Week of October 16

Expecting God

Sowing our Prayer… Reaping the Spirit

Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to God what is God’s.”  Since we were created in the image of God, we are his.  We are to give Him ourselves in worship and service.  In doing this, we are to be conformed back into his image without the scar of sin.  This is what all Christians are called to do.  Our God is a holy God.  Nothing opposite his nature of love and perfection (holiness) can be in his presence.  Read 1 Peter 1:15-16.

“Holiness is loving God with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength, and loving my neighbor as myself.  Simply put, holiness is Christlikeness.  In Christ I find purity, power, and obedience.  Jesus Christ himself is the definition of holiness.  He loved His Father and His neighbor perfectly.  Love and Obedience – one springs from the other.  Holiness is perfect love.”

~ Keith Drury ~

Read the verses this week and see how God’s image and likeness is shown.  What do these verses say about God?  If this is his image and likeness, how can you be more conformed into this?  How can you look more like God?  Where in your life do you not look like God?  What needs to happen for you to be more conformed to God’s likeness?

Monday	Psalm 29 ~ Romans 15:5-13
Tuesday	Isaiah 9:6-7 ~ Exodus 15:1-11
Wednesday	Psalm 42 ~ Hebrews 12:14-17
Thursday	Isaiah 42:1-9 ~ 1 Peter 5:10-11
Friday	Psalm 139 ~ 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Saturday	Isaiah 52:13-53:9 ~ Luke 7:36-50

Remember to pray for the Spirit to clarify the mission for Oak Chapel and for the Spirit to give us the power to work in this mission.