Encountering God in Unexpected Ways

🕊️The Holy Spirit is the presence of God within us and empowers us with all of His attributes.

💔Our nation is experiencing moral and social decline, and the more God is marginalized, the more chaos and destruction we will see.

👪God often uses difficult circumstances to show us His power and teach us to rely on Him in our personal struggles.

❓Sometimes our difficulties are not because God is against us, but because He wants to show us what it looks like when He is for us.

🐑We don't need to have our own lamb; we can carry the Lamb of God, Jesus, who takes away our sins and brings us into a relationship with God.

Why did Jesus come in a way that people did not expect?

—Jesus came in a way that people did not expect because His ways are higher than ours, and His thoughts are not the same as ours. He came to fulfill God's plan for salvation in a way that would bring Him glory and allow us to experience His grace and love.

How can we recognize God's presence and encounter Him in unexpected ways?

—We can recognize God's presence and encounter Him in unexpected ways by being open and receptive to His leading. We should not limit God to our own expectations or preconceived ideas. Instead, we should trust in His sovereignty and guidance, seeking Him in prayer and through studying His Word.

Why does God allow difficult circumstances in our lives?

—God allows difficult circumstances in our lives to teach us dependence on Him, to strengthen our faith, and to display His power and faithfulness. He uses these situations to shape and grow us into the people He created us to be. In the midst of challenges, we can trust that God is working all things together for our good.

What should we do when our prayers are not answered in the way we expect?

—When our prayers are not answered in the way we expect, we should seek God's wisdom and trust in His perfect timing and plan. We can surrender our desires and expectations to Him, knowing that He sees the bigger picture and has our best interests at heart. We can also ask Him to align our hearts and desires with His will, knowing that His ways are higher than ours.

How can we experience the presence and forgiveness of Jesus in our lives?

—We can experience the presence and forgiveness of Jesus in our lives by acknowledging our need for Him, confessing our sins, and placing our faith and trust in Him as our Savior and Lord. When we invite Jesus into our lives, He forgives us, fills us with His Holy Spirit, and brings us into a personal relationship with God. Through this relationship, we can experience His love, grace, and transformation.

00:00Jesus came in a way that people did not expect, challenging their preconceived ideas and forcing them to reevaluate their understanding of God's plan.

05:31Our nation is currently experiencing moral and social decline, and the marginalization of God leads to chaos and destruction.

08:45God often uses difficult circumstances to teach us dependence on Him and to display His power and faithfulness in our lives.

11:48Sometimes our difficulties are not because God is against us, but because He wants to show us what it looks like when He is for us.

12:46We don't need to have our own lamb; we can carry the Lamb of God, Jesus, who takes away our sins and brings us into a relationship with God.