5 Steps to Lose the Fire of God

5 Steps to Lose the Fire of God // Vladimir Savchuk

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Podcast Notes:

1. Peter focused on his love for Jesus, instead of Jesus' love for him. (Matthew 26:33-34)

When we focus on our love for God instead of his love for us
1. We are living for approval instead of out of being accepted by God.
2. We make empty promises instead of living in his presence.
3. We live on emotions instead of devotion.
4. Our passion lacks compassion.

We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

2. Peter slept when he was supposed to be praying. (Matthew 26:40; Luke 22:31-32; Mark 14:32-34)

When our prayer life goes to sleep, our past life wakes up. SLEEPING devotions produce SLIPPING & TRIPPING in sin. If we don’t PRAY, we STRAY.

The secret place is where Jesus is interceding for you; enjoy his company, and receive his heart. (Hebrews 7:25). Stay long enough to release the burden. Linger long enough to receive his burden. Release your hurt, receive his heart.

3. Peter followed Jesus from a distance to preserve his life. (Matthew 26:58)

If we don’t deny self - we will deny the Savior. It’s easier to sacrifice sin than to sacrifice yourself. (Matthew 16:24-25). We follow Jesus when it brings success, but when it costs a sacrifice, we play safe by following him at distance.

4. Peter warmed himself at the wrong bond fire. (Mark 14:54; John 18:18)

The world’s fire is attractive, addictive, and annihilating.

5. Peter went back to his old life. (John 21:3)

Remorse makes things worse. (2 Corinthians 7:10)
Restitution is making things right without getting right with Jesus.