BENEFITS OF LIVING IN GOD’S WAY

Two weeks ago I shared about ‘Living to Please God’ and used King ASA as an example
In order to please God you need to do your part and God will do His part.

Today I want to take another step further in our study of ‘Living to Please God’by looking at another King – King Jehoshaphat

READ 2 Chronicles 17: 1, 3 – 7 & 10
3 Benefits that comes our way as we live in God’s Way

The FAVOUR of Lord is upon you  – established him v5

a.    Followed his father’s example – sought his father’s God v4
b.    Obeyed His commands instead of following the practises of the society
c.    Committed to the ways of the LORD
d.    Taught the ways of God throughout the towns

The FEAR of the Lord is upon you and you will affect many

COMPROMISE is a dangerous path – though it is easy and convenient and may even makes sense especially when riches and fame rises When you are with the wrong company you need to be involved in activities that you might don’t approve -STAY ALERT & AWAY from any such relationships

CONSULT - Lets find out what does God want in this situation 18:4
 CRY - to God in every situation and He will help you
CONFRONTATION should change us to be  better and not bitter

 FAITH level in the Lord will increase 20: 5 – 9,12
PURSUE God with all of your heart even when you face crises
PRAYER LIFE: God answers in your darkest moments especially
PRAISE & WORSHIP brings adoration to the throne of God
POWER OF GOD – at work  - He fights all your battles as you trust and lean on to Him for your victory

ARE you Living in God’s WAY today?

m.    Walking in Love
n.    Walking in the Light
o.    Walking in the Spirit
p.    Walking in Unity


God is looking for people who will walk in His ways in every area of their life, in whatever situation. He is looking for genuine believer.
        
             Are you LIVING or simply existing?