Let God Choose for You

Derek Prince

Derek Prince

10 min, 42 sec

A detailed exploration of the seven things one must do to receive God's best, with an emphasis on letting God choose for you.

Summary

  • List the seven things to cultivate to receive God's best: desire it, focus on Jesus, meditate on God's Word, befriend the Holy Spirit, obey God's voice, be discerning in what you hear, and prioritize the eternal.
  • Emphasize the importance of allowing God to make choices for you, as what is received from Him is the only true lasting possession.
  • Explain that grabbing or grasping for things is not the way to receive from God, but instead one should receive what is given from heaven.
  • Illustrate the concept using John the Baptist's attitude and scriptures from the Bible including the teachings of Jesus.
  • Conclude with the message that God gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Seven Things

0:05 - 24 sec

Introduction to the seven key things to cultivate in order to receive God's best.

Introduction to the seven key things to cultivate in order to receive God's best.

  • Introduce the seven things necessary for receiving God's best as a concluding theme.
  • Highlight the notion that one must actively desire God's best and not settle for less.

Chapter 2

The Seven Things Detailed

0:29 - 43 sec

Detailing each of the seven key things to focus on to receive God's best.

Detailing each of the seven key things to focus on to receive God's best.

  • Focus on Jesus to align with God's best for your life.
  • Meditate on God's Word to deepen your understanding and connection with God.
  • Make friends with the Holy Spirit to guide you in your spiritual journey.
  • Hear and obey God's voice promptly to stay in alignment with His will.
  • Be careful about what you hear to ensure it aligns with God's intentions for you.
  • Prioritize the eternal over the temporary when making decisions.

Chapter 3

Letting God Choose for You

1:13 - 1 min, 30 sec

Emphasizing the importance of letting God make choices in your life to receive the best He has to offer.

Emphasizing the importance of letting God make choices in your life to receive the best He has to offer.

  • Introduce the concept of letting God choose for you as an additional important aspect of receiving God's best.
  • Refer to John the Baptist's statement in the Bible to illustrate contentment with God's choices.
  • Discuss the issue with religious individuals and groups that become upset when others achieve more, instead of trusting God's provision.

Chapter 4

Understanding Receiving vs. Grabbing

2:42 - 1 min, 6 sec

Distinguishing between the acts of receiving from God and the futile efforts of grabbing for oneself.

Distinguishing between the acts of receiving from God and the futile efforts of grabbing for oneself.

  • Differentiate between grabbing or grasping and receiving, emphasizing that only what is given from heaven will last.
  • Encourage the audience to reflect on their approach to acquiring things in life, urging a shift from grabbing to receiving.

Chapter 5

The Futility of Grabbing

3:49 - 1 min, 3 sec

Discussing the short-lived nature of things acquired through human effort without divine blessing.

Discussing the short-lived nature of things acquired through human effort without divine blessing.

  • Explain the futility of grabbing and the temporary nature of such acquisitions.
  • Advocate for trusting in God's provision and seeking what He is willing to give.

Chapter 6

Inheritance According to God's Pleasure

4:52 - 1 min, 17 sec

Exploring the concept of inheritance as a divine gift and the peace that comes with accepting God's choices.

Exploring the concept of inheritance as a divine gift and the peace that comes with accepting God's choices.

  • Describe the concept of inheritance in the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is given, not grabbed.
  • Cite Biblical examples of God choosing an inheritance for His people and the rest that accompanies it.

Chapter 7

The Permanent Nature of Divine Gifts

6:09 - 1 min, 13 sec

Highlighting the enduring and unassailable nature of what is given by God the Father.

Highlighting the enduring and unassailable nature of what is given by God the Father.

  • Affirm the permanency of what the Father gives, as it is greater than all and cannot be overthrown.
  • Encourage trust in divine provision and the lack of need to be anxious or strive unnecessarily.

Chapter 8

Closing Thoughts on Divine Inheritance

7:22 - 3 min, 5 sec

Concluding the series with a reflection on the value of letting God choose for us and the ultimate inheritance of the meek.

Concluding the series with a reflection on the value of letting God choose for us and the ultimate inheritance of the meek.

  • Summarize the importance of letting God choose our inheritance and the blessings associated with this trust.
  • End with a powerful statement and a question, inviting the audience to contemplate their willingness to trust God's choices.