Awilda Gonzalez

The key text is Luke 1:45, which speaks about being blessed for believing in what God has said. To be in the center of God's will, we must aim towards it and live our lives according to what God desires. God's will is never frustrated, and we have a responsibility to act in accordance with it. We can find God's will in his word and by seeking to understand biblical principles. We must also have faith in response to divine promises and believe that what God says he will do, he will do. Mary and Elizabeth were both women of promise who believed in God's will for their lives and were prepared to carry out his plans. To be in the center of God's will, we must believe and obey what comes from the mouth of God.

To be in the center of God's will, there are no excuses, and we must believe and obey. Sometimes we ask for confirmation, but we need to be responsible and not keep asking for confirmation when God has already confirmed us. Mary believed and accepted to be part of God's plan, and we are called to do the same. We need to listen to the voice of God and obey boldly, even if there are risks. Sometimes God shows His will conditional on our obedience, and we need to make sure we fulfill our part. The main factor that holds us back or stops us from being in the center of God's will is ourselves with our emotions and willpower. We need to leave the past behind, value ourselves as God values us, and move towards God's purpose with a docile heart.

The title of today's message is "Does God Know?" The passage being discussed is Hosea 8:1-4, where God says that the people of Israel had chosen kings and princes without His approval, and in the original language, it says, "I didn't know it." However, this doesn't mean that God is unaware of what's going on in our lives, but rather that we have neglected to seek His approval and consult Him in our decision-making.

The reason why Israel had neglected to consult God was that they had rebelled against Him and had an inconsistency between what they said and what they did. There needs to be a harmony between our words and actions. Additionally, sometimes we are afraid to ask God about something because we are afraid of His answer, or we've been emotionally wounded and struggle to approach God intimately.

The theme of this sermon is "Does God know?" and it is based on the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The speaker begins by reading Hosea 8:1-4, which talks about how Israel had turned away from serving Jehovah and was worshiping other gods, but still wanted to continue worshiping God. The speaker explains that when God says "I did not know" in verse 4, it actually means that Israel did not consult with Him and rejected His divine government, which was a form of belittling Him.

The speaker then applies this theme to our own lives, saying that sometimes we may not consult with God about a particular matter and try to hide it from Him. However, God knows everything and expects us to come to Him daily and consult with Him about all matters of our lives.

The message is based on Hosea 8:1-4 and the title is "God knows." The passage talks about how Israel did not consult with God before making important decisions, leading to their downfall. The author encourages readers to not hide anything from God and to consult with Him in all areas of life, including decisions about work, relationships, and ministry. Israel transgressed the covenant established by God and rebelled against Him, leading to God not knowing their actions. The author emphasizes the importance of having consistency between what one says and does and having an intimate relationship with God.

The speaker discusses the importance of consulting with God about all aspects of our lives, even those we may want to keep hidden. She cites the example of Israel in the book of Hosea, where God calls them to account for their sin of infidelity and calls them to return to Him. She also discusses various reasons why we may hesitate to consult with God, such as fear of the answer, past experiences, or deception by the enemy. The speaker encourages listeners to trust in God's guidance and mercy, to uphold the principle of telling God everything, and to appeal to God's mercy when needed. By doing so, we can experience God's grace, direction, care, and peace in our lives.

In First Kings 17, Elijah prophesies a drought in Israel because the people have turned away from God and are worshipping pagan gods. Elijah's prophetic word is based on his faith in the living God, and he serves as a reminder to the people that Jehovah is their God. As Christians, we also experience different circumstances and experiences that can be like a drought, but we must learn to process them in a way that prepares us for what God has next for us. We must maintain our faith and believe in the living God who is always present with us. Our service to God should be based on who He is and our relationship with Him.

The passage discusses Elijah being in the presence of God and communicating God's word. The word he proclaims is one of judgment, announcing a drought due to the people's disobedience. In times of drought, we are called to hide in God and trust in His sovereign care. God will provide what we need, even in the midst of drought. Elijah was instructed to drink from the stream and was provided with food by the ravens, which is a miracle from God. God uses whoever he wants to bless and provide for us.

The biblical passage from Isaiah 35:1-2 speaks of an eschatological vision of the restoration of Israel, where the desert and wasteland will flourish and bloom like the rose. From this passage, the author emphasizes that God's plan for us is to take from His source of living water to flourish. However, to achieve flourishing, we must follow certain processes, just like the natural process of sowing, such as preparing the ground, planting, fertilizing, watering, allowing it to sunbathe, and caring for what is planted. We must be intentional and determine to enter into a process to improve in areas that need improvement. God expects us to be productive and flourish, but we must enter into a process and work on the areas that need to be worked on. Barren ground will flourish, and God will make the changes while we are about to change, helping us in the process. The desert will bloom, and we will flourish abundantly in the Lord, and God desires to do it with us.

The sermon discusses the concept of flourishing in the Lord and how to achieve it. The speaker emphasizes the need to deny oneself and forgive oneself and others in order to flourish. Taking from the source, fertilizing and irrigating our spiritual lives with the word of God, prayer, and fasting is also important. The speaker notes that God is our source of water and light, and that we need to rest in the grace of God to flourish. The passage from Hosea is used to illustrate how God promises to make His people flourish like a lily, spread their roots like Lebanon, and have a glory like that of the olive tree.

In John Chapter 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman who has been rejected by the Jews due to her mixed race and gender. She is also in a state of sin. However, Jesus does not reject her and offers her living water, which she accepts. This encounter teaches us that Jesus does not reject anyone, regardless of their condition. We also need to continually drink from the living water offered by Jesus, even after being rescued by Him. The story also highlights the importance of God's Blessing, presence, and favor in our lives. The details of the dialogue between Jesus and the woman demonstrate Jesus' willingness to engage with people and to offer them what they need.

In this biblical passage, Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman and offers her living water, which represents the Holy Spirit. The woman initially does not understand and speaks from an earthly perspective, but Jesus guides her to understand spiritual realities. The principles in this passage include drawing from the source of God day by day, seeking to understand spiritual realities, not letting past achievements prevent us from seeing what God has for us next, and drawing from the source to live abundant lives even in difficult times.

The sermon is about the parable of new wine in new wineskins from Luke 5:36-39. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being open and prepared for the new things that God wants to bring into our lives and congregations. The old ways and traditions may not work for the new blessings that God wants to pour out. The speaker encourages the congregation to be elastic in their minds and hearts to receive new ideas from God. The new wine is better, and we must be willing to let go of old patterns and ways of doing things to receive the new blessings. The old wine may be good, but the new wine is better.

God wants to pour out new wine on His church, but we must be willing to accept and adapt to the new ways and patterns that He brings. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him in obedience. Our expectations must align with God's plan, and we must renew our minds and be open to the Holy Spirit. When new wine is poured into new wineskins, it blesses others and results in victorious and fruitful lives. God is doing a new thing, and we must be ready to embrace it.

Dr. Awilda Tejera, a theologian and anointed woman of God, speaks on the topic of the Holy Spirit and baptism in Ezekiel 47:1-5. She emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the movement of God's spirit and being willing to enter into His presence. Just as in the vision of Ezekiel, God is offering abundant water and the glory of His presence, but we must take action and enter into it. To do so, we must leave behind the shore of our past, indifference, and carelessness, and keep our faith in God.

The prophet Ezekiel sees a vision of a river flowing out of the temple, and he is taken by an angel to witness its power. The angel shows him that the river gets deeper and deeper, and the prophet must immerse himself in it to experience its fullness. The river represents the Holy Spirit and the presence of God, which brings blessings and healing. The prophet sees trees on the banks of the river, representing the blessings that come from being close to God. The lesson is that we must enter into the presence of God to experience His blessings and healing in our lives.