Scripture Reading and Prayer
- The thought for the message is the inheritance of a blessing.
- Read 1 Peter 3:8-9.
- Verse 8: “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.”
- Verse 9: “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
- Prayer for guidance and blessings.
Unity in Worship
- Emphasis on being of one mind.
- The word “all” in the Bible means everyone.
- Critique of division based on church names or personal beliefs.
- Importance of coming together to worship God Almighty.
- Worship should transcend church names and focus on Jesus Christ.
- Call to self-examination for those who struggle to worship with others.
- The Bible calls for unity.
- Warning against attending church for superficial reasons.
- Coming to worship God, not to be seen or to observe others.
- The Holy Spirit descends when worship is directed towards God.
- Need to stand for God in all aspects of life.
- Critique of those who seek attention without substance.
- Need to worship the King of Kings who saved souls.
The Call to Salvation
- Salvation is a personal calling from God.
- Not initiated by others.
- Involved conviction and a realization of the consequences of sin.
- Critique of superficial conversions.
- True salvation involves a complete transformation.
- Putting away old habits and being cleansed.
- Personal testimony of transformation after salvation.
- Old desires were replaced with blessings.
- Urging those who are struggling with sin to seek genuine repentance.
- God knows all, even hidden sins.
- Cannot hide from God.
Inheriting Blessings
- Questioning why some may not feel blessed.
- Possible hidden sins hindering blessings.
- Personal experience of immediate blessings after genuine repentance.
- Blessings diminished when trying to hide something.
- Call to search hearts for hidden sins.
- Acknowledging personal need for daily self-examination.
- God knows we will sin and fall short.
- Jesus is our advocate.
- God wants to bless his children.
- Need to come to Him for cleansing.
Living a Godly Life
- God loves us and wants to bless us.
- Personal testimony of God’s continued blessings.
- Not based on position or status.
- Based on knowing who to turn to for guidance.
- Desire to align actions and words with God’s will.
- Gratitude for Jesus’ sacrifice.
- God sees all and knows our hearts and minds.
- Need to walk and talk in a way that pleases God.
Prayer and Humility
- God’s ears are open to our prayers.
- Urging those with burdens to come to the altar.
- No shame in seeking prayer and forgiveness.
- God is waiting to hear from us.
- It is a blessing to be able to talk to God.
- God listens to everyone, regardless of status.
- Never hold a political office.
- Assurance that God hears prayers of repentance.
- Willingness to talk to God is all that is required.
Closing Remarks
- Invitation to come to the altar for prayer.
- Urging to receive God’s blessings.
- Reflecting on the initial feelings of salvation.
- Questioning if those blessings are still felt.
- Call to search hearts and identify any hindrances to blessings.
- God is merciful and wants us to return to Him.
- Invitation to come back to God in repentance and prayer.
- Questioning if attendees are receiving the blessings they received when they were saved.
