Ep 57 The Work of God, Ro 14:19-15:7

There's a secret to having God's power that only a few seem to understand. The secret is this: He only blesses what He initiates. When we speak His words, there's anointing; when we do what He asks us to do, the miracles flow. No one understood this more deeply than Jesus. His all-absorbing desire was not to do His own will, but the will of Him who sent Him (Jn 6:38). He spoke what He heard the Father say (Jn 5:19,20,30; 6:38; 8:28; 12:49,50; 14;10), and He did what He saw the Father do (Jn 5:36; 10:25,38; 14:11). In other words, He constantly responded to and depended on the Holy Spirit. And God worked through Him in amazing ways. But the obstacle that prevents so many from experiencing this walk is that it requires great selflessness, humility and love. You have to care enough about others to earnestly wait on God, to seek His will, to guard the "anointing" and let nothing steal It. You have to be willing to pay any price to have His Spirit come and remain in power (Jn 1:32,33). This is true for a person, and it's also true for a church. God has very distinct criteria which must be met for this to happen, and they're not what you might think. They have nothing to do with our abilities, none of the things the world relies on so heavily. They are the deep attitudes of our heart. It was this "anointing," this mighty work of God in Rome, that Paul was trying to protect. He pleads with them and prays for them to have one heart, one mind, and one mouth. Let's see what he means, because we want to see God do a mighty work in our cities as well. To receive a free copy of Dr. Steve Schell's book Understanding Romans, email us at [email protected] and ask for your copy at no charge. The book has all the notes from each sermon in this series. Also check out our website for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge. And if you would like to receive a copy of Pastor Steve's newest book Study Verse by Verse: Genesis at no charge, we are giving out this book as well!