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How to Not Die 1 Sam 12Israel has come through some battles- Saul is now King- Samuel is now talking to Israel and telling them how they have done wrong, how their ancestors did wrong, and what they did right. He challenges them to serve God- then God sends a sign in the storm over a wheat harvest to show his power. God sends rain on the wheat harvest- and finally the people have a fear of God.
This story illustrates Israel trying to not die a physical death- they wanted to live.The application for us today is how to not die a spiritual death. How can we live in such a way to assure that we will live this Christian life until his Return1 john 5: 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,Jeremiah 7:24 Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but followed the counsels and the dictates of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward.
How do we do that?
Have a fear of God
18 So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.This process of Israel learning to fear God is an ongoing process. They go through this process of fearing God, not fearing God, coming back and forthWe read these stories to embolden us to continue to fear God- to not lose that prick in our spirits-Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.If Israel didn’t have a fear of God- they wouldn’t serve him wholeheartedly. They’d waver.Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.What does it mean to you?You better have a healthy fear of God- You better have some respect, fear and reverence.Luke 1:50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.If you believe in Jesus- that’s great. That’s what we’re supposed to do- but we should live with a healthy understanding of who he is and what he is. What he has done, what he will do and what he could do.The same God who said- Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”Is the same God who said Ezekiel 25:17 I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I lay My vengeance upon them.”Have a healthy fear of Him. Water, Guns, Electricity, these are all great things- but if you don’t respect them- They will destroy you.Love God- Get in his lap- but respect him.
Forget your past sin- just serve God
20 Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 21 And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.Samuel challenges the people to say- you did wrong. You sinned- But you cant live there- you cant live in the past or spend all your time worrying about itIf you turn back to your sin- it is “empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing”But you Got to move past your past sins.Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
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How to Not Die 1 Sam 12Israel has come through some battles- Saul is now King- Samuel is now talking to Israel and telling them how they have done wrong, how their ancestors did wrong, and what they did right. He challenges them to serve God- then God sends a sign in the storm over a wheat harvest to show his power. God sends rain on the wheat harvest- and finally the people have a fear of God.
This story illustrates Israel trying to not die a physical death- they wanted to live.The application for us today is how to not die a spiritual death. How can we live in such a way to assure that we will live this Christian life until his Return1 john 5: 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,Jeremiah 7:24 Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but followed the counsels and the dictates of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward.
How do we do that?
Have a fear of God
18 So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.This process of Israel learning to fear God is an ongoing process. They go through this process of fearing God, not fearing God, coming back and forthWe read these stories to embolden us to continue to fear God- to not lose that prick in our spirits-Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.If Israel didn’t have a fear of God- they wouldn’t serve him wholeheartedly. They’d waver.Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.What does it mean to you?You better have a healthy fear of God- You better have some respect, fear and reverence.Luke 1:50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.If you believe in Jesus- that’s great. That’s what we’re supposed to do- but we should live with a healthy understanding of who he is and what he is. What he has done, what he will do and what he could do.The same God who said- Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”Is the same God who said Ezekiel 25:17 I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I lay My vengeance upon them.”Have a healthy fear of Him. Water, Guns, Electricity, these are all great things- but if you don’t respect them- They will destroy you.Love God- Get in his lap- but respect him.
Forget your past sin- just serve God
20 Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 21 And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.Samuel challenges the people to say- you did wrong. You sinned- But you cant live there- you cant live in the past or spend all your time worrying about itIf you turn back to your sin- it is “empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing”But you Got to move past your past sins.Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.