Utter Obedience
Dear ::first_name::,
I am currently reading through the books of Samuel and the story of Saul's demise leading to David stepping into his role as God's anointed king. What has struck me as I've been reading is how often David inquires of God. In 1 Samuel 23, David is told that the Philistines are attacking Keilah and rather than rushing off to the aid of Keilah, David asks the LORD, 'Shall I go and attack these Philistines?'. God tells him to go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah but David's men are afraid they say, 'Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!' David's response to this is going back to God and inquires again. God replies by telling David, 'Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand.' Because David inquired of God he could go down to Keilah with confidence that God was going deliver the Philistines into their hands. He could encourage his men with this promise knowing, through experience, that God is faithful and is true to His word.
After David saves the town of Keilah, Saul decides to take this as a sign that God had delivered David into his hands and heads to Keilah with all his forces to besiege David and his men. David hears of all this and goes straight to God asking whether the town will surrender him to which God tells him that they will. Which is rubbish considering David literally just saved them from the Philistines! So, David moves on from Keilah and is able to evade capture.
There are two things that stick out to me from this story and the other stories of David inquiring of God:
1. We can go to God about everything. I think God loves it when we go to him with any decision we are making. We can seek His opinion about every little thing in our life and give him space to speak into it. I know in my own life when I know something has God's stamp of approval I have been able to do terrifying things because I have confidence that God is in it and I know He wants the absolute best for me. The more we inquire of God the more it becomes a habit to prioritise His voice in our decisions. As followers of Jesus, His voice is the most important voice in our lives and it is our calling to listen to His leading and go where He calls us.
2. Walking in obedience leads to victory! David inquired of God and was able to save a town from the Philistines. David's men were unsure and afraid yet because God said they would win they went on ahead and saw a victory. God often leads us on paths that seem uncertain and frightening yet if God is with us we will see triumph! We need to be bold and if God has told us to do something, we do it, even if we are absolutely petrified. Obedience does not require us feeling amazing about it, obedience is saying yes to God no matter what. When I think about the future of New Wells, I know that God has amazing things ahead of us that may require us doing things that scare us. But if we know He is in it, we can be obedient and be expectant on the miracles and wonders we will see!
'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you!' Joshua 3:5
Lots of love,
Katie
SUNDAY this week looks different to our usual Sundays. In the morning we have our Hype Station where we are gathering from 9am-ish to cheer on those running the Givaudan 10K (we've got a good number from our church family running so we get to cheer them on too!). Keep in mind that Hythe Road will be shut for the runners.
THEN... Join us at 4pm for our Worship for Everyone service where we are beginning our series looking at Elisha called 'A Life of Faith.' For those who are unable to attend in person please join us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/63hd7Ym29ZE
PAULA'S ORDINATION | SAT 18TH OCT 2PM Join us as we celebrate Paula's ordination together with a Saturday gathering at 2pm followed by an afternoon tea.
HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB | WED 22nd - FRI 24th OCTOBER There is a place for everyone to serve in our holiday clubs; playing sports, doing crafts, connecting with parents, serving refreshments, administrating registration and much more! If you are able to help, please sign up to serve at one or more of our events as we aim to reach families with the good news of Jesus! Click this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/SbkaatZNfFrFKEiU8
Willesborough | Wednesday 22nd October 10am-12pm | New Wells
Brabourne | Thursday 23rd October 10am-12pm | New Wells Brabourne
Finberry | Friday 24th October 10am-12pm | Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH
NEW WELLS T-SHIRTS info on how to get your very own New Wells t-shirt coming soon - watch this space!
Saturday 18th October Paula Chegwin Ordination | 2pm - save the date!
Tuesday 28th October Reverb | 1:30pm Brabourne
Wednesday 22nd October Half Term Holiday Club Willesborough | 10am-12pm New Wells
Thursday 23rd October Half Term Holiday Club Brabourne | 10am-12pm New Wells Brabourne
Friday 24th October Half Term Holiday Club Finberry | 10am-12pm Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerse, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH
Sparks / Flames / Firestarters | Sunday mornings | Side Hall & The Well | Age 0-3, 3-6, 7-10
Blaze | Sunday mornings upstairs in The Well | Years 6-8
Ignite | Friday | 7-9pm | Main worship space | Years 7-13
Furnace | Mondays | 7-9pm | Moyles' manse | Years 9-13
The Well | Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 9am-12pm
Tots @ The Well | Mondays 9-10am & 10:30am
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | In The Well | 2-4pm
Power Hour | Whole church prayer and worship meeting | Thursdays every other week | 8pm
Brabourne Craft Group | Fourth Thursday of the month | 10am - 1pm | Brabourne Church
Renew Wellbeing | Tuesdays in The Well | 2-4pm
Reverb | midweek service every fourth Tuesday in the month | Brabourne | 1:30pm
Prayer | Before our Sunday service | front of church | 9:45am - all welcome!
Facebook prayers | Mon - Fri 8am | facebook.com/wbc.ashford
Early Morning Prayers | Wednesday mornings | 6:30am | Join here: www.willesboroughbaptist.church/prayer
New Wells
Visit our website www.newwells.church
New Wells
Hythe Road
Willesborough
Ashford
TN24 0QR
01233 632739
hello@newwells.church
I am currently reading through the books of Samuel and the story of Saul's demise leading to David stepping into his role as God's anointed king. What has struck me as I've been reading is how often David inquires of God. In 1 Samuel 23, David is told that the Philistines are attacking Keilah and rather than rushing off to the aid of Keilah, David asks the LORD, 'Shall I go and attack these Philistines?'. God tells him to go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah but David's men are afraid they say, 'Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!' David's response to this is going back to God and inquires again. God replies by telling David, 'Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand.' Because David inquired of God he could go down to Keilah with confidence that God was going deliver the Philistines into their hands. He could encourage his men with this promise knowing, through experience, that God is faithful and is true to His word.
After David saves the town of Keilah, Saul decides to take this as a sign that God had delivered David into his hands and heads to Keilah with all his forces to besiege David and his men. David hears of all this and goes straight to God asking whether the town will surrender him to which God tells him that they will. Which is rubbish considering David literally just saved them from the Philistines! So, David moves on from Keilah and is able to evade capture.
There are two things that stick out to me from this story and the other stories of David inquiring of God:
1. We can go to God about everything. I think God loves it when we go to him with any decision we are making. We can seek His opinion about every little thing in our life and give him space to speak into it. I know in my own life when I know something has God's stamp of approval I have been able to do terrifying things because I have confidence that God is in it and I know He wants the absolute best for me. The more we inquire of God the more it becomes a habit to prioritise His voice in our decisions. As followers of Jesus, His voice is the most important voice in our lives and it is our calling to listen to His leading and go where He calls us.
2. Walking in obedience leads to victory! David inquired of God and was able to save a town from the Philistines. David's men were unsure and afraid yet because God said they would win they went on ahead and saw a victory. God often leads us on paths that seem uncertain and frightening yet if God is with us we will see triumph! We need to be bold and if God has told us to do something, we do it, even if we are absolutely petrified. Obedience does not require us feeling amazing about it, obedience is saying yes to God no matter what. When I think about the future of New Wells, I know that God has amazing things ahead of us that may require us doing things that scare us. But if we know He is in it, we can be obedient and be expectant on the miracles and wonders we will see!
'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you!' Joshua 3:5
Lots of love,
Katie
SUNDAY this week looks different to our usual Sundays. In the morning we have our Hype Station where we are gathering from 9am-ish to cheer on those running the Givaudan 10K (we've got a good number from our church family running so we get to cheer them on too!). Keep in mind that Hythe Road will be shut for the runners.
THEN... Join us at 4pm for our Worship for Everyone service where we are beginning our series looking at Elisha called 'A Life of Faith.' For those who are unable to attend in person please join us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/63hd7Ym29ZE
PAULA'S ORDINATION | SAT 18TH OCT 2PM Join us as we celebrate Paula's ordination together with a Saturday gathering at 2pm followed by an afternoon tea.
HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB | WED 22nd - FRI 24th OCTOBER There is a place for everyone to serve in our holiday clubs; playing sports, doing crafts, connecting with parents, serving refreshments, administrating registration and much more! If you are able to help, please sign up to serve at one or more of our events as we aim to reach families with the good news of Jesus! Click this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/SbkaatZNfFrFKEiU8
Willesborough | Wednesday 22nd October 10am-12pm | New Wells
Brabourne | Thursday 23rd October 10am-12pm | New Wells Brabourne
Finberry | Friday 24th October 10am-12pm | Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH
NEW WELLS T-SHIRTS info on how to get your very own New Wells t-shirt coming soon - watch this space!
Saturday 18th October Paula Chegwin Ordination | 2pm - save the date!
Tuesday 28th October Reverb | 1:30pm Brabourne
Wednesday 22nd October Half Term Holiday Club Willesborough | 10am-12pm New Wells
Thursday 23rd October Half Term Holiday Club Brabourne | 10am-12pm New Wells Brabourne
Friday 24th October Half Term Holiday Club Finberry | 10am-12pm Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerse, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH
Sparks / Flames / Firestarters | Sunday mornings | Side Hall & The Well | Age 0-3, 3-6, 7-10
Blaze | Sunday mornings upstairs in The Well | Years 6-8
Ignite | Friday | 7-9pm | Main worship space | Years 7-13
Furnace | Mondays | 7-9pm | Moyles' manse | Years 9-13
The Well | Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays | 9am-12pm
Tots @ The Well | Mondays 9-10am & 10:30am
Crafty Cuppa | Thursdays every other week | In The Well | 2-4pm
Power Hour | Whole church prayer and worship meeting | Thursdays every other week | 8pm
Brabourne Craft Group | Fourth Thursday of the month | 10am - 1pm | Brabourne Church
Renew Wellbeing | Tuesdays in The Well | 2-4pm
Reverb | midweek service every fourth Tuesday in the month | Brabourne | 1:30pm
Prayer | Before our Sunday service | front of church | 9:45am - all welcome!
Facebook prayers | Mon - Fri 8am | facebook.com/wbc.ashford
Early Morning Prayers | Wednesday mornings | 6:30am | Join here: www.willesboroughbaptist.church/prayer
New WellsVisit our website www.newwells.church
New Wells
Hythe Road
Willesborough
Ashford
TN24 0QR
01233 632739
hello@newwells.church
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