Sunday, November 16, 2014

The Vineyard- November 16, 2014


The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

 

Genesis 33:1-20

Pray that God will speak to you through the reading of His word.

-          Forward by Faith

o   Jacob had a history of being self-interested and concerned with self-preservation.  After his encounter at Peniel, Jacob is now leading from the front rather than behind.  Does your faith give you the courage to be a leader rather than a follower? 

-          Finding Forgiveness

o   Forgiveness is something we have to seek out.  Indications are that Esau had gotten over the incident between himself and Jacob long before Jacob had.  Is it possible that we haven’t been forgiven, simply because we haven’t asked?

-          Thankfulness

o   Jacob attributes his blessings to God, but Esau doesn’t.  Do you take credit for your blessings, or do you give credit to God?

Pray for courage to be a leader, rather than a follower, when it comes to faith. 

Seek forgiveness from anyone you may have wronged. 

Remember to attribute your blessings to God. 

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