Let's Meditate on these Key Points this Week:

- Repentance involves admitting guilt, acknowledging our sinful condition, and accepting the consequences of our actions.

- Disengagement and distraction in our spiritual lives can lead to moral downfall, as illustrated by David's story.

- God desires integrity in our inner self and is more pleased with a broken and contrite heart than with outward sacrifices.

Here are a few aspects of the message to meditate on this week:

- God sees us differently than we see ourselves. He called Gideon a "valiant warrior" when Gideon saw himself as weak and insignificant.

- Our doubts and fears don't disqualify us from God's calling. Gideon repeatedly sought confirmation, yet God patiently worked with him.

- Stepping out in faith, even with imperfect trust, allows God to work powerfully through us. Gideon's obedience, despite his fears, led to victory for Israel.

Here are a few aspects of the message to meditate on this week:

- God's loving reception is the key to overcoming rejection. Even when we feel unloved or unnoticed by others, God sees us and responds with love.

- Seeking validation from others or through our accomplishments can lead to codependency and dissatisfaction. Our true worth comes from being God's creation, not from external factors.

- God can use our experiences of rejection for protection, direction, and correction in our lives, ultimately drawing us closer to Him.

Here are few aspect of the message to meditate on this week:

- God's redeeming love is more powerful than the depth and darkness of our sin. No matter our past, God can use us for His divine purpose when we submit to Him.

- Faith in action can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Rahab's decision to protect the Israelite spies, rooted in her belief in God's power, not only saved her and her family but also placed her in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

- The "scarlet cord" in Rahab's story symbolizes the blood of Christ and God's mercy, reminding us that our salvation comes through faith in God's promises, not our own merits.

Here a few points to meditate on this week:

- God uses those who yield to Him: Deborah's willingness to serve God in multiple roles (prophetess, judge, wife) demonstrates how God can use us powerfully when we submit to His will.

- Leadership requires courage and conviction: Deborah displayed fearlessness in battle and faithfulness despite rejection, reminding us to stand firm in our faith even when faced with challenges.

- Our actions have consequences: Barak's hesitation to follow God's command fully resulted in him missing out on the full honor God had prepared for him, teaching us the importance of obedience.

Here are a few Points to Meditate on this Week:

- Your relational status doesn't determine your divine purpose: Abigail's wisdom and faith shone despite being married to a foolish man.

- God can provide calm in chaos: Abigail's composure and quick thinking in a volatile situation exemplify how God equips us to face challenges.

- Wisdom and humility can diffuse tense situations: Abigail's approach to David shows how godly counsel can prevent regrettable actions and honor God.

He told us 3 things about living as God's Remnant:

To be God's remnant we must a lives of discernment - we must make spiritual judgements and not be swayed by the natural or our circumstances.

To be God's remnant we must maximize every season the Lord gives us - we must submit everything and every aspect of our lives must be submitted to the Lordship of Christ 

To be God's remnant the Lord must be the strongest influence in our lives - we must live Spirit-filled lives and the filling of the Spirit is assignment based, when He fills us, He does 3 things:

Domination - the Holy Spirit directs us.

Pressure - the Holy Spirit convicts us.

Permeation - the Holy Spirit gets in every area of our lives.

Here are a few things to meditate on:

- Abuse is never acceptable in God's eyes, and silence or inaction in the face of abuse goes against God's character and His call for justice.

- We must be vigilant in recognizing and addressing abuse in our communities, avoiding the pitfalls of "cover culture" that can exist even in religious spaces.

- Jesus provides the model for how we should respond to victims of abuse - with compassion, engagement, and a focus on their healing and value.