A Clear Sense of Direction

Skip Wallace preached this sermon on 14 October 2007, from Isaiah 30:19-21. Here are a few notes…

“Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it”—vs. 19

The Holy Spirit is our Guide

The Bible is our map

What is our Compass?

Life “COMPASS”

Constancy - “Speak for your servant is listening” - 1 Samuel 3:10

Others - “I constantly remember you in my prayers” - 2 Tim. 1:3

Motive - “Search my heart, and see if there be any wicked way in me” - Psalm 139:23

Passions - “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” - Philippians 2:13

Aptitudes - “Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people” - 1 Corinthians 12:7, The Message

Seasoning - “…though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…” - Hebrews 5:12

Sensible Decision-making - Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that… Galatians 6:4, The Message

Father, what do you want me to do for Your Kingdom?