Devotional Lecture Notes

Welcome and Introduction

• Initial Greetings: "Shalom, how are you all?"
• Viewership: Over 3,000 viewers online
• Purpose: Serve those hungry and thirsty for the Lord

Testimonies

Olivia from Surabaya

• Issue: Pain in the shoulder for weeks
• Solution: Joined online service at GMS, followed pastor's instructions
• Outcome: Pain healed, could move arm the next day

Wil Ang

• Issue: Financial difficulty in paying son's tuition fee
• Situation: Prepared for worst, sought university installment, no response
• Solution: Prayer and faith in the promise
• Outcome: Tuition paid in full by boss

Other Testimonies

• Jaw Pain: Person healed after prayer
• Encouragement: Continuous streaming in, faith in future promises

Worship and Devotion Preparation

• Welcome to Instagram Live viewers
• Worship Invitation: Prepare hearts, lift up voices, receive anointing
• Spirit of the Living God: Fill attendees with the Holy Spirit and gifts of tongues
• Prayer for Restoration and Renewal: Spiritual strength, faith in promises
• Reminder: Reflect on the last Devotional on the function of the Bible, available on YouTube

Biblical Study - Joshua 14

Topic: "I Believe in Your Promise"

• Key Characters: Joshua and Caleb
• Scripture Focus: Joshua 14:6-15 - "The Allotment for Caleb"
• Background: Caleb brings up God's promise given through Moses

Key Points

1. Remember God’s Word (Joshua 14:6-9):

   • Caleb recalling the promise from Moses
   • Importance of keeping God's promises in memory

2. Renew Your Heart (Joshua 14:10-12):

   • Caleb at 85, still strong in faith
   • Spiritual renewal keeps faith fresh
   • Importance of maintaining trust in God's word

3. Walk in Faith (Joshua 14:13-15):

   • Caleb asks for the hill country as promised
   • Battle and Faith: Stepping out with the strength in God's promises
   • Final Victory: Conquering Arba and the land finding rest from war

Practical Applications

• Short-term Promises: Immediate to brief wait
• Medium-term Promises: Needs a few years to fulfill
• Long-term Promises: May go beyond one's lifetime, may turn into a covenant
• Positive Suspicion on God's Nature: Trust based on God's unchanging character

Prayer and Personal Prophecies

• General Prayer: Healing, faith renewal, encouragement
• Specific Prophecies:
  • Factory owner struggling, predicted business turnaround
  • Woman with health issues (anorexia), prayed for healing and acceptance
  • Child (Sylvester) with lung spots, healing prophesied
  • Person with boils due to diabetes, prayed for healing

Conclusion and Blessing

• Final Encouragement: Hold onto God's promises, be renewed and walk in faith
• Blessing: Receive God's blessings, comfort from Jesus, guidance from the Holy Spirit

Key Takeaways

• Faith in Promises: Keep God’s word in memory and renew your heart for steadfast faith
• Active Faith: Actively pursue and claim God's promises in your life
• Courage and Perseverance: Like Caleb, remain strong and unwavering in your faith

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Lecturer: Pastor Phillip Date: 5th July