Instead: Know Who God Is
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In this message, Apostle Shane Wall explores what it truly means to know God—not just to know of Him, but to intimately understand His character, His process, and His timing.
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Here are the author's notes from this week's message:
Know Who God Is
*- Every trial and troubling situation that you didn't cause, has always involved a person who caused the problem.
*- Even so, we must stop exalting people, as if the effects of what the person said or did is the final result.
*- We are now on high alert to believe and know only what God said.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 54:17 KJV
*- Don't argue—because you don't have to. Don't fear or get the slightest bit upset by opponents' words, because it's not worth it. Instead…
*- Condemn the words and the person as guilty, because God backs you with authority to condemn, since the righteous way you live comes from Him—how dare they call God's righteousness evil.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12 KJV
*- Instead of doing what you feel like doing to your offender, do to them what you want them to do to you—yes, even after they've done you wrong.
*- There is a reason for everything. So, why should we trust God, instead of our own efforts?
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Isaiah 26:4 KJV
*- God has everlasting strength, and He will use His everlasting strength to help us.
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Isaiah 54:14 KJV
*- When we are established in righteousness—where it becomes our way of life and our desire—we are set far from oppression, fear, and terror. In righteousness, fear has no authority, and terror cannot come near us. If we live in righteousness, any negative thoughts or feelings that attempt to bring oppression, fear, or terror are not reality—they are false—because God has already declared that those established in righteousness will not experience these as their reality.
Lifework Assignment:
Ask, “Holy Spirit, will You help me to live a righteous life to please, God and everything I think, say, and do?”
Expected Behavior:
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV