Recognizing God's voice requires listening longer rather than rushing to speak or react. The Great Commission calls us to make disciples, not just Christians, by focusing on three essential steps: knowing our God-given identity as beings created in His image and crowned with glory, walking in that identity through changed character and obedience, and sharing it authentically with others. Making disciples happens through genuine relationships and invitations into our lives, not perfect words or flawless behavior. Even disciples who doubt can be used by God to fulfill this calling.

In our digital world filled with constant noise and distractions, learning to hear God's voice clearly becomes increasingly challenging. Just like a radio signal can experience static due to interference or distance from the source, our spiritual connection with God can become unclear when we're not positioned properly to receive His message. Through the story of David's mistake with the Ark of the Covenant, we learn that good intentions aren't enough - we need obedience formed through discipleship. David's enthusiasm got ahead of his obedience when he transported the ark improperly, resulting in tragedy. True discipleship means learning to tune our lives to God's voice, waking up each morning positioned to listen, and walking in community with other believers who help us stay accountable to what God is saying.

Here is our Worship Set for today if you want to follow along with lyrics. https://genius.com/Phil-wickham-his-name-is-jesus-lyrics - His name is Jesushttps://genius.com/Hillsong-united-from-the-inside-out-lyrics - From the Inside OutThe anointing of the Holy Spirit is evidence that we belong to God, providing spiritual discernment, stability, and integrity in our Christian walk. Like oil that protects and empowers, this anointing isn't decoration but serves a specific purpose in our lives. Just as a car needs regular oil changes, we need fresh spiritual anointing through daily time with God. When we remain in Christ through prayer, Bible reading, and worship, we receive His protection, provision, and authority. Walking in this anointing produces confidence in our faith and helps us distinguish between God's truth and worldly deception.

Living righteously isn't about following rules or being good—it's about understanding where true righteousness comes from. Many people pursue generational, protective, or self-righteousness, but these approaches only offer cravings that never satisfy. Godly righteousness comes from walking with God personally, allowing Him to transform you from the inside out through relationship, not shame. The key difference between worldly and godly righteousness is that God's way satisfies not only you but your calling and purpose. What you practice reveals who you belong to, so examine what you're actually putting your energy into each day.

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As we begin a new year, it's time to examine where our priorities truly lie. Many people invite Jesus into their lives but don't allow Him to be Lord over everything. True faith means entering His kingdom, not just inviting Him into the cleaned-up areas of our lives. Matthew 6:33 commands us to seek God's kingdom first, and He will provide everything we need. Three key principles guide right priorities: obedience brings us under God's care, our capacity follows our priorities, and right seeking requires right motives. We must let go of control and stop holding onto things that aren't of God's kingdom to experience His provision, peace, and purpose.

Simeon's encounter with baby Jesus in Luke 2 reveals the power of waiting with expectation rather than mere endurance. Described as righteous and devout, Simeon eagerly anticipated the Messiah's arrival based on God's promise, not his personal preferences. His expectant faith positioned him to recognize God's salvation in an unexpected form - a baby rather than a conquering king. When we live with genuine expectation, it moves us toward Jesus, produces spiritual fruit, and transforms how we pray, worship, and respond to God's presence in our daily lives.

Life rarely follows our plans, and God often displaces us from comfortable paths into seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel teaches us how to respond when God moves us in unexpected directions. She made time to be alone with God, asked honest questions while trusting His plan, and allowed the Holy Spirit to overshadow her completely. The virgin birth shows us that we need supernatural intervention in our natural lives - we cannot produce what God has in store through our own efforts. When displaced, Mary responded with praise rather than complaints, recognizing God's mindfulness and mercy. We must create intentional alone time with God daily, stay under the Holy Spirit's covering, and trust His timing rather than rushing ahead at our own pace.

Many people approach the new year with resolutions focused on behavior modification, but true transformation comes through the power of the Holy Spirit. The story of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 reveals that self-made faith cannot produce God-given life. Despite following all the commandments and achieving worldly success, this man still felt empty because he relied on his own efforts rather than surrendering to God's power. Jesus didn't ask him to do more but to let go and follow Him. The key to abundant living isn't adding more activities or trying harder, but being filled with the Holy Spirit who provides strength from within. True spiritual growth comes through saturation in God's presence, not through our own striving.