November 5, 2009
When God first created man he formed the body, created the spirit, and made the soul. Inherent in this process was God bestowing free will upon man. Man has freedom of will, the freedom to do whatever he wants, and was given the responsibility, the benefits, and the accountability that free will entails. Man, like the angels, has the ability to choose what to do. Man can choose to obey or disobey God but God will never control, never overstep man’s freedom of will. The Devil tries to influence our choices but the way of the Devil is death, corruption, and loss of freedom. Jesus Christ became our best example of man’s freedom of will and how to make the right choice when he declared “Not my will but thine be done.” Christ had a choice and he chose to do the will of God. God did not force him but Christ made a conscious effort to make God’s Word his will. We should make this our effort, our choice, and strive to make it day by day; “Make God’s Word my will.”
Verses:
Genesis 2:15-17
Isaiah 14:12-14
Genesis 3:1-6, 12
Joshua 24:14-15
Luke 22:39-42
Romans 8:28-30
II Timothy 2:24-26
I Corinthians 12:12
I Corinthians 14:12-15
Many thanks to Doug Seed for coming and sharing with us. I know everyone there was very blessed and touched at the Word of God being taught. It was a great night for all involved.
