Experiencing God Unit 2 Looking To God

Self-centered vs God-centered life •The important thing of living a God-centered life is that we must focus our lives on God's purposes not our own plans. When God starts to do something in the world, He takes the initiative to come and talk to somebody

2. GOD TAKES THE INTIATIVE AND SPEAKS TO HIS PEOPLE The example of George Mueller

What helped Mueller know God’s Will? • He sincerely sought God's direction • He waited on God until he had a word from God • He looked to the Holy Spirit to teach him through the word

What things led to mistakes? • Lacking an honesty of heart • Lacking an upright life in Christ • Being impatient to wait for God • Preferred the counsel of men over the declaration of Scripture

The Holy Spirit John 14:26 John 16:13,14 John 10:2-4 John 10:14

The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit will use: The Bible Prayer Circumstances The Church (other Christians) But focus on relationship not formulas

3. The Issue of Lordship If you are not willing to be faithful in a little, God cannot give you a larger assignment. The smaller assignments of God are always used of God to develop character. God always develops character to match His assignment,