By
Ronald E. George Jr. at the Fayetteville Baptist Church
Introduction:
As Christians we need to continually go deeper with God into the depth
of His knowledge and wisdom. Look
to Him from the Human side. His
ways are far to deep for Human minds. In our search we must remember:
Scripture Text:
Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of
God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34
"Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"
35 "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" 36 For
from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory
forever! Amen.
I.
Remember who He is:
(v. 34) Who can advise the
self existent, eternal one. We
can’t shape or mold God into some predetermined idea.
Approach God with respect and reverence. Pray that God would reveal Himself to us.
II.
Remember What He’s done.
1.
All
Things are of Him. Life,
creation. (Col. 1:15-17) All things consist held together eternal life, salvation of
Jesus Christ.
2.
All
Things are through Him. Through
His power all things come to exist.
What
areas do we need to go deeper in? V
33 – The depths of God’s riches are for those who trust Him with their
soul.
1.
How
deep is our love for God?
How deep is His love for you? Back
to our first love. Could you ever
love Him enough? Love is equal to
sacrifice.
2.
How deep is our faith in God?
Heb. 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God. God’s power
and promises can carry us. Have
you enough faith to trust God with your life?
Trust Him through the ups and downs through the good times and the bad
times.
3.
How
deep is our dependence on God? Do we only depend in bad
times or will we trust Him at all times?
When things are out of your control then how do you feel about God?
We need to depend on God.
4.
How
deep is our obedience to God?
Micah 6:8 God has showed these things to us are we deep in obedience to
do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly we know the difference.
Why won’t we be obedient?
5.
How
deep is our commitment to God? Have we as God’s people
committed our lives to Him? How
far have we gone to fulfill the responsibilities of God?
6.
How
deep have we gone in fellowship with God?
This is the icing on the cake. It
is the sweet fellowship with God and peace that we receive from the Lord.
7.
How to go deeper?
Become humble and dependent as a child on a parent.
Give yourself to Him. Confess your sin and repent. Turn
to God and give yourself to Him. Remember
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.