Remembered by God (Family/household)

Gen 19:29  And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.

Acts 16:31-34 31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.  32  And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.  33  And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.  34  And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

Acts 11:14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

1. My family is my first mission field.

Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

2. My family is not always an accurate representation of my spiritual life.

   
   

3. God expects me to represent my family before Him.

Gen 18:27 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

4. My relationship with God must benefit my family.

Job 1:5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.

Psalm 112:1 & 2 1  Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.  2  His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

5. My prayers for my family are recorded by God. (Remembered)

Psalm 58:6 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.

6. My prayers activate God’s intervention.

Gen 18:33 And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.

Gen 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;

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The Fear of The Lord

A Foundation for Wisdom Growth and Maturity

Acts 9:31 - Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. 

Psalm 112:1-10 NKJV - 1 Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments.  2  His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.  3  Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.  4  Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.  5  A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.  6  Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.  7  He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.  8  His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.  9  He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.  10  The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish. 

“A Submission that leads to exaltation”

Main Points:

• The Impact of an Encounter with God - Changed by the Spirit of God

• What is the Fear of the Lord? - The driving force behind spiritual transformation

• The fear of the Lord was the delight of Jesus - a Catalyst and driving force

• The Fear of the Lord engenders Reverence for His word - the things of God move you

• The Fear of the Lord is a Treasure - something to be sought out and desired

• A vision must be defended and Protected

• A The Fear of the Lord gives Special Access - intimacy with God

• The Fear of God is the basis for receiving Divine Knowledge - information from Gods perspective

• The fear of the Lord promotes loving Obedience - a genuine desire to please God

• The fear of the Lord Cause you to turn from Evil - alters your desire and direction

• The fear of the Lord is a source of Blessing - it transforms your whole Life

The Impact of an Encounter with God

(Changed by the Spirit of God)

Acts 9:31 NKJV - 31 Then the [g]churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified.[h] And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Isaiah 8:1; 11:2-3. Isaiah 33:6

• It starts with then, which implies something critical happened to bring this about. In the passage above Saul was converted to Paul in dramatic fashion on the Damascus road.

• Paul met God – Divine Encounter

• Paul was given instruction from God - Divine Purpose

• Paul was delivered from spiritual and natural blindness - Divine Revelation

• Paul preached Christ boldly - Active Service

• Paul persisted in spite of attacks and persecution - Divine Empowerment

What did this lead to: Growth and Expansion

• The church experiencing Peace

• The church being built up

• The church walking in the Fear of the Lord

• The church operating lead by the Holy Spirit

• The church being multiplied

What is the Fear of the Lord?

(The driving force behind spiritual transformation)

Definition: The fear of the Lord primarily speaks of a reverential awe, respect, and humble submission towards God’s Majesty and Holiness which leads to and motivates loving obedience and turning away from evil.

The fear of the Lord was the delight of Jesus

(a Catalyst and driving force)

Isaiah 11:1-5 - 1 There shall come forth a [a]Rod from the [b]stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall [c]grow out of his roots.

2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,

The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

The Spirit of counsel and might,

The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

3 His delight is in the fear of the Lord, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears; 4 But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.

• Seven Spiritual graces or manifestations of the Holy Spirit were in operation in Jesus but He delighted in the Fear of God and it resulted in:

• Jesus judged not by natural sight but spiritual insight

• His judgements were righteous and equitable

• He was able to scatter and dismantle evil strongholds

• It caused him to be exalted and Faithful to the plan of God

This shows that the fear of the Lord in our lives can be a catalyst and driving force behind Godly Spiritual empowerment and results. It is not by natural might or Power but by a spiritual drive and empowerment that the changes of God occur in our life and through our life.

The Fear of the Lord engenders Reverence for His word

(the things of God move you)

Isiah 66:1-2nkjv - 1 “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2 For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist, ”Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.

• God has made everything but He pays attention to those who are Humble, Contrite and have a reverential fear of his words, whether written (logos) or (rhema)spoken.

• For you to Reverence something you need to have a Revelation of its Value.

The Fear of the Lord is a Treasure

(something to be sought out and desired)

Isaiah 33:5-6 - 5 The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. 6 Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, And the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure.

• God is exalted, just and righteous. He gives wisdom and knowledge and strength, but He prizes and treasure fear of Him above all else.

• It suggests that fear of God should be sought because it carries a special value in the eyes of the lord.

The Fear of the Lord gives Special Access

(intimacy with God)

Psalm 25:14 NKJV - Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall [b]He teach in the way He chooses. 13 He himself shall dwell in [c]prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.

• The verse suggests special guidance beyond just normal understanding and direction

• A level of results that don’t necessarily match his stature, intellect or ability

• Favor for his descendants that is independent of their nature

• Special knowledge and commitment from God

The Fear of God is the basis for receiving Divine Knowledge

(information from Gods perspective)

Psalm 1:1-7 NKJV - To know wisdom and instruction, To [a]perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will [b]attain wise counsel, 6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

• Without Godly fear knowledge can corrupt, make proud and deceive you into error

• if you desire the traits spoken of in verses 1-6, you need verse 7

The fear of the Lord promotes loving Obedience

(a genuine desire to please God)

Deut. 10:12-13 NKJV - 12 “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your [f]good?

• What you revere and respect, you will love, serve, obey and cherish

The fear of the Lord Cause you to turn from Evil

(alters your desire and direction)

Prov. 3:5-8 NKJV - 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [b]direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your [c]flesh, And strength[d] to your bones.

• Do not count on your own estimation of your wisdom

• Develop a reverence for God that will move you away from evil

• A reverence that will improve your health and strength

The fear of the Lord is a source of Blessing

(it transform your whole Life)

1 Praise[a] the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

• You will reverence God, Who delights greatly in His commandments.

2 His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed

• Doing his will is a joy; your descendants will be stronger because of your ways

3 Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness [b]endures forever.

• You will have wealth and everlasting respect from those who know you

4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous

• You will have revelation in difficult times and still be a compassionate caring individual

5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

• You will be diligent and judicious in your business

7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. 8 His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

• You will not be ruled by fear. Your heart will be stable and established

9 He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His [c]horn will be exalted with honor.

• You will be honored for your ways and your assistance to those in need

10 The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.

• Even the wicked will despair because their efforts will not be able to stop or distort your path.

Declarative Prayer:

1. We Declare that we will Learn the fear of the lord

2. We Declare that we will live by the fear of the lord

3. We Declare that we will be established through the fear of the lord

4. We Declare that we will have dominion as a result of the fear of the lord

IN JESUS NAME

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Equipped for Partnership

This excerpt, drawn from a sermon by Rev. Dr. Eric Peters on "Equipped for Partnership" and referencing Galatians 5, emphasizes the distinction and purpose of the Gifts of the Spirit versus the Fruit of the Spirit. The core message is that believers are called to liberty, which should be expressed by serving one another through love, fulfilling the law, and resisting the destructive works of the flesh by choosing instead to walk in the Spirit. The text highlights that while spiritual gifts equip believers for ministry to others, the Fruit of the Spirit—qualities like love, joy, and peace—is the natural produce of Christ’s influence and provides the essential character needed to maintain the unity of the church family. Ultimately, developing this spiritual fruit is presented as necessary evidence of a genuine encounter with Jesus and a dependence on God, actively transforming believers to reflect Christ's nature in their interactions.

Galatians 5:13-26 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. Keep in Step with the Spirit 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

God has provided us with everything we need to ensure we can fulfill all His expectations.

Modern Christianity is focused significantly on the gifts of the spirit but we must understand the purpose of both.

The fruit of the Spirit is the natural produce of his gracious inward influence, the spontaneous and inevitable result of his uniting us to Jesus Christ. Philip Graham Ryken

Gifts & Fruits of The Spirit in Partnership

• Gifts equip us to be used by God to minister His power to others in the exercise of ministry. Be warned that not all gifts come from God so it is not a reliable indicator of one’s genuine connection with God. Matthew 7:22&23

  
  

• The gifts are understandably more attractive as the appeal to the needy side of humanity but are temporal. However, fruit is not very appealing at it focuses on not giving or receiving but becoming something that our nature rejects.

  
  

• Fruit equips us with the character necessary to facilitate our dealing with each other and maintaining the family of God.

  
  

• The successful development of the fruit of the spirit forms in us the reflection of Christ.

  
  

1. Fruit is necessary for everyone regardless of position. John 15

2. Fruit is the what we produce that is evidence of our encounter with Jesus. Matthew 7:15-20

3. Fruit is an indication of where we are planted. Psalm 1

4. One fruit produces all these qualities.

5. Flesh produces actions that are consistent with its nature, Spirit produces a nature that produces fruit.

6. Fruit and works impact the people around us.

7. Fruit of the spirit is evidence of our dependency on God. John 15:5

Application

1. The objective of the fruit of the spirit is to produce in us qualities that will enhance and determine how we serve each other. Vs 13

   
   

2. 2. Without fruit we can endanger and end the spiritual lives of each other. Vs 15

   
   

3. It is impossible for flesh and spirit to dwell at the same time in the same place. Vs 17

   
   

4. The spirit requires submission but the law requires servitude.

   
   

5. The works of the flesh are simultaneously self destructive, rebellious and self seeking.

   
   

6. The fruit of the Spirit changes us in preparation for the service of God to others.

   
   

7. The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of the life of the Spirit. Vs 25

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