1. The marks of God's "withness"
a. Favor from some
b. Hate from some

1. The marks of God's "withness"
a. Favor from some
b. Hate from some
c. What is meant for evil turns for good

1. The marks of God's "withness"
a. Favor from some
b. Hate from some
c. What is meant for evil turns for good
d. God strengthens

"Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not.”

Saint Augustine

2. The response to God's "withness"
a. Seek to live blameless lives

2. The response to God's "withness"
a. Seek to live blameless lives
b. Seek godly counsel
c. Look to His goodness

2. The response to God's "withness"
a. Seek to live blameless lives
b. Seek godly counsel
c. Look to His goodness
d. Cry for justice
e. Praise Him before he moves

THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS

Key Theme:
There are clear marks of those who have the Lord “with them” and with that certain responsibilities we have to live in light of that reality.

Key Application:
Examine our hearts and seek alignment with the transformative truth that the “Lord is with us.”

Key Verse:
Read Psalm 59 with 1 Samuel 18 and 19 in mind.

Key Questions:
1. How is my current life experience reflecting God’s presence or absence

2. In what areas of my life might I be contributing to opposition or conflict, and how can I address these issues? Do others have “cause” against me because I do not reflect God’s presence with me?

3. What practical steps can I take to ensure I am living a blameless life in my actions and relationships?

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