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Dive deep into the significance of saying 'Amen' to Jesus, accepting His reign in every aspect of existence. Explore biblical insights on the alignment of God's will with heartfelt obedience, transforming lives with eternal repercussions.
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TWR Kenya Retreat … 2014 Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus (3) Matthew 6:10
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus Jesus shall reign where’er the sun, Doth his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • Jesus is King • our God reigns • Heaven Rules … ok! • God is in the driving seat • ‘your kingdom come’ • best of times out of the worst of times • this is God’s big picture
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • Revelation 11:15 • in God’s perfect time the King came • they missed the plot • a different wavelength • their timing was off • from hero to zero in less than a week
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • we come before him as loyal citizens • to be what he wants us to be • to do what he wants us to do • it’s when we crown him in our hearts and lives
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • it comes every time a sinner repents • it comes as we live our lives to his glory • eternal repercussions • ‘Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.’[F R Havergal] • pray: ‘Reign in me …’
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • ‘your will be done on earth as it is in heaven’ • we come before him as obedient servants • this is the gold standard • Richard Baxter autograph • George Müller’s advice – is this God’s work, God’s way, and God’s time?
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • he knows everything • he wants the best for us • he remains focused • he is aware of our DNA • he leads us on the journey • he won’t twist your arm • he moulds us into the image of Jesus
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • ‘as it is in heaven …’ • angels on the payroll • God’s best servants • his will is seen in creation • God is boss of the nations • redemption: Eph. 1:5 • sanctification: 1 Thess. 4:3 • glorification: John 6:39f
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus • universal praise: Phil. 2:10 • God delivers the goods • God never goes back on his word • I want to do it MY way! • ‘the devil is on my back’ • Jesus – a shining example • Jim Elliot’s journal entry
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus Then in fellowship sweet, We will sit at his feet, Or we’ll walk by his side in the way; What he says we will do, Where he sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey.
Say ‘Amen’ to Jesus Prayer is a mighty instrument … not for getting man’s will done in heaven, but for getting God’s will done on earth.
‘… your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …’