One of the most important specific questions I would like to develop an
informative answer to is, who is God? The reason this question is so important is
the manner in which the answer can be used in evangelism and apologetics
which tend to go hand in hand. Many believe in God but not necessarily the same
God. Therefore, the best definition possible must be put forth in conversation with
those who have questions. This definition should be borne out of Scripture since
faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Rom 10:17).
In order to develop this aforementioned definition of who God is, much study of
God’s Word is necessary. This study will undoubtedly strengthen my faith as I
“hear” God’s word. Therefore, I hope to increase my faith as I study God’s Word.
This posture will also bring cause another very important thing to happen.
Increased study and devotion time will ensure my focus is on God and not the
things of the world, or the high places. This leads me to the next point which is
the sermon I am developing during this week.
I am currently working on a sermon or sermon series about “high places.” Starting
with the high places noted throughout the Old Testament, I plan to develop the
idea that many high places have made their way into our lives and they are
causing us to lose sight of the most important thing, Jesus. These high places
also cause us to make decisions which placate the high place rather than
pleasing God. d
This study on high places is of particular interest to me since I have experienced
high places throughout my life. I believe one must understand what hinders
growth and learn how to deal with it before any individual spiritual growth can
occur. The good thing is, the very study about high places and how the thwart a
close relationship with God, because they get in the way, causes one to realize
that God must be the high place in our life. After all, He is a jealous God (Josh
24:19). In regard to the church, many high places have crept in as of late,
especially with the pandemic. For instance, many have allowed the news to
become a high place. This is evident in the way many are swayed to make
formerly insane decisions, such as, rushing out to take an experimental gene
therapy which is not proven effective or safe. I believe, the only way this was
made possible was the endless regurgitation of the same message by the media
which has become a high place. Therefore, I hope to draw attention to the
dangers involved in erecting high places or allowing them to remain.
