There is Only Now: Part 5

There is only now in which a person has an opportunity to do or decide anything. All we have is right now. As you spend time in the Word, it will become overwhelming clear that God speaks to you in the “now.” We are dealing with this subject because of the situations you’re facing right now. God isn’t caught by surprise by anything – He knows everything you will face even before you’re conscious of it. How much of what you fear actually comes to pass anyway? God has not given us the spirit of fear, but His spirit of love and power. Fear is from the enemy, and begins as doubt, grows into unbelief, and before you know it, you’re losing health, sleep, hair, and faith.

Proverb 27:1 – Our commandment is not to brag about tomorrow. God lives in perpetural “now.”
James 4:13, 14 – Our affliction is but a moment. Every day thank the Lord for salvation. God is training us to live eternally, starting now. People who don’t learn to obey God will have a rough go when the “vapor” is gone and they stand before God.

Luke 12:16-21; Matthew 6:33, 34 – "Self" is a problem, and must be your old ways. You cannot go in two directions. You can’t live then and live now. And if you’re in fear, you’re living in then.

1. Seeking God first means constantly depending on God. Dependence is not knowing a Bible verse, or only turning to God when you’re in trouble, when it’s convenient or on Sundays. You are a soldier and should never relinquish your weapons.

2. If it’s a priority, it touches every thing else in your life. There is but one instruction in the Word.

Ephesians 5:21-25 – You submit yourself to others if you love God. This extends to our spouses, bosses, and everyone we come in contact with. If you are unruly and think you can act any way, you can’t profess to love God, too!