The Open Word (Audio)

There was no sin our forefathers committed that kept the Lord from keeping His covenants with them. In his message today, Pastor David gives reassurance that likewise, there is nothing you can do that will negate God's promises to you. No matter how you act, God is faithful to keep His word. Despite generation after generation of failures, God continues to fulfil His promises to those who repented in His name. Let this message be a reminder to come before our Lord and repent of your sin today.

In Pastor David's message today, he laments that our country has lost its passion for the things of God. When you look at our current culture, this is no doubt true. We might verbally proclaim 'one nation under God', but in reality we serve our flesh. Don't let this be true in your life. Don't say with your mouth that you love the Lord but in your heart chase after the things of this world. Instead, let your life be an example to others that you follow the Lord's way, doing those things that are pleasing to Him and not to the world.

In his message today, Pastor David encourages you in to ask the Lord for insight to the battles you will face in your life. When the enemy attacks, the Lord is stronger than he and can conqueror all evil in your life. You only need to ask the Lord for this kind of insight. Embrace the fact that 'He who is living in you is greater than he who lives in this world'. You have nothing to fear when you have the God of creation by your side. Instead of worrying about future battles, fill yourself with the word of God.

As a believer in Christ, you will no doubt become spiritually weary. When you serve the Lord and deal with the sins of the world, it is easy to want to step back and take a break. In his message today, Pastor David will encourage you to call upon the Lord for His mighty strength when you become tired. He is the creator of all things and has the power to fill you with His supernatural strength. Be encouraged today to continue serving Him with His guidance alone.

Have you ever felt like the world is against you? In his message today, Pastor David encourages you to stand firm in the truth that your God is strong enough to carry you through any challenge. If you allow the world to bring you down and discourage you, you might not remember to cry out to God. Remind yourself that He indeed is the almighty powerful one and cling to His ways during hardships. He will be there to give you peace that transcends all understanding.

You can have very different experiences coming to worship before the Lord. If you come in with your mind full of the events of the day, you will likely have a hard time connecting with God.

But if you come in with a heart that is open to God, He will show up and meet you there. In his message today, Pastor David will encourage you to come to worship with a heart that is eager to meet God. If you find yourself distracted, ask the Lord to clear your mind and meditate on Him.

In today's message, Pastor David will share a word of caution from King Solomon's life. God had blessed Solomon mightily and powerfully. Despite the wisdom God had granted him, Solomon gave into his fleshly desires. Giving into these temptations brought great destruction in his life. Just because God gives you His blessings, does not mean you are immune to the evil one. Bring all things to the Lord, so that He may help you overcome fleshly desires.

There likely will come a time in your life where you are confronted with your sin. In Pastor David's message today, he shares that this will not be an easy task. You'll learn through the life of King David that there are three choices available. The only option that carries any future hope or peace is to confess and be broken by the Lord. Coming before the Lord like this requires humility and transparency. However, if you try and deal with your sin in another way, there is no hope for an authentic relationship with your Creator.

Do you ever try to protect God, or even try to defend or explain His ways? In his message today, Pastor David shares that you don't need to do this. God is big enough to do these things on His own. When we try to defend or explain God, we do so on a human level, but He is so much bigger than that, and we can't even imagine His ways! Rest assured that 'God Is'. God is big enough, He is sovereign enough, and He is powerful enough. How can you step back today and let God be God?

You are told to wait patiently on the Lord because His timing is perfect. What happens when you are impatient and take things into your own hands? In his message today, Pastor David guarantees you will mess things up! Who are you to try and play the role of God? His plans are so much better than yours. He sees and knows all things, and works these things together for your benefit. Be encouraged that God will let you know with clarity His plan for you, and you only need to be patient!