The Persistent Love of God
Hoseah expresses gratitude for the opportunity to gather with fellow believers in Richmond and shares a memorable experience from a recent trip to the Philippines. During a holy week retreat, he and his wife participated in a conference where Brother Kong delivered impactful messages on consecration, emphasizing its importance in the Christian life. The retreat culminated in a significant moment when a young girl suffered a severe seizure during worship, prompting the group to engage in corporate prayer. This experience deepened their understanding of spiritual battle and the power of collective prayer. Hoseah reflects on the persistent love of God, highlighting how He seeks a relationship with humanity, as seen in biblical examples like Enoch and Noah. He encourages believers to walk with God, emphasizing that true spiritual growth comes from being in His presence. Hoseah concludes by reminding the congregation of God's determination to bring them into His purpose and the importance of living a life that reflects their commitment to Him. He urges everyone to echo the prayer for Christ's return, affirming their desire to be united with Him eternally.
Outline of Main Points
- Gratitude for fellowship in Richmond
- Memorable experience in the Philippines retreat
- Brother Kong's messages on consecration
- Significant moment of corporate prayer during a crisis
- God's persistent love and desire for relationship
- Importance of walking with God for spiritual growth
- Encouragement to reflect commitment to God
- Prayer for Christ's return and eternal unity with Him
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.
