God's Leading (The Word of God)

Text: Joshua 1:7-8

Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16

All scriptures is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

INTRODUCTION

Every word of God is true, alive and active in your life. It is an essential part of your walk with God (Psalms 119:105) through his Word, he speaks to his children and leads them aright (Psalms 119:130; 1 Thessalonians 2:13)

DISCUSSION

How do you apply the Word of God?

Meditation: Meditating on the Word of God helps reveal deeper hidden truth and secret. It could take time when meditating. You don't leave God's presence. This is because good things take time and the sweetness which comes from meditating compensates more for the time spent. (Joshua 1:8; Psalms 104:34; 119:18)

Praying with the Word of God: When you pray, you with the scriptures. By praying with the Word of God, you are agreeing with the Word of God in your prayers. (Matthew 4:4; 21:22; Hebrews 2:11)

Apply Faith: Every stage of your walk with God as his children requires faith. Faith is believing and having complete trust in God. It is expected of every child of God to hear, believe and act according to the Word of God. (Romans 10:17)

REVIEW QUESTION

How important is the Word of God to the Christian? (2 Timothy 3:16)

CONCLUSION

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every details of your life, even though they stumble and fall, he will never leave them comfortless. (Jeremiah 10:23; Psalms 37:23-24)