It begins with unthankfulness and indifference and results in the lowering of our standards. Yet He did, following the example of godly men like Daniel in Babylon (Daniel 2:16-18). (1) Trusting in our schemes rather than in the Lord. Our lives cannot be made perfect without our walk with Christ. We dont know whether or not Asas life would have been extended if he had repented, but it may have been. As our lives center on God, giving priority to hearing His voice and reading His Word, we become bolder in sharing our faith. He is saved and goes to heaven, but his life on earth is cut short. Its a tremendous thing to know Gods rest. As a Christian speaker, I teach the practical steps for renewing your mind, growing in faith and discovering your God-given purpose to help you live an abundant and joyful life. 21Thus says theLordof hosts, the God of Israel:Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices, and eat the flesh. The God of grace loves to forgive. ( Matthew 6:22-23) 6. Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Prayer and a holy life are one. He does not cheapen Himself by revealing Himself to just anyone who flippantly decides it might be nice to know Him. Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, and He took the same means of escape that is available to usobedience to God's Word (Matthew 4:111; Hebrews 5:8). Jonah was a disobedient prophet. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and avoid the pressures of this ever-changing world? Walking With God 3 1. Walking with God you would be able to face the temptations of Satan by putting on the armor of God, Walking in darkness, or in WebSo, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. They do not have empirical knowledge of Jesus' way of working. Gods blessing was manifest. Deuteronomy 11:12, In a letter to Brigadier General Thomas Nelson, George Washington marveled at how Gods hand had protected him and given success to the cause of liberty: The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.. They are idolatry, immorality, infidelity, and disloyalty. Call 1.843.784.6083 Mailing Address: P.O. As David said, I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God which cost me nothing (2 Sam. If we heed His verbal correction, He doesnt have to get any tougher. The creation is both a monument of Gods power, and a looking-glass in which we may see his wisdom. God designed us in a specific way. Lifestyle evangelism has brought many to the saving knowledge of Christ even when the evangelist is not aware of the work he does through his lifestyle. He is the author of the book Mystery Of The Cross Revealed. This radical downward trend begins in the realm of our thinking. And when he believed God, [God] accounted it to [Abraham] for righteousness (Genesis 15:6). The hardest part of forgiving another person isacting like the offense never occurred. If Jesus, the Son of God, needed to go to His Father in prayer for strengthening and guidance, how much more do we (Psalm 32:6)? William Gurnall, Now it came to pass in those days that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. ; see 14:4, 7; 15:2, 4, 12, 13, 15; 16:12). "We have fellowship one with another." Rather, we should think of it soberly and realisticallyhumblyand minister accordingly. ( Matthew 6:22-23) 6. God gave what He could to His people to keep them from worshipping other idols. 17Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? When a believer (and Asa, without question, was a believer) continues in sin and refuses Gods means of correction, God will often take him in death. 
Mark 2:5. Asa faced and defeated a tremendously large army because he sought the Lord. (4) Gods strong support means rejoicing (15:15). If we seek the Lord. Walking Closely With God is an outreach Prayer Ministry of Open Way Church in Bridgeland Cypress, Texas. This radical downward trend begins in the realm of our thinking. Theres nothing wrong with going to doctors, but our trust needs to be in the Lord, not in the doctors. A lot of Christians kick back when the pressure is off and figure that theyll knuckle down when they really have to. God will not hear any of it because He has seen the ceaseless sins of His people. But then I had an associate who got into 12 Step groups and wanted to bring them into the church. This is part of our series on the Full Surrender. Revelation 21:1. Oh, to see the glory of the Lord while in the midst of the disappointments in life. We cannot go through life without being hurt by others, so we should learn to forgive. The Hebrew word literally means to trample under foot; the picture is that of frequenting a place so often that you beat a path there. The passage 1 Samuel 13:13-14 shares the consequence for not waiting on God: You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. Instead, the Lord sought a new King to replace Saul. The word heaven itself implies that our eternal destiny is somewhere up there in the heavens. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. In mathematics two of the basic kinds of numbers are integers and fractions: 2, 100, and 56 are integers, while , , and 2.5 are fractions. This took a lot of courage. A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight During the times when I don't spend time with God, I become numb or blind to sin. It is much harder to be faithful to God in ease than in difficulty. C. S. Lewis, For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer. That event is a beautiful example of the willingness of God. Lets make our walk with God our central goal. Again, not all sickness is due to sin. Jeremiah 17:5 is clear: Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the Lord., (2) Using what works without regard to whether it is biblical. One of the most dramatic examples of one group of people who followed Godfullyand another group who did not were the Israelites who were tested by God the Father in the desert after being rescued from the Egyptians in the story of Moses. He is committed to caring for us, watching over us, and giving us strength when we are within His will. Fellowship with the saints. The fire died out. But then the rains of grace came and David confessed his sin and God forgave him (verse 5). Life is full of hardships and heaviness. California is a dry state that needs water to be transported over many miles to population and agricultural centers. But then the trial hits and they fall apart. As Paul wrote in Galatians 2:20, the life we now live is the life of Christ in us as we keep our faith in Him. Perhaps it would help to think of it in those terms. WebSo one of the consequences of not putting God first in your life is that you will constantly feel lost and out of place in this world. It is obvious that every man's work will be tested by God, But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. (1) Gods discipline involves verbal correction (16:7-9). I have noticed that whenever I am so in touch with God, I feel more aware of sin and the influences of the world. Jesus understood this better and gave a standing instruction that anyone who wants to be His disciple must walk with Him (Mathew 16:24). All rights reserved. The New Jerusalem, on the new earth, is that place. If youre prone to worry yourself to sleep each night, turn your thoughts upward and close your eyes thinking of heaven and its eternal throne. It is much harder to be faithful to God in ease than in difficulty. Hiding sin does not remove it from Gods sight; but when we seek Gods forgiveness, the refreshing living water from the Father is poured out on us and we are restoredthat is the power of confession. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you. Somehow, at the end of the age, when Christ has returned to reign and inaugurate the eternal state, this earth will be renovated and a new earth will be the resulta new earth full of righteousness in which pain and sorrow will be absent. The passage 1 Samuel 13:13-14 shares the consequence for not waiting on God: You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. Instead, the Lord sought a new King to replace Saul. We often hear about the benefits of waiting on God, but what about the consequences of NOT waiting on Him? Those who walk with God have a better understanding of the work of ministry. We might think that, if Jesus was truly divine, He would have had no need to pray for knowledge, guidance, or help. Waiting is an essential part of the Christian life and, as I learned, there are hefty consequences to not developing this spiritual discipline. Bearing Witness to God's Word and Spirit Tagged: consequences of not walking with god Christian Living November 2, 2020 Walking with God: Why Its So Important Asking someone to explain the importance of walking with God wont be the same for each person. He was a man who started well. Richard Sibbes, DavidJeremiah.blog is part of the broadcast ministry of David Jeremiah. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Cultural Issues, Spiritual Life, Temptation, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. There are great dangers in working for God without walking with Him. Even though God had sent them His servants and prophets daily, they still strayed and did not listen. Those who work for God but do not walk with Him do not have a deep relationship with Him. One of the most striking and helpful illustrations of Jesus humanity was His prayer life. Invariably, theyre arrogant and not growing in godliness. 23But this command I gave them:Obey my voice, andI will be your God, and you shall be my people. Creating a more posture-friendly workspace can definitely help, but it won't totally undo the muscle tightness caused by sitting 40 to 50 hours each week. Its the act of becoming too attached to the material things of the worldfalling more in love with the things on earth than on things in heaven. Return to homepage. True worship always costs our time and our money. A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight In my ministry in California, I enjoyed 14 years of relative calm. In a sermon on Asa he attests to the painfulness of the ailment. CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. [The Lord] loves, and cares, and sympathizes, and understands, and seeks, and saves, and forgives, and helps, and encourages, and walks by our side taking care of us in life when we cant take care of ourselves. In his vision of the future, the apostle John saw that new heaven and a new earth, our new domain being pictured as the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:1-2). We must look for and take "the way of escape" God provides in every situation where temptation is found (verse 13). I want to intentionally be sensitive to God's voice and have an obedient heart towards Him. Dont let your past keep you from trusting God for a second (or third, or fourth) chance. It is true for us today also. Gold and silver utensils were much more costly than copper or bronze. Our Fellowship Meetings Are All Currently Virtual. I have to be careful preparing a sermon every week. God designed us in a specific way. It happened to Samuel, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Haggai, Zechariah, and others. (3) Rejecting Gods means of correction (16:7-10). The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. Make sure Christ is at the center of your life and that your love for Him eclipses everything else! A classic Bible verse that reminds us of one of the best benefits of walking with God is John 3:16. I must pray for alignment with His heart and pray for a repentant heart. But that is what forgiving someone meansrestoring relationships to the status they enjoyed before the offense took place. Walking is a great way to loosen up tight hips. We should neither overestimate the gift of Gods grace or underestimate it. That is the life that goes beyond the one we live on earth to the one we will live in Heaven with God. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you. There was so much pain and suffering that could have been avoided had Abraham and Sarah exercised a little patience and waited on God. This passage really highlighted the consequences of not walking with the Lord. A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight God tells Jeremiah to not pray for the people who are being judged by God. May I not be overtaken by this world but be continuously refreshed in my quiet times with you. Join me for a 5-Day Mountain-Moving Faith Devotional. Or soberly and realistically according to the grace of God in your life? Again, this doesnt mean that every problem we face can be traced back to direct disobedience. I want to intentionally be sensitive to God's voice and have an obedient heart towards Him. Hello golden streets, glorified bodies, endless days, and the fresh air of New Jerusalem! Creating a more posture-friendly workspace can definitely help, but it won't totally undo the muscle tightness caused by sitting 40 to 50 hours each week. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). (2) Gods discipline sometimes involves problems to cause us to turn to Him (16:9b, wars). You will recall that God also brought verbal warning after Asas victory (15:1-7). Let prophecies be given by divine revelation. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. But he did manifest some qualities that every father should emulate. You are so faithful and understanding of my circumstances and you reach down to me with compassion. Have you responded to Gods willing invitation to come to Him? This passage really highlighted the consequences of not walking with the Lord. Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. They do not have empirical knowledge of Jesus' way of working. The godly George Muller used to pray as he grew older, Lord, dont let me become a wicked old man. When I first heard his prayer, I thought, Come on, George. And I have paid the price dearly. That is integrity. Fish become entangled in discarded fishing nets and lines, with bellies full of plastic debris they have swallowed. I have also heard an unbeliever saying, "If Christianity is all about the lifestyle of that pastor, I will never be a Christian.". In Romans 12:3 Paul exhorts the believers not to think of themselves pridefully but rather to think of themselves soberlythat is, realistically or accurately. Asa probably had a bad case of gout. God commissioned Jonah to go east to Assyria, to the capital of Nineveh and deliver a message of judgment. Posted on Last updated: December 28, 2018. God's Word contains the answer to resisting temptation before it's too late. Like a rare treasure, we must diligently seek Him and we will find Him. In the middle of lifes battles, were tempted to question Gods ordering of our circumstances, but every follower of Christ can look back and see the conspicuous hand of Gods Providence. If you need a place to begin, read a chapter of Proverbs each day of the month, and look for one verse to memorize and apply each day. Those are the consequences of not having enough faith and belief in God the Father and not being willing to fully follow Him in this life. Bearing Witness to God's Word and Spirit Tagged: consequences of not walking with god Christian Living November 2, 2020 Walking with God: Why Its So Important Asking someone to explain the importance of walking with God wont be the same for each person. Jesus told a story about a 2. Waiting is an essential part of the Christian life and, as I learned, there are hefty consequences to not developing this spiritual discipline. Creating a more posture-friendly workspace can definitely help, but it won't totally undo the muscle tightness caused by sitting 40 to 50 hours each week. You know the storyJonah ended up in the sea where he was swallowed by a great fish. The people leaned on their own understanding and were hardened with evil. Walking in the sphere of truth, righteousness, and love, we have fellowship with all those who walk in the same sphere. "We have fellowship one with another." When we find a man meditating on the words of God, my friends, that man is full of boldness and is successful. A really humble manwill not be thinking about humility, he will not be thinking about himself at all. I understand 14:5, which says that Asa removed the high places when compared with 15:17, which says the high places were not removed, to mean that Asa tried to remove all the high places, but that he wasnt totally successful. The patriarch Isaac could have written that book about his father, Abraham. In periods of modern droughts, aerial photographs document the receding water levels in reservoirs around the stateshorelines growing wider and drier as water levels fall. The lesson of Asa is, If we seek the Lord He will strongly support us, but if we forsake Him, we will come under His discipline. As we read the Bible and immerse ourselves in Gods truth and character, our lives are changedwe become more like Him. But well soon put aside the tent of our earthly body, and what a relief! I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. 1. M. S. Kimber in The Sunday School World, 1893, I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside. Francis Schaeffer, And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. And he was called the friend of God. 1 Corinthians 15:58. Is it Christ? Let signs and wonders come from God and let us allow the Holy Spirit to come back to the Church and minister in every department. They work together to offer sacrifices to other gods. Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquities. Disobedience can ruin the very person God wants us to be. They were disobedient out of ignorance. Loving God involves a lifestyle of obedience. That means communing with Him, walking with Him, living for Him, and above all, trusting Him and His promises. That means I have to melt away the things that have made my heart hardened by continuous quality time with the Lord. At first I was open to this, since it seemed to be helping people and I didnt know what was being taught. There is always a righteous choice to be made if we are willing to seek it. WebTHE CONSEQUENCES OF FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD. Proverbs 24:10 states, If you are slack in the day of distress, your strength is limited. In other words, a time of distress is the true measure of your strength, so youd better get your act together during a time of relative calm so that youll be ready when the trial hits. God sent them His servants and prophets DAILY, again and again. A great misconception carried by many Christians has to do with the location of heaven. Walking with God certainly has good results in our lives, which others witness and celebrate. Ezekiel 1:1, NIV, We often need fresh starts after enduring bitter disappointments. Why isn't adoption a Gospel theme during Easter? Walking with God you would be able to face the temptations of Satan by putting on the armor of God, 27So you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not listen to you. But sometimes God uses illness to humble us and bring us to repentance. Asa brought the dedicated things of silver and gold into the house of God (15:18). God does the same with us. Hello heaven! His calling is to take the gospel to where no one has neither preached nor heard about Jesus. If you want Gods blessing, you must begin a habit of regularly beating a path to God in His Word with the aim of applying it to your daily life. Waiting is an essential part of the Christian life and, as I learned, there are hefty consequences to not developing this spiritual discipline. We Americans are a pragmatic people. Finally, I said, Were not going that direction as a church. 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