Ep 133 (S8E1) A Daily Word from the Lord

References:The Command - Isaiah 55:6-7Seek - imperative (command)Call - also imperativeSteps of repentanceThe urgency of “while you can find Him,” and “while He is near.”If you feel far from God, who moved?He will never leave or forsakeForsaking of wicked ways - see ESVBanishing of evil thoughts - see NLTReceiving the abundantly generous forgivenessOur Transcendant God - Isa 55:8-9Reality Check - don’t project your constraints, opinions or hurts onto GodThoughts - מַחֲשָׁבָה (makh-ash-aw-baw')Gen 6:51 Chron 28:9Ps 94:5-12 MSGHigher - גָּבַהּ  (gaw-bah')Exalted - God’s waysHaughty - human waysThe Majesty of MysteryWe squirm when God and God’s ways don’t make sense to us.But rejoice that God’s mercy and forgiveness are so far above our ability to be merciful and forgivingGod’s Word is Powerful!Agricultural exampleAs rain and snow are to physical lifeSo is God’s word to spiritual lifePromised PowerIt produces fruitIt accomplishes God’s intended purposeGod is not into idle talkHis words are intentionalPurposeful SendingIt is prosperousApplication Challenge:This week, identify one "thought" or "way" that you need to surrender to God's "higher way." Spend one minute each morning reading these six verses slowly, asking God to let His Word "water" your heart like rain on dry ground.Then spend another four minutes reading a paragraph or two in the New Testament. See what fruit comes in your life from the practice