I wanna share with you what points struck out during Mountain SFC Precon. Before the session it started with worship. I was reflecting on the readings to help me get a sense of what to exhort during afternoon worship. It lead me to see the life of Peter and how his obedience and faith led to his escape in prison (well and other times of his trials). Peter had many encounters with the Lord pushing his faith, through denying him and asking him if he loves. Peter truly recognized the Lord and it was through his obedience and faith that led him closer to our Lord.
During the session it was said to us, “Obedience springs from faith and trust, to have faith requires us to love God” “Obedience comes from us surrendering our will to the will of his” “We are called to have a relationship with God” lastly, “How can I not say yes to the Lord’s call when he has given me many blessings in my life.”
The last thing he said really hit me, because now it just all makes sense, like Peter, how could he not say no to the Lord’s work for him when he has blessed him so much. The Lord has done so many great things for me and at times I’ve failed to see that. What he give to us he wants us to give to others. Everyone is attracted to relationships that’s why we are always drawn to stay with the group and that’s what God wants is to stay with him. Our faith makes us love, and we learn to abide in his love, and this is where he takes over, from us taking on his will.
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