Let God Choose for You
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
Chapter 2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.