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POSITIONED TO LISTE N GOD IS SPEAKING. ARE WE LISTENING?

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Sermon by Clayton Nel 15 June 2014

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Page 1: Positioned to Listen

POSITIONED TOLISTENGOD IS SPEAKING. ARE

WE LISTENING?

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HABAKKUK 2:1-4 (NIV)

“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint..”

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HABAKKUK 2:1-4 (NIV)

Then the Lord replied:“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.“ .”

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HABAKKUK 2:1-4 (NIV)

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the endand will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

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ISAIAH 62:5-7 (MSG)

I’ve posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. Day and night they keep at it, praying, calling out, Reminding God to remember.“ .”

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ISAIAH 56:10-11 (NIV)

Israel's watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep. They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough.

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ISAIAH 56:10-11 (NIV)

They are shepherds who lack understanding; they all turn to their own way, each seeks his own gain. Come, each one cries, "let me get wine! Let us drink our fill of beer! And tomorrow will be like today, or even far better.

“ .”

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ISAIAH 21:8 (NIV)

And the lookout shouted, "Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; every night I stay at my post.“ .”

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1 SAM 15:22 (NIV)

Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings [...] as much as obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice.“ .”

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HOW TO POSITION• Find a specific watch time

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HOW TO POSITION• Find a specific watch time.• Commit to going to God first.

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HOW TO POSITION• Find a specific watch time.• Commit to going to God first.• Keep the dialogue going.

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HOW TO POSITION• Find a specific watch time.• Commit to going to God first.• Keep the dialogue going.• Find your style.

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HOW TO POSITION• Find a specific watch time.• Commit to going to God first.• Keep the dialogue going.• Find your style.• Quieten the world around you.

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POSITIONED TOLISTENGOD IS SPEAKING. ARE

WE LISTENING?