YOU SEARCHING GOD IN WRONG DIRECTION

A  TRUE  GOD

Because   God   is  a  personal   Spirit…

I will seek intimate fellowship with Him.
“I reach out for You. I thirst for You as parched land thirsts for rain.” (Psalm 143.6)

Because God is all-powerful…

He can help me with anything.
“O Sovereign LORD! You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power. Nothing is too hard for You!” (Jeremiah 32:17)

·         God has the power to create anything from nothing (Ps. 33:6-9)

·         God has power to deliver (Exod. 13:3)

·         God’s creative power is beyond our comprehension (Job 38:1-11)

·         God speaks and things happen (Ps. 29:3-9)

·         His resurrection power is immeasurably great (Eph. 1:19-20)

·         His creation reflects His power (Ps. 19:1-4)

·         His powerful word sustains everything (Heb. 1:3)

·         He has power over death (Rev. 1:18)

·         No one can challenge what God does (Dan. 4:35)

·         Reveals Himself as the almighty God (Gen. 17:1)

Because God is ever-present…

He is always with me.
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to You; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You. , (Psalms 139:7-12)

·         all creation is dependent upon His presence (Col. 1:17)

·         God’s continual presence brings contentment (Heb. 13:5)

·         God is everywhere and no one can escape Him (Ps. 139:7-12)

·         no task is too large or too difficult for Him (Jer. 32:17, 27)

·         One cannot hide from God (Jer. 23:23-24)

Because God knows everything…

I will go to Him with all my questions and concerns.
“He determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets others on the throne. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” (Daniel 2:21)

Because God is sovereign…

I will joyfully submit to His will.
“All the people of the earth are nothing compared to Him. He has the power to do as He pleases among the angels of heaven and with those who live on earth. No one can stop Him or challenge Him, saying, ‘What do You mean by doing these things?”‘ (Daniel 4:35)

·         God controls time and seasons (Dan. 2:21)

·         God powerfully delivered His people from Egypt (Exod. 12:29-32; 13:13-31)

·         God has dominion over the affairs of people (Job 12:13-25)

·         God controls nature for His purposes (Job 37:2-13)

·         God chose His people to become like Christ (Rom. 8:28-30)

·         God chose His people before He made the world (Eph. 1:4)

·         God’s eternal purpose is to make His wisdom known (Eph. 3:10-11)

·         He raises and removes rulers (Dan. 2:21)

·         He has a plan for His people and will carry it out (Eph. 1:5, 11)

·         He chose His people to save and purify them (2 Thess. 2:13)

·         He is the only Sovereign (1 Tim. 1:17; 6:15)

·         The Creator looks after His creation (Ps. 104:3-32)

·         The powerful Creator reduces human rulers to nothing (Isa. 40:21-26)

·         Relationship with God requires worship (John 4:24)

·         God has dominion over the affairs of people (Job 12.13-25)

·         God controls nature for His purposes (Job 37:2-13)

·         God chose His people to become like Christ (Rom. 8:28-30)

·         God chose His people before He made the world (Eph. 1:4)

·         God’s eternal purpose is to make His wisdom known (Eph. 3:10-11)

·         He raises and removes rulers (Dan. 2:21)

·         He has a plan for His people and will carry it out (Eph. 1:5, 11)

·         He chose His people to save and purify them (2 Thess. 2:13)

·         He is the only Sovereign (1 Tim. 1:17; 6:15)

Because God is holy…

I will devote myself to Him in purity, worship, and service.
“So obey God because you are His children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God—who chose you to be His children—is holy. For He Himself has said, “You must be holy because I am holy ” (1 Peter 1:14-16)

·         God guards His holy reputation (Ezek. 36:21-23)

·         God’s holiness demands exclusive worship (Josh. 24:19)

·         He disciplines believers to impart His holiness to them (Heb. 12:10)

·         His holiness is unique (Exod. 15:11)

·         His holiness is the standard for believers’ behavior (Lev. 19:2; 1 Pet. 1:15-16)

·         His holy presence rejects impurity (Isa. 6:3-5)

·         No one else is holy like He is (1 Sam. 2:2)

·         The most holy One deserves constant honor (Rev. 4:8)

Because God is absolute truth…

I will believe what He says and live accordingly.
“You are truly My disciples if you keep obeying My teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31,32)

·         believers know that God is true (John 3:33)

·         eternal life is knowing the only true God (John 17:3)

·         even if all humanity lies, God remains true (Rom. 3:4)

·         God is the Truth (John 14:6)

·         God follows through on His promises (Num. 11:22-23; 31-34)

·         God’s words are true and completely righteous (Ps. 19:9)

·         God’s truth is everlasting (Ps. 117:2)

·         God’s word is truth (John 17:17)

·         God’s words are faithful and true (Rev. 21:5; 22:6)

·         God’s truth can be suppressed to our peril (Rom. 1: 1 8ff)

·         He is “the God of truth” (Ps. 31:5; Isa. 65:16)

·         God doesn’t lie but keeps His word (Num. 23:19)

·         He is full of grace and truth (John 1:14)

·         His Spirit guides believers into all truth (John 16:13)

·         the Holy Spirit is characterized by truth in every way (John 14:17; 15:26; 1 John 5:6)

·         true freedom comes from abiding in God’s truth (John 8:31-32)

Because God is righteous…

I will live by His standards.
“Throw off your old evil nature and your former way of life, which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness—righteous, holy, and true.” (Ephesians 4:22-24)

·         His righteousness is absolute (Ps. 71:19)

·         He rules out of righteousness (Ps. 97:2)

·         He is righteous in everything He does (Ps. 145:17)

·         He delights in demonstrating righteousness (Jer. 9:24)

·         in the end, the righteous Judge will judge righteously (2 Tim. 4:8)

·         people must declare humbly God alone is righteous (Exod. 9:27; 2 Chron. 12:6)

·         the Lord’s name: “The L{sc}ord{xc} is our righteousness” (Jer. 23:6; 33:16)

Because God is just…

He will always treat me fairly.
“For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies. ” (2 Corinthians 5:10)

·         a day is fixed for His righteous judgment of the world (Acts 17:31)

·         all sin is ultimately against a righteous God (Ps. 51:4)

·         all God’s ways are righteous and deserve praise (Rev. 15:3)

·         God alone is the judge (James 4:12)

·         God judges all people with justice (Ps. 9:7-8)

·         God’s law and judgments are completely righteous (Ps. 19:7-9)

·         He exercises justice toward all humanity (Gen. 18:25)

·         He is just in all His ways (Dent. 32:4)

·         God rightly judges heart, mind and deeds (Jer. 17:10)

·         Jesus, our righteous defender before the Father (1 John 2:1)

·         the Messiah will judge all with complete justice (Isa. 11:4-5)

·         the righteous Messiah will establish a righteous people (Jer. 33:16)

·         the righteous God justifies those who believe in Jesus (Rom. 3:25-26)

Because God is love…

He is unconditionally committed to my well-being.
“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death?” “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love, Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can not keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:35, 37-39)

·         as a father, God corrects His beloved children (Prov. 3:12)

·         believers should imitate God’s universal love (Matt. 5:44-45)

·         eternal plans are motivated by His love (Eph. 1:4-5)

·         God loves and preserves His godly people (Ps. 37:28)

·         God loves His people, even when they are faithless (Hos. 3:1)

·         God deserves thanks because of His perpetual love (Ps. 100:5)

·         God loved the world enough to send His Son to die (John 3:16)

·         God loves those who love His Son (and obey Him) (John 14:21)

·         His love is poured into believers’ hearts (Rom. 5:5)

·         God is love, and those who know God love others (I John 4:7-8, 20-21)

·         nothing can separate the believer from His love (Rom. 8:38-39)

·         to love enemies and the wicked is to be like God (Luke 6:35)

Because God is merciful…

He forgives me of my sins when I sincerely confess them.
“Have mercy on me, O God, because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great
compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a
right spirit within me. Do not banish me from Your presence, and don’t take Your Holy
Spirit from me. Restore to me again the joy of Your salvation, and make me willing to obey
You.” (Psalm 51) or “If we confess our sins to Him, He Is faithful and just to forgive us and
to cleanse us from every wrong.” (I John 1:9)

·         God will never relent from showing mercy to His children (Ps. 23:6)

·         God will listen to our please for mercy (Ps. 30:8)

·         Because of mercy, God washes away our transgressions (Ps. 51:1)

·         Because God is merciful, He has not hidden Himself from us (Ps. 69:16)

·         Mercy comes to those who confess their sins (Prov. 28:13)

·         Mercy is given to those who are themselves merciful (Matt. 5:7)

·         God desires to show mercy to His people instead of having His people trying to obtain their own righteousness (Matt. 9:13)

·         God shows mercy to those who fear His name (Luke 1:50)

·         Our mercy of others should be an imitation of God’s mercy to us (Luke 6:36)

·         Knowing God’s mercy encourages us to follow Him (Rom. 12:1)

Because God is faithful…

I will trust Him to always keep His promises.
“Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. And when you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. ” (1 Corinthians 10:13)

·         forgives the repentant (1 John 1:9)

·         God is faithful to the faithful (Dent. 7:7-11)

·         God deserves thanks for His constant faithfulness (Ps. 100:5)

·         God is faithful through calamity (Lam. 3:22-23)

·         God faithfully matures believers (1 Thess. 5:24)

·         God is faithful to fulfill His promises (Heb. 10:23)

·         His faithfulness endures (Ps. 119:90)

·         His faithfulness is immeasurable (Ps. 36:5)

Because God never changes…

My future is secure and eternal.
“Who has done such mighty deeds, directing the affairs of the human race as each new generation marches by? It is I, the LORD, the First and the Last. ” (Isaiah 41:4)

·         God never changes (Mal. 3:6)

·         God is consistent throughout all time (Heb. 13:8)

·         God is good–all the time (James 1:17)

·         He doesn’t lie and is true to His word (Num. 23:19)

·         His love is never-ending (Lam. 3:22-23)

·         though the universe will change, God never will (Ps. 102:25-27; Heb. 1:10-12)

WHAT LORD DID FOR US  !

HE MEANS LORD JESUS .

He is cast off from You–that we may be brought near to You. 

He is treated as Your enemy–that we may be welcomed as Your friends. 

He is deserted by You–that we may be received to Your everlasting favor. 

He is surrendered to hell’s worst–that we may attain heaven’s best. 

He is stripped–that we may be clothed. 

He is wounded–that we may be healed. 

He thirsts–that we may drink of the water of life. 

He is in darkness–that we may rejoice in the glories of eternal day. 

He weeps–that all tears may be forever wiped from our eyes. 

He groans–that we may sing an endless song. 

He endures all pain–that we may rejoice in unfading health. 

He wears a crown of thorns–that we may receive a crown of glory. 

He bows His head in death–that we may lift up our head in heaven. 

He bears earth’s reproach–that we may receive heaven’s welcome. 

He is tormented–that we may be comforted. 

He is made all shame–that we may inherit all glory. 

His eyes are dark in death–that our eyes may gaze on unclouded brightness. 

He dies–that we may escape the second death, and live forevermore. [/b]

O gracious Father, thus You spare not Your only begotten Son–that You m

 The Character of Jesus is higher than the highest heavens.

His love and compassion and mercy and obedience are beyond what our feeble minds can comprehend.

And since we can only compare with what we know, we can say with full assurance, and still fall pitifully short, that our Saviors love would render the deepest ocean to but a single tear from the Masters eye.

The sun that blazes brilliantly in the sky, but a spark compared to our Lords burning passion.

The universe and all others combined, smaller than the smallest chamber of His heart.

This is the God we serve; this is the Jesus of the Gospels; this is Jesus, God amongst us:

He is the Bread of Life, The True vine, the Good shepherd, the Light of the World,

He is the way, the Truth and the Life, The Gate for the sheep, Yahweh,

He is our Victorious Champion, He is Master and Lord, King of Kings and Lord of Lords,

He is the Resurrection and the Life, the Lamb of God, He is worthy to be praised, the Hope of mankind,

He is every breath that I take, Mighty councilor, the Almighty, The Christ, My Savior,

The Anointed One, The Prince of Peace, The Alpha and the Omega, The Beginning and the End,

He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith, the Messiah, The Potter, The Comforter, The Conqueror,

Creator, Ancient of Days, The Living Water, Majestic, Omnipotent, The King Eternal, He is the Everlasting Father,

The Exalted One, He is faithful and True, A Father to the fatherless, this Fire that burns within,

He is my Rock and my Fortress, The Foundation of the world, The Fountain of Life, The God that Health thee,

He is Higher than the highest heavens, Incorruptible, Infallible, My Keeper, The Lion of Judah, My Righteousness,

My Strength, Merciful, He is the mighty One of Israel. He is Perfect…………….He is the Lord my God and He is one God.

I shall love the Lord my God with all of heart.

I shall praise the Lord my God with all of my soul………….Let Jesus be praised! He is all these things and so much more.

But most importantly, He is alive.” 

 

Jesus is altogether lovely, He saves us, and keeps by His power, from sin and death.

He has given to us His robe of righteousness, He extends his mercy, longsuffering, loving kindness, tenderness, healing, compassion,

He is our shield, our defender, our rock, our hiding place,

He is our provider, counselor, great shepherd, our friend, who is closer than a brother, our love, He is the Husbandman, He is the source of all blessing,

He restores, rescues, forgives and redeems.

He is our victor, the captain of hosts, He is our banner, and our standard, mighty in battle,

He is he king of kings and lord of lords,

Jesus is crowned with glory and honor, He is our savior, sanctifier, redeemer, merciful and faithful high priest,

He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end, He was dead but now He is ALIVE forevermore and He is seated at the right hand of God (seated – it’s finished)

He destroyed death, and led captivity captive

He is the great Apostle of our faith, He is the supreme sacrifice, the spotless and blameless lamb

He is our anchor, our strong tower, our shield, our defender, The ancient of days,

He is the forerunner, the firstborn among many brethren, He is the surety of a better testament and He comes from the unchangeable priesthood, He is able to save to the uttermost,

His presence doesn’t cast any shadow because He is the light that lights the heavenly city. He is the light of the world. and the giver of our life.

He is the door, the way and the truth. He is the treasure, the pearl of great price, more precious than the finest gold,

He is the eternal intercessor and He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, higher than the heavens, He makes His enemies His footstool and laughs at His adversaries.

He is the tree of life, He is consecrated for ever and makes us sanctified forever, by His precious blood.

He is the minister of the Sanctuary, He is the mediator the New covenant.

He is the high priest of GOOD THINGS to come, He’s the Lion of Judah, and the New and living way.

He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the great shepherd of ALL THE SHEEP

HE IS THE HOLDER OF THEY KEYS, HE IS THE AMEN, HE IS THE FINAL WORD…

He is qualified to open the Book, He is the expression of the heart of the Father, His love has no limits, His grace has no measure, His power has no boundaries known unto men, out of His infinite riches, He gives and gives and gives again

He is our nearest Kinsman, and qualified to redeem us.

He is THE WORD MADE FLESH, the honey in the rock, He is high and lifted up He is the lily of the valley the bright and morning star, the fairest of 10,000.

He is more precious than gold, He’s the glory and lifter of our heads. He is the righteous judge, He is a refuge for the oppressed. He doesn’t forget the cry of the humble

He is our portion and our inheritance, His garments smell of sweet myrrh and His breath is as sweet apples. He is a very present help in trouble.

He hides us under the shadow His wings, and keeps us as the apple of His eye.

He is our high tower, He makes the hills shake, the mountains melt, the heavens bow.

He will light my candle because He is the light of life He is the branch, and the root of Jesse.

HE IS THE GREAT WAVEMAKER FROM GALILEE

He makes the crooked paths straight and the rough places plain He split history, and divided the ages,

He is the greatest teacher the world has ever known, He is the Baptizer in the Holy Ghost,

He preserves the faithful, He is the resurrection and life,

He spoke and framed the world, He makes our way perfect and makes our feet like hinds feet, He causes us to walk in high places.. He is able to comfort, guide and bless,

He turns our mourning into dancing and, girds us with gladness.

Let me tell you about His voice, His voice is powerful upon the waters, full of majesty, like thunder, it breaks the cedars, divides the flames, shakes the wilderness, makes the hinds to calve, discovers the forests, sets the mountains in their place, It stills the seas, His voice shook the earth, melts the hills.

His voice is as the sound of many waters, He spoke and calmed the storm, He spoke and gave life to the dead, brought healing to the sick, strength to the weak, and forgiveness to the sinner.

He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men, He brought a stream out of a rock, and fed the people in the wilderness, He fed 5000 with two loaves and three little fishes…He is infinite, eternal, glorious and full of majesty.. One day in His courts is better than a thousand, wouldn’t you rather be a doorkeeper in His house than dwell in the tents of the world..?

He is the covenant keeper – keeping covenant with covenant breakers..

He is sweeter than all the flowers, He is the lover of our soul and the keeper of our hearts.

HE IS THE KING OF ALL KINGS AND ALL RULERS AND EVERY NATION WILL BOW TO HIM,

HIS NAME IS JESUS….