
Tell Me What To Do, God.
Introduction
22 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”
“Here I am,” he replied. —Genesis 22:1 (NIV)
Your greatest
How does God speak to us?
1. Sometimes God
us
.
16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? —Luke 6:46 (NIV)
2. Sometimes God
us
.
14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. —Romans 8:14 (NIV)
> 2When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, > you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you. —Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
3. Sometimes God
us
.
2 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. —James 1:2-4 (NLT)
What’s Next?
10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. —Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
What is my assignment?
Seven Facts About Your Assignment
1. Everything created contains
to solve a
problem.
If you are not the
2. Your assignment is not
by you, but
by you.
5”Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations— that’s what I had in mind for you.” 6But I said, “Hold it, Master God! Look at me. I don’t know anything. I’m only a boy!” 7-8God told me, “Don’t say, ‘I’m only a boy.’ I’ll tell you where to go and you’ll go there. I’ll tell you what to say and you’ll say it. Don’t be afraid of a soul. I’ll be right there, looking after you.” God’s Decree. —Jeremiah 1:5-8 (MSG)
3. Your assignment is something you alone must
and
while you are on earth
12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. —Romans 14:12 (KJV)
4. Your assignment is God’s
.
> 1-4 God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I’m an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I’m never out of your sight.
You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence. —Psalm 139:1-4 (MSG)
5. The Holy Spirit
your assignment.
5I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there, too— —Psalm 139:5 (MSG)
6. The Holy Spirit is your
for your assignment.
7Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. —Psalm 139:7-10 (KJV)
7. The word of God is the
for your assignment and must become your
.
> 65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. —Psalm 119:65 (KJV)
Conclusion
My Next Steps:
Read Genesis 22:1-3 What stands out to you about Abraham’s availability and faith? How can we cultivate a similar “Here I am” attitude?
Reflect on an occasion when your obedience to God brought you closer to Him. What did you learn from that experience?
Is there an area in your life where you have become unavailable to God? What steps can you take to become more available to Him?