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"Just Stop it" part 3 of the "8 simple things" series
Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker
Psalm 29:1-9 ~ January 23, 2011
INTRODUCTION
A. "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
B. When we do our part, in obedience, it puts us in touch with God's faithfulness to us.
I. WE MUST LEARN TO STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN TO GOD.
A. Alone time with God is so important because:
· We were created to have an on going personal relationship with God.
"So God created humanity in His own image…" Genesis 1:27
· Jesus died to make a personal relationship with God possible.
"God…has invited you into this wonderful friendship with His Son, Christ the Lord." I Corinthians 1:9 (Living Bible)
· Alone time with God was Jesus' source of strength.
"Before daybreak the next day, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray."Mark 1:35 (also see Luke 22:39 & Luke 5:16)
· If you want to grow and mature as a Christian, alone time with God is a must.
"People cannot live on bread alone, but on every word that God speaks." Matthew 4:4
"The one who looks steadily at God's perfect law…and makes that a habit…actively putting it into practice, will be happy in all that they do." James 1:25 (Phillips)
B. Alone time with God requires stopping.
"Jesus left the city and went, as He usually did, to the Mount of Olives…to pray." Luke 22:39
C. Stopping provides perspective.
"For as you know Him better, God will give you, through His great power, everything you need for living a truly good life." 2 Peter 1:3
"Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your Word." Psalm 119:18
D. Alone times with God give us a chance to really listen to God.
“Mary sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what He taught." Luke 10:39
"Speak, Lord, your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:10
II. THE PURPOSE OF OUR PRACTICE.
A. To give devotion to God.
"Give to the Lord the glory due to His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness." Psalm 29:2
B. To get direction from God.
"Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me…" Psalm 25:4
C. To gain delight in God.
"Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 (King James)
D. To grow and develop like Christ.
"When the council saw the boldness of Peter and John…they were amazed and realized what being with Jesus had done for them!"
Acts 4:13
CONCLUSION