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1. Abraham walked in the presence of God and trusted in what the Lord told him. Lot, on the other hand, was commanded to flee to the mountains, but because he did not walk with God, he did not trust the angels nor believe that the Lord would do what was best for him. Because … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Friday | Msg. 30 – The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Story of Lot

1. Let us take care of our hearts; they need to be pure. We cannot allow personal interests or ambitions to contaminate them. We were created by God and are here to fulfill His will. We do not live to seek fame or position; we are servants of the Lord. Let us be faithful in … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Thursday | Msg. 30 – The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Story of Lot

1. When the angels visited Lot, we see that his time with his uncle Abraham taught him about hospitality. However, separating from Abraham was so detrimental that it led him to live in a place of sinful practices: soon after, the men of the city wanted to take advantage of the visitors. Let us strive … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Wednesday | Msg. 30 – The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Story of Lot

1. God promised Abraham a land and descendants, but Sarah, his wife, was barren. So, they both tried to “help” God, and Abraham fathered Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah’s servant. This displeased the Lord, who did not appear to Abraham for thirteen years. God does not need the cooperation of our flesh; what He requires is … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Monday | Msg. 30 – The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Story of Lot

1. Because of the pressure to produce the descendant promised by God, Sarai suggested that Abram have a child with her servant Hagar. This episode reveals the result of offering what one has according to one’s natural capacity—Hagar was the most Sarai could offer of herself. Therefore, in Genesis 16 we do not find the … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Monday | Msg. 28 – Sarah and Hagar: Two Covenants

1. Putting off the old self is the process of circumcision. Christ died for us, and we are united to His death. We therefore have the reality of putting off the body of the flesh—the old self. Let’s take off this “garment” which is the old self, for it is corrupted by the deceitful desires. … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Sunday | Msg. 27 – Circumcision and the Promise of a Son to Sarah

1. Within us there are two “selves”: the one that lives by the power of the flesh and the one that was resurrected with Christ. However, there is only one body and one living. Enjoying the word— immersing oneself in it, shouting war cries, sleeping and waking with God—is our salvation, so that the self … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Saturday | Msg. 27 – Circumcision and the Promise of a Son to Sarah

1. We were dead in our transgressions because we lived under the bondage of sin. But today, through the death and resurrection of Christ and the putting off of the flesh, circumcision has already taken place for us, and now we walk in the presence of the Lord (Colossians 2:13; Ephesians 2:1, 4-5). 2. Circumcision … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Friday | Msg. 27 – Circumcision and the Promise of a Son to Sarah

1. God gives us a command: to listen diligently His words and keep His covenant. This covenant is for those who walk in His presence. Do we desire this covenant? From God’s side, there is no problem at all—He is faithful. From our side, we need to walk in His presence, diligently listening to His … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Thursday | Msg. 27 – Circumcision and the Promise of a Son to Sarah