Fresh Start
Living Out Your Relationship with God
TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:10
INTRODUCTION
We are continuing on our series of ‘KNOWING GOD’. Over the past month, we have been taught on Understanding the Nature of God, Getting to know Him, the characteristics of such a relationship, and how to deepen our relationship with God. In our last session, we realize that to deepen our relationship with God, we have to continually maintain the characteristics of the relationship. This can be achieved through consistent study of the Word, seeking Him through our worship, prayers, and service, in absolute trust, dependence and complete submission to God’s will.
In today’s session we are looking at “Living Out our Relationship with God”. We are all relationship being designed by God for intimate fellowship with him. John 5:19. John 14:10. Everything that our Lord Jesus did, emanated from his fellowship with the Father. Our outward walk with God must be a reflection of our inner journey with him. We are the expression of our relationship and who we spend time with. Acts 4:13. Our Relationship with God must go beyond casual acquaintance or religious activities, but one that’s based on an intimate personal friendship with God. John 15:15 – Our Lord Jesus upscale his relationship with the disciples from servants to friends. God wants us to express and manifest his presence and character in our daily life and allowing that relationship to shape our thoughts, words, and actions.
Outline 1: WALKING IN OBEDIENCE
To live out our relationship with God, we must learn to walk in complete Obedience to his Word and the leading of His Holy Spirit in our lives. Walking in obedience to God means aligning one’s Life with God’s will as revealed in His
Word and through His Spirit. 1 Samuel 15:22. We must remain intentional and adamant in obeying God, regardless of the challenge or when life’s outcomes are unclear. When we walk in complete submission and obedience to God, it bonds us closer to him, causes us to grow Spiritually, brings us to a place of Peace, Joy and fulfilment of purpose in him.
How to Walk in Obedience:
- Continuous Meditation on God’s Word. Joshua 1:8. Psalms 1:1-3. John 6:63.
- Lifestyle of Worship and Prayer. Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
- Be guided by the Holy Spirit. John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Eze. 36:27
- Do the Word. James 1:22, Micah 6:8. Psalms 40:6-8
Outline 2: SHARING GOD’S LOVE.
To live out our relationship with God, we must learn to Share God’s Love. 1 John4:7-12.
God is Love. Sharing God’s Love means demonstrating His Love through our words and actions, reflecting His compassion, kindness, and forgiveness to others. God’s Love is within our hearts.
Our Love for one another shows our connection to him. Romans 5:5, John 13:35
How to Share God’s Love:
Our Words.
- Speaking to God about others around you. 1Timothy 2:1.
- Speak to those around you Words of Salvation, Hope, Encouragement, Affirmation, and Support that can help, uplift and motivate. Colossians 4:6.
Our Actions.
- Love gives. Discreetly give your time to help others. John 3:16
- Show Kindness, Benevolence and Generosity to others around you.
Outline 3: PERSEVERING IN FAITH.
To live out our relationship with God, we must learn to persevere in Faith. Rom8:28.
Our relationship with God will be tested and tried with varied challenges and oppositions, but the Lord has overcome for us. Hebrews 10:36, John16:33.
Persevering in faith means maintaining our trust in God and holding onto His Word and Promises over our lives, despite difficulties, challenges, and setbacks. It’s about steadfastness, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity, recognizing our faith is a journey of endurance and growth.
How to persevere in Faith.
· Persevere in God’s Word and His Promises over your Life. Romans 4:20, Isaiah 55:11, Psalms 132:11, and Hebrews 6:17-18
· Remain Steadfast in Worship and Prayers. Philippians4:6
· Continue to be of Service to God and those around you.
CONCLUSION
To live out our Relationship with God, we must learn to walk in complete Obedience to his Word and the leading of His Holy Spirit in our lives. We must show and share God’s Love with everyone we come in contact with and must persevere in Faith regardless of the situation and circumstances we find ourselves in Life.
God is longing for more of us!
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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