We have a holy responsibility to steward and maintain the flame of God that He’s given us.

God wants the fire of Holy Spirit to be a continual, perpetual flame, and He is saying – If you will just step over the line into that place of unpredictable, surprising Pentecost – I’ll amaze you, and I’ll cause your flame to blaze.

“And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” Lev 6:12-13

“Do not quench the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19

We are all looking, searching for something. It’s in our heart to search. In the process, we can turn to the counterfeit and unholy things to fill us up, when really, the only thing that can and needs to fill our emptiness is the presence of the living God through Jesus Christ.

Matthew 13 : 44 – 46 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”

 

Matthew 13:44–46, Psalm 27

The life of Jesus was filled with healing, caring for the poor, and feeding the hungry. Jesus even sat with sinners, and time after time, the sinner’s lives were changed forever.

The gifts of the spirit are just as alive today, as they were in the time of Jesus, available for us to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

 

Romans 1:11, Romans 1:16–17, Acts 1:8

YouVersion Notes

‘I know you by name, and you have also found grace in My sight.’

What if being known by God was all that mattered?

In the end, it’s all that will matter.

God loves everyone the same. God does not have the same relationship with everyone.

Not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord!” has made God Lord, and are living and walking in His Way. Jesus is the Way. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus.

When I’m not walking His Way, I’m walking in darkness, and will experience unnecessary pain.

Does God know you?

Are you on the way of the wicked or the way of the righteous?

God’s Ways are the Way of Life.

 

John 14:6, Exodus 33:13, Psalm 25:4–5, Exodus 33:1–12, Matthew 7:21–23

Pastor Matt Scott of The Gathering Place Church in Moody, AL shares his testimony of pastoring a church that was big but wasn’t deep, and a two year process of getting to know God as a person.

God gave Matt a phrase – “There is more.” It was an invitation to get to know and receive more of God, if Matt was interested.

It’s also an invitation for you.

Matt discovered four things that allowed him to experience more of God.

1) Develop Hunger

2) Create Space

3) Remove Barriers

4) Capitalize on Opportunities

It’s not about a formula, but it is about experiencing more of God as a person, who is interested in developing a relationship with you. Will you accept the invitation?