The Gospel Diary

Text: Numbers 20:6–8   Theme: Small deviations can have big consequences 📜 Key Verse:  “Take the rod, and assemble the congregation, you and Aaron your brother, and tell the rock before their eyes to give forth its water, and you shall bring forth to them water out of the rock; so you shall give the congregation and their livestock drink." —  (Numbers 20:8, AMP) 🪇 Hymn from Global Canticle   No. 3 (Sec 16): Teach Me Your Ways Suggested Tune: Beach Spring • Meter: 8.7.8.7 D • Key: G Major 1. Teach me, Lord, Your ways of wisdom, Lead me in Your paths of peace; Let Your Spirit be my teacher, Let Your truth and grace increase. Not the wisdom of the ages, Not the pride of mortal minds— But the knowledge of Your kingdom, And the light Your Word defines. 2: Teach me how to love with justice, How to walk with holy fear; How to listen when You whisper, How to know that You are near. Let me grow in sacred insight, Let me walk in heaven’s flame; Teach me, Lord, Your w...

🌺Introduction🌺 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we would explore a topic that's crucial to our spiritual growth, and forever more. It's about working out our salvation, with fear and trembling, too. As Philippians 2:12-13 teaches us, in all we do. The Call to Spiritual Growth: As believers, we've been saved by God's amazing grace. But salvation is not just a one-time event, it's a lifelong pace. We're called to grow in our faith, to mature and to abound. To work out our salvation, with spiritual disciplines all around. The Importance of Obedience: Obedience is key to spiritual growth and might. For when we obey God's word, we're walking in His light. We're called to obey His commands, to follow His lead. To trust in His sovereignty, and His goodness. The Role of Spiritual Disciplines: Spiritual disciplines are essential, to our growth and our might. They help us to stay focused, on God's word and His light. Prayer, Bible study, and fe...

🌺Memory Verse🌺: "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12 (NIV). Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, I want to remind you of the power that lies in the word of prophecy. In the Bible, we see numerous instances where prophecies were spoken, and they came to pass. As it is written in Jeremiah 1:12, "The Lord said to me, 'You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.'" From the prophecies of Isaiah to the prophecies of Revelation, we see the power of God's word unfolding. As our Lord Jesus Christ said in Matthew 24:35, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." But prophecy is not just limited to the Bible. In our own lives, we can experience the power of prophecy when we hear a word from God, spoken through H...