Introduction

Dear Beloved,

There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold and unfeeling. It is this love, this presence, that we will be focusing on today. We will be looking at the prophetic promise and power of God, the prevailing presence of His Word, and the purging of lesser spirits.

The great preacher and theologian, Charles Spurgeon once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." This quote speaks volumes about the power and presence of God's word in our lives. It is a testament to the transformative power of scripture and the enduring relevance it has in our lives.

Let us turn to the scripture for today.

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Let us bow our heads in prayer.

Lord, we thank you for the gift of your word, the truth that it holds and the power that it wields. As we delve into your scripture today, we ask that you open our hearts and minds to receive your message. Help us to understand the depth of your love and the breadth of your grace. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.

Let’s get started!

Prophetic Promise and Power

In the book of Deuteronomy, we find a promise. A promise of a prophet, a voice that would speak the words of God Himself. This prophet would not just be any prophet, but one who would be like Moses, the great leader of the Israelites, the man who spoke to God as one speaks to a friend. This prophet would be a guide, a beacon of light in the darkness, a voice of truth in a world of lies. He would speak the words of God, and those who did not listen would be held accountable.

A powerful promise: It speaks of a God who is not distant or detached, but one who is intimately involved in the lives of His people. It speaks of a God who cares so deeply for His children that He would raise up a prophet to guide them, to speak His words to them, to lead them in His ways.

The nature of the prophet: This prophet would be like Moses, a man who was known for his close relationship with God. Moses was a man who spoke to God face to face, who was entrusted with the law of God, who led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land. This prophet would have a similar relationship with God, a similar role in the lives of the people. He would be a man of God, a man who spoke the words of God, a man who led the people in the ways of God.

The power of the prophet: This prophet would not just speak the words of God, but he would have the power to enforce them. Those who did not listen to his words would be held accountable. This is a sobering thought. It reminds us of the seriousness of God's word, of the importance of listening to and obeying His commands.

The purpose of the prophet: The purpose of this prophet was to guide the people, to lead them in the ways of God, to help them understand and apply the law of God. This prophet was not just a speaker, but a guide, a teacher, a leader. He was there to help the people navigate the complexities of life, to help them understand the will of God, to help them live in a way that pleased God.

The promise itself: This is not just a promise of a prophet, but a promise of God's presence, of His involvement in the lives of His people. This promise reassures us that God is not distant or detached, but that He is intimately involved in our lives, that He cares for us, that He guides us, that He speaks to us.

The book of 1 Corinthians: Here, we see this promise fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the prophet like Moses, the one who speaks the words of God, the one who guides us in the ways of God. He is the one who has the power to enforce the words of God, the one who holds us accountable for our actions. He is the one who fulfills the promise of God's presence, the one who shows us the love and grace of God.

The book of Mark: Here, we see the power of Jesus in action. He teaches with authority, he commands impure spirits and they obey him. He is not just a speaker, but a doer, a man of action, a man of power. He is the fulfillment of the promise of Deuteronomy, the prophet like Moses, the voice of God in the world.

The Psalmist: He reminds us of the importance of this promise. He reminds us to praise the Lord, to extol Him with all our heart. He reminds us that the works of the Lord are great, that they are pondered by all who delight in them. He reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, that those who follow His precepts have good understanding.

Prevailing Presence of God's Word

As we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, we find ourselves in Deuteronomy 18:15-20 ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO