Key Takeaways:

• Following God's mission can lead to spiritual conflict and opposition, similar to Apostle Paul's experiences.
• Commitment to God's call often requires personal sacrifice and the willingness to face adversity.
• Recognising the cost of discipleship is vital; believers must be prepared to give up everything.
• Personal stories, like Dawn's bravery in preventing abuse, highlight the practical impact of obedience.
• Encouragement for listeners to persist in their spiritual journey, reaffirming that God's eternal purpose will prevail.

Notable Quotes:

• "As a young person, I thought… if only I just did what God said, it would all come out perfectly right. How wrong was I?"
• "He knew what he was called to do, and no obstacle was going to stop him."
• "When you accept the invitation to participate in my mission, sit down and think about it, because it's going to cost you."
• "In rescuing Sammy, Dawn had lost her family. But for Dawn, it was well worth it."
• "The one who gave his own life showed us that it was worth it for everyone who answers the call."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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