Throughout Scripture we read about people hearing about Jesus and then responding to him for a personal encounter. In this book, Rodney explores those stories and finds personal application for each of our lives. Rodney also shares his own experiences of hearing it was Jesus, and then positioning himself for personal encounter with Christ. It is one thing to hear that Jesus is nearby or working, but our response to what we hear will determine how we are personally impacted. Many times we hear that Jesus is doing great things, and we simply try to sustain our own spiritual life on the testimony of others without pressing in and having our own encounter. This book is written to challenge each of us to not let hearing about Jesus be enough. What will I do when I hear? What will you do when you hear?
In the pages of this book we will explore Isaac's process of seeking to find and discover for himself the God of his father Abraham. Our foundational Scripture for this book is found in Genesis 26: Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.Genesis 26:18-19Isaac was experiencing blessing in his own life, and others around him were recognizing that he was enjoying God's blessing. Abraham had died and Isaac had been given his inheritance; and we find that "after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac lived by Beer-lahai-roi" (Genesis 25:11). Abimelech and others around began to recognize that Isaac was living in God's favor; however, Isaac was trying to find his own way. He was trying to come to the realization that indeed God was there for him like He had been for his father Abraham. So we find that Isaac dug again the wells of his father which had been covered by the Philistines. To cover a well in ancient times was a declaration of war. The nourishment and provision that Abraham had opened and had made available to his family had been eliminated. When Isaac found himself in that same region he felt the need to re-open those wells. Something inside of him wanted to declare that the Philistines - the enemy - could not intimidate or control him. Isaac felt the need to find again the well, the living water that had been discovered by his father, and that was the rightful possession of the people of God. We will explore the journey of discovery experienced by Isaac. From that journey we will consider in our own lives the journey of discovering the provision of God our Father for ourselves. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'John 7:38The promise is that from within will flow the nourishing, provisional and spiritual waters from God. For some reading this, you can remember how those waters flowed in your father or mother. You can remember a time when you enjoyed those waters, and there is something inside of you that wants to dig and re-discover those waters again today in your own life. Like Isaac, however, the digging and searching for what you remember is not going to be an easy journey. But for the one who continues to the end, you will discover, like Isaac, the blessing and presence of God. And you will discover the beauty of God, making the personal connection in your life that declares He is your God and not just the God of those who have gone before you.So let us embark on this journey together as we just keep digging.
It is one thing to have a single or occasional encounter with God's Presence, but something entirely different to have a sustaining relationship with His Presence. It is the desire of God to dwell with His people and not to simply visit them. The greatest damage of the Garden of Eden was the severing of the deep, relational connection between God and Adam. God has never stopped desiring that type of connection with man. Oftentimes the issue is that man does not want it with God. What about you? Do you long for the abiding presence of God? This book explores some practical keys for us to sustain God's Presence in our lives and in our churches. I believe if these principles are applied we can find ourselves truly walking in the Spirit of God and experiencing all the benefits and blessings of His Presence at all times in our lives. THIS BOOK NOW INCLUDES THE BOOK AND THE STUDY GUIDE IN ONE VOLUME. "Pastor Rodney does a wonderful job in Sustaining God's Presence of explaining and setting the foundation for what it means to have and to maintain an intimate relationship with God. His use of Scripture and his own life experiences make the book easy to understand and to apply to everyday life." Pastor Aaron Brockman - Bloomfield, Indiana
Pero tenemos este tesoro en vasos de barro, para que la excelencia del poder sea de Dios, y no de nosotros. 2 Corintios 4:7 El anhelo de Dios es morar con Su pueblo, no solo visitarlo. El mayor da o que se produjo en el huerto del Ed n fue el quiebre de la conexi n profunda entre Dios y Ad n. Dios no se ha detenido en su deseo de restaurar esa conexi n con el hombre. Muchas veces el problema es que el hombre no quiere ese nivel de relaci n con Dios. Y t ? Deseas la presencia perdurable de Dios? Este libro examina algunas claves pr cticas para que podamos sustentar la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas y en nuestras iglesias. Creo que si aplicamos estos principios nos encontraremos caminando verdaderamente en el Esp ritu de Dios, y experimentando todos los beneficios y bendiciones de Su Presencia en todo momento en nuestras vidas.
This book focuses on Zechariah's vision of Joshua the high priest and how the Lord cleansed him, clothed him, crowned him, and commissioned him. Although Joshua was filthy and being accused by Satan, God stepped in and reversed everything. The focus of this book is to help each of us know that God desires to do the same for us. He wants to bring transformation in our lives that will serve as a sign of and for His power. What He does in us can be shown and done through us to impact others as well.
Obedience is something that is often easier to talk about than it is to walk out. In this book Rodney explores various elements of obedience and the lessons he has learned in his own walk of obedience. There are many aspects of obedience that are difficult and will require each of us to submit our will to His. As we learn to walk in obedience, however, we find ourselves also walking in the blessing and favor of God.
