Pastor mensah otabil sermons on purpose living
Pastor mensah otabil sermons on purpose living in jesus!
FIRST THINGS FIRST
SUNDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2020
Speaker- Dr. Mensa Otabil
Faith is essential for us to receive from God and become what God wants us to be, as well as to bring down strongholds.
Sometimes, however, we need faith that does not just receive but also rejects.
Genesis 14:18-23
Two kings came to Abraham:
King of Salem, Melchizedech - offered food and blessings
King of Sodom - offered goods, riches
Three statements were made:
1.
Pastor mensah otabil sermons on purpose living
"I have raised my hand to the Lord" - Abraham had made a vow to God before the battle, which was still in force. A vow in the past that is still having effect is very important.
2. "I will not take anything that is yours" - self-imposed limitation/restraint.
Abraham placed an embargo on himself, qualified it (a thread or a sandal strap), and specifically directed it to the person and situation he was involved in (the king of Sodom).
3. "Lest you say, 'I have made Abraham rich" - Abraham knew he would