Notes...

(From Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge.)

Secret of Radical Obedience


- We hear, then we do.

James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the Word, & so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." 

-Radical obedience = immediate obedience.
-Starts by sitting at his feet and hearing his Word.
** Until you attend this responsibility first, you will be constantly frustrated in being unable to uncover the joys of radical obedience.

Benefits of radical obedience:
1.) Obedience unlocks eternally abundant life.
2.) Obedience brings the gaze of God. (upon you)
3.) Obedience produces greater intimacy with God.
4.) Obedience builds unshakable foundations.

-No one is exempt from the storms that come. Will YOU survive? Is your foundation strong enough?

- The closer you get with God the more obedient you must be!!
What is God's command?

Secret of Rapid Repentance


- the devout constantly test themselves for spiritual fervor, alertness, faithfulness, purity, love, obedience, growth in grace...etc.
-Become a good repenter!
- the only way to move in God is through repentance.
- need to continually repent.
- ready repentance opens the channels of intimate communion with God.
- be quick to confess your unbelief and hardness of heart.

~ repenting from your iniquities - hidden faults that we don't see.
Such as pride, rebellion, unbelief, envy, selfishness, ambition, and covetousness.
WE NEED GOD'S HELP TO SEE THEM!
 * Repentance becomes an opportunity to turn from things that have been hindering love; becomes the key to greater intimacy with God.

Deepen your relationship with him!!!