repentance and Freedom: True repentance is not about condemnation but about freedom and refreshment in God's presence. It involves a heart that is quick to forgive and free from bitterness and strife. This leads to a life that is continually refreshed and strengthened by God's Spirit. [52:40]
5. Eternity-Focused Living: Being kingdom-minded means focusing on eternity and serving others as an expression of our faith. This involves setting our minds on things above, living in the reality of God's kingdom, and serving the anointed one by walking in these kingdom realities. [01:18:29]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[19:45] - Mirroring Obedience for Daily Victory
[23:33] - God's Omnipresence and Protection
[32:49] - Prayer and Repentance
[38:15] - Dependence and Communication in Relationships
[52:40] - True Repentance and Freedom
[01:18:29] - Eternity-Focused Living
[01:26:05] - Baptism and Communion
[01:37:01] - Closing Prayer and Dismissal
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. Psalm 139:5 - "You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me."
2. Romans 5:2-5 - "Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
3. Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
### Observation Questions
1. According to Psalm 139:5, how does God demonstrate His omnipresence and protection in our lives?
2. In Romans 5:2-5, what are the steps that lead from suffering to hope?
3. What does Matthew 6:33 instruct us to seek first, and what is promised as a result?
4. How did the pastor's personal testimony about his relationship with his wife illustrate dependence and communication with God?
### Interpretation Questions
1. How does understanding God's omnipresence and protection, as described in Psalm 139:5, impact your daily life and decisions?
2. Romans 5:2-5 outlines a process from suffering to hope. How can this process be seen in your own life experiences?
3. What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness in practical terms?
4. The pastor emphasized the importance of true repentance. How does true repentance lead to freedom and refreshment in God's presence?
### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a recent situation where you needed to depend on God's omnipresence and protection. How did you see His hand at work?
2. Think about a time when you experienced suffering. How did it lead to perseverance, character, and hope in your life?
3. What specific actions can you take this week to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness?
4. In what ways can you improve communication and intimacy in your relationship with God, similar to how the pastor described his relationship with his wife?
5. Identify an area in your life where you need to practice true repentance. What steps will you take to seek forgiveness and experience God's refreshment?
6. How can you incorporate speaking life, love, peace, and joy into your daily interactions with others?
7. Consider how you can live a more eternity-focused life. What changes can you make to ensure your actions and decisions reflect a kingdom-minded perspective?
Devotional
### Day 1: Mirroring Obedience for Daily Victory
Description: Aligning our actions with God's will, as Jesus did, brings daily victories and blessings. Jesus' perfect obedience and His unfailing blood ensure our triumphs. By speaking life, love, peace, and joy, and aligning our actions with these declarations, we can experience God's goodness in our lives. Jesus is the ultimate model of obedience, and His life exemplifies how we should live in alignment with God's will. When we mirror His obedience, we open ourselves to the consistent triumphs and blessings that God has in store for us. This involves not just our actions but also our words, as speaking life, love, peace, and joy can transform our circumstances and align us with God's purposes. [19:45]
Bible Passage: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror." (James 1:22-23, ESV)
Reflection: Think about an area in your life where you struggle to align your actions with God's will. What steps can you take today to mirror Jesus' obedience in that area?
### Day 2: God's Omnipresence and Protection
Description: Psalm 139:5 reminds us that God is always with us, going before and following us, with His hand of blessing upon us. This omnipresence and protection assure us that we are never alone and that everything He touches prospers. God's presence is a constant source of comfort and strength, providing us with the assurance that we are under His care and guidance. His protective hand is always upon us, leading us through life's challenges and ensuring that we are never abandoned. This understanding should fill us with confidence and peace, knowing that we are always in His loving care. [23:33]
Bible Passage: "The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." (Psalm 121:7-8, ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on a recent situation where you felt alone or unprotected. How can the knowledge of God's omnipresence and protection change your perspective on that situation?
### Day 3: Dependence and Communication in Relationships
Description: The personal testimony about the pastor's relationship with his wife illustrates the importance of depending on God and maintaining open communication. This serves as a metaphor for our relationship with God, emphasizing the need for true intimacy and constant communication with Him. Just as a healthy relationship requires ongoing dialogue and mutual dependence, our relationship with God thrives on regular communication and reliance on His guidance. This intimacy with God is cultivated through prayer, reading His Word, and being attentive to His voice in our daily lives. [38:15]
Bible Passage: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4:8, ESV)
Reflection: Consider your current communication with God. What practical steps can you take to deepen your intimacy and dependence on Him today?
### Day 4: True Repentance and Freedom
Description: True repentance is not about condemnation but about freedom and refreshment in God's presence. It involves a heart that is quick to forgive and free from bitterness and strife. This leads to a life that is continually refreshed and strengthened by God's Spirit. Repentance is a transformative process that brings us closer to God, allowing His grace to cleanse and renew us. It is an invitation to experience the fullness of His love and the freedom that comes from living in alignment with His will. [52:40]
Bible Passage: "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19-20, ESV)
Reflection: Is there an area of your life where you need to seek repentance? How can you embrace God's forgiveness and experience the freedom and refreshment He offers?
### Day 5: Eternity-Focused Living
Description: Being kingdom-minded means focusing on eternity and serving others as an expression of our faith. This involves setting our minds on things above, living in the reality of God's kingdom, and serving the anointed one by walking in these kingdom realities. Living with an eternal perspective changes how we approach our daily lives, prioritizing what truly matters and seeking to make a lasting impact for God's kingdom. It calls us to serve others selflessly, reflecting the love and grace of Jesus in all that we do. [01:18:29]
Bible Passage: "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." (Colossians 3:2-3, ESV)
Reflection: How can you shift your focus from temporary concerns to eternal priorities today? What practical steps can you take to serve others and reflect God's kingdom in your daily life?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "When you know that you're going to marry her, you know that you know. Now, some people are a little bit thicker-headed like Tony is. But that's, I mean, George, how many times did you ask her to go out? Seven, six times, and on the seventh time she said yes, you know, so. But everyone has their own story, but every story is significant." (20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "Joy will work. It will bring you strength, but are you going to work it? God's always going to work. Remember we said you overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the Word of your God. Testimony, so the blood's still working. It never stops. So what's our testimony?" (18 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "When you are really focused on the kingdom, you serve others. I serve the anointed one because every single one of you, when I look at you, I see you as an anointed one. You are an anointed one. You are an anointed one. You are an anointed one. You can lie with the blood of Jesus. That's all." (34 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "When you do that, you see there's an intimacy. There's an intimacy with Christ. When I have that drive and that true depending on God, true repentance, and that intimacy of walking in the kingdom of God, cultivating this internal and this intimate relationship with Jesus Christ." (19 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "When I get into that true repentance and I see that my heart has been changed and my heart burns. My heart burns with extreme passion for God. It burns. Do you think about him all the time? Do you, I want to hear you. I want to listen to you. What do you have for me?" (15 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "True intimacy is speaking and listening, communicating, mirroring. That's what Jesus said. He said, I only do what I hear and see my Father do. So there has to be a time where we have to learn how to communicate and look forward to waking up in the morning and saying good morning." (20 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "When you start really truly depending on it, you still walk in a heart of repentance. Not a heart of condemnation, because therefore there was what? No condemnation through Christ Jesus. But when I truly understand true repentance, I'm quick to forgive. I'm quick to forgive. I'm quick to say, Lord, forgive me." (22 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "When you do this, when you eat this bread and drink this drink, do this in what remembrance of me. So therefore, can you have communion with God every day? Yes. Do you need some priest, some preacher to give you the holy sacraments? No. He says, when you do this, do this in remembrance of me." (23 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "When I have that victorious, there's a peace of prosperity of that flowing river, the righteousness of the ways of the sea. There is no peace for the wicked, says the Lord. So when I do that, it's all about being eternity, eternally, eternity focused. You focus on eternity." (16 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "When you stop and pray, there is a peace that surpasses all what? Understand it. That's my story. Every single one of you has a story somewhere in there that shows you how you have to depend on God and trust in Him." (18 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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