FAITHFULLY MOVING FORWARD: Beyond Trends and Time (1)

GO FORWARD CONFERENCE|| DEC 2024| DAY 2 (part a) | CHIMDI OHAHUNA Understanding God's Constant Nature and Dynamic Operations.   Welcome to another episode of our podcast series. Previously, we explored God's constant nature, consistent with Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever." We understood that while God’s nature remains unchanged, His operations are progressive and dynamic, aligning with His unchanging Word. God's move is the end product of His eternal nature, initiated before time began. Thus, time is essentially trying to catch up with God's move, not vice versa.   This misconception has often led the Church to believe we need to keep up with worldly trends, but the truth is, that God's work is always ahead. We must maintain our stance and not be swayed by every new trend or vogue.   God’s consistent nature means He will not conform to our changing values and trends. Practices such as fasting, prayer, Bible study, wholehearted service, and consecration remain integral. Fashion and modernity do not diminish the importance of these spiritual disciplines. Similarly, giving, rooted in God's giving nature, should never be questioned. Any teaching that diverts us from these fundamental aspects of God’s nature is misleading.   Time lacks the power to separate us from God’s love. Romans 8:35-39 reassures us that nothing can separate us from His love. Persecution and trials are merely products of time, but God’s love is eternal.   In our spiritual journey, we must be open and honest with God about our feelings and struggles. David’s prayer in Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me, O God, and know my heart," exemplifies the transparency we should maintain with God. This openness allows the Holy Spirit to work within us, transforming and maturing us.   Relationships, including marriage, require purpose and understanding. Allowing God to search us helps maintain healthy relationships by addressing issues and preventing barriers. Similarly, in our walk with God, self-examination is crucial. Self-awareness and acknowledging our faults fosters growth and prevents us from becoming stagnant.   Jesus teaches us to have a childlike attitude towards God, being naked and unashamed before Him. This openness allows us to receive information from the Holy Spirit, facilitating growth and creation. The first move of God was creation, which began with information gathering.   God does not use information against us but provides it through the Holy Spirit to help us grow. We are invited to come and reason with Him, aligning our lives with His will.   Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve deeper into understanding God’s constant nature, His dynamic operations, and the importance of openness and self-examination in our spiritual journey. Let’s embrace the transformation the Holy Spirit brings and align ourselves with God’s eternal and progressive plan.   LORD, HELP US TO MAINTAIN OUR STANCE IN YOU AND EMBRACE YOUR CONSTANT NATURE AND DYNAMIC OPERATIONS. Grace to you! Jesus is Lord. Grace to you! Jesus is Lord.