RISE “The Wonder” Conference 2023
Talk by Phil Wilthew| May 2023
When you think of ‘The Wonder of God’, what goes through your mind, do you focus on his character, his power, his authority?
If we can grasp who our God is, have greater comprehension of all his incredible attributes, it will not only help us to have a greater understanding of who He is, but also who we are, as we are all made in his image.
Take time to grab a drink and open your heart to hear afresh what God would like to say to you about himself as you listen to Phil’s talk…
Let’s do this
Take time with God and ponder on these questions.
What’s your view of God? Have life experiences or disappointments limited how do you see & know him?
Do you believe he is bigger than any situation you may face? Is He your hope, helper, father, safe place, healer and friend.
Does your heart know what your head knows?
Do you believe he is always trustworthy, faithful and good?
Are you free to rely on God alone, or has fear, doubt and past experience made you independent and self-reliant?
Do you serve for man’s approval? Or know your father Gods constant approval and delight in you?
Read the following truths about who he is and ask him to open the eyes of your heart that you may know him more.
God is the God of the impossible.
‘What is impossible with man is possible with God.’ Luke 18:27
God is the God of the breakthrough.
‘Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert’ Isaiah 43:19
God is good.
‘Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good’; Psalm 34:8
God is trustworthy.
‘Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act’. Psalm 37:5
God is faithful.
‘The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
God is my refuge and my strength.
‘God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Therefore, we will not fear’ Psalm 46:1
God is holy.
‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! ‘Isaiah 6:3
God is Father.
‘See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! ‘1 John 3:1
God is love.
‘And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.’ Ephesians 3:18-19
For any of the statements that you have struggled to say, and believe, why don’t you search for other verses that talk about that particular attribute of God and ask start declaring the truth out loud until it sinks down to your heart. Maybe write them down or put them on notes in your phone and look at them daily.
God wants to encounter you today. Do you know he has the very best for you, he sees you, he delights and you, he longs for you to have greater understanding of who he is, and how treasured you are. Made in his image fashioned together in the secret place. He has wonderful things in store for each of us.
Take a moment to listen to this song: