Monday, April 2, 2012

day one of spiritual care challenge

Monday: Make a list of every way you can think of that God revealed Himself to people in the Bible. In what ways has He revealed Himself to you before? Ask Him how He's revealing Himself to you now. Remember that God is the source of creativity and He never runs out of ways to work in our lives. If you want to challenge your concept with God, I encourage you to listen to the sermon “Living under an open heaven” by Patricia King that you can find here: http://www.heburnsforme.com/Patricia_King.html

How did God reveal himself in the bible? hmmm... in clouds, thunderous voices, a hand on a wall, a still small whisper, anointing, through prophets words, through dreams, through visions, through instructing actions, through object lessons, he walked with Adam and eve, He walked as Jesus, and Jesus made people commit to him before he would tell them out-right who he was. God came as a dove in the spirit, he was a loud voice from the heavens, a bright light. God came and descended as ancient elders on a mountain with Jesus. The spirit came in tongues of fire, through visions as well as inspired writings. God revealed himself through angels in the old and new testament, and as a "messenger" in the old testament.

God reveals himself to me now through visions, a still small voice, instructions and object lessons, daily conversations. God reveals himself through his word, through his creation, through his children/followers. God reveals himself in songs and stories, and through people's testimonies. God reveals himself through prophecy and dreams to me.