In Pursuit! Interval 1 Mile 1

In Pursuit!

We live in a world of “immediacy” – instant messages, spontaneous purchases with overnight shipping, instant access to information from all over the world, even instant access to the Word through our iPads and phones.  We don’t even have to know where the books of the Bible are any more – technology will do the thinking for us.  But how has that affected our relationship with the One that has created all things?

For many of us it has become difficult to slow down enough to truly live the life to which He has called us.  How do we pursue Him instead of life (and allow Him to pursue us)?  More importantly how do we operate in the full power He has given to us?

In the weeks ahead we will be exploring that very challenge.  Through the Word of God and with assistance from some excellent guides along the way, we are going on a journey……..

·         Of Walking with God  (John Eldredge)

·         Of Practicing His Presence  (from The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence  James W. Goll)

·         Of being Awakened by the Spirit (Ron M. Phillips)

·         Of advancing into a life of miracles When Heaven Invades Earth (Bill Johnson)

      I encourage you to check in with us weekly as I post the next leg of our journey.  The various progressions will be marked as Interval 1(or 2-4) and then Mile 1 (to whatever!)  As Holy Spirit has been downloading this study, it has been fascinating to observe the absolute relevance to the struggles so many of my brothers and sisters in Christ are experiencing.   

      We will begin our journey this week with a series of questions and thoughts to assist you in determining your starting point.  Where are you now in your pursuit of intimacy with Him?  Without that information, it will be difficult to gauge your progress along the paths He is laying out for us. So let us begin....

      Interval  1 – Mile 1

     Does God still speak?

    Questions to be answered:  How does He speak to you?  How do you know it is His voice?

·         We are created for intimacy  Psalm 139:1-18

o   Identify additional scriptures that speak of His intimacy with us

·         Intimacy requires communication  Genesis 1:26-27; 3:8-9

o   Identify additional scriptures that speak of the importance of communication in intimacy

  Communication with God is throughout the Bible  - what are your favorite encounters?     Example: Hagar meets God in the desert Genesis 16:1-15

o   Identify your favorite encounters in scripture

 We are meant to listen – to hear direction – Holy Spirit is our counselor, guide, comforter.  What do those titles tell us about listening?

Being whole and being holy – how are they related?

·       What does wholeness have to do with our walk with God?  Hebrews 10:14; 2 Peter 1:3

o   Identify additional scriptures that speak of our wholeness in Him

 What does holiness have to do with our walk with God? Romans 6:4; Philippians 1:6

o   Identify additional scriptures that speak of His intimacy with us

·        What is the relationship between healing and the ability to walk in and with holiness?       

         Hebrews 13:3-17

o   Identify additional scriptures that speak of His intimacy with us

 Questions to be answered: 

                       o   How do I view my “wholeness” versus what the Word tells us?

                       o   What change can I make in my daily routine today that will help me walk in holiness?

       My prayer for you is that these questions will stir a desire in you to know Him more and to  pursue Him relentlessly!  

     Until next week,

        Blessings!

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