A Close Encounter

Feb 11, 2013

Exodus 19:1-20

The Simple Truth:

            God’s desire is to meet with you.

 

If God desires for me to encounter Him, then what am I supposed to do?

 

• I must prepare myself for an encounter with God. 
• You may desire an encounter with God, but are you prepared for such a moment?
• Confession and Repentance
• “consecrate them . . . let them wash their garments and be ready for the third day.”  (Exodus 19:10-11)
• Matthew 3:1-2
• God’s response—“For on the third day the Lord will come down . . .” (v.11b)

 

Questions to Ask God as I Prepare My Heart . . .

 

1.  Is my affection and allegiance being given to someone or something else?

 

2.  Am I elevating someone or something as an idol, and bending my knee and bowing my heart to?

 

3.  Am I vainly speaking or reflecting, God’s name rather than revering Him?

 

4.  Am I finding pleasure in God by resting in Him?  Am I observing Sabbath rest?

 

5.  Am I honoring those in authority?

 

6.  Is there hate or anger in my heart towards someone or God?

 

7.  Is there lust in my heart?

 

8.  Am I taking that which is not mine?

 

9.  Am I deceiving for personal gain or to make myself look better?

 

10.  Am I desiring and longing for what is not mine?  Is it consuming my life?