Podcast Summary: Redeemed From Destruction | LIVE w/Nancy Dufresne

Dufresne Ministries Podcast | March 10, 2022

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne explores the biblical promise of divine protection, drawing from Psalm 103:1-5 and sharing practical insights on how believers are “redeemed from destruction.” She emphasizes the vital roles of being a doer of God's Word and following the Holy Spirit’s leading to sidestep the enemy’s strategies and walk in God’s safeguarding power. Pastor Nancy weaves in personal anecdotes and testimonies to illustrate her teaching, encouraging listeners to cultivate sensitivity to God’s voice in daily life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Unpacking Psalm 103:1-5 — God’s Benefits

• Main Scripture: “Bless the Lord, O my soul... who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction...” (00:25)
• Key Insight: God’s healing power is as vast as His power to forgive: “His healing power is as far reaching as his forgiving power... he forgives all, but it also says he heals all.” (01:05)
• Destruction Defined: Not limited to spiritual death or hell, but anything that would negatively impact a believer’s life—accidents, tragedies, corruption. (01:30)

2. God’s Role in Redeeming from Destruction

• Intervention: God often protects and rescues believers from danger, sometimes even “without us realizing it.” (02:24)
• Angelic Protection: Guardian angels are real and play a part in protecting lives. (02:40)
• Quote: “He uses the Word as we do the Word. It navigates us around those things that would have had a destructive role in our life.” (03:49)

3. Practical Pathways to Divine Protection

a. Doing the Word

• Active Obedience: “Just being a doer of the Word will cause us to sidestep strategies of destruction that the devil had laid for us.” (03:06)
• Closing Doors to the Enemy: Failing to act on the Word leaves believers vulnerable; obedience keeps doors to destruction shut. (04:01)
• Biblical Reference: Ephesians 4:27 — “Neither give place to the devil.” (04:30)

b. Following the Holy Spirit’s Leading

• The Spirit leads believers away from tragedy and harm: “The Spirit of God will lead us away from that which would bring accident or anything in our life.” (06:12)
• Testimony — The Super Bowl Trip (07:10):
  • A young woman obeys a last-minute inner prompting not to travel with friends; they tragically die in an accident, while her life is spared.
  • Key takeaway: Obeying inner checks from the Holy Spirit, even when misunderstood by others, can have life-and-death stakes.

4. Our Role and Responsibility

• Deliverance is linked to participation: “He is able to redeem us as we participate with him in His Word and we participate in obeying the leading of the Spirit.” (09:19)
• Obedience is Crucial: “Our deliverance from destruction is connected to our obedience.” (09:30)
• Learning Spiritual Sensitivity: The Holy Spirit trains us in small, daily decisions so when major issues arise, we’re equipped to follow His lead. (12:35)

5. Faith and Hearing God's Voice

• Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” (10:33)
• Faith isn’t just built on written scripture, but “by what God is saying to us, what God is dealing with us about.” (11:02)
• “Anytime you’re faced with a need, take time to hear from the Spirit because He’s your lead. He’s your guide. He’ll lead you into total victory in the face of whatever need you’re facing in your life.” (17:19)

6. Everyday Examples of Divine Guidance

• Testimony of a man told by the Spirit to jump off a train, sparing his life when it derailed (13:59)
• Seemingly small promptings—like not buying a piece of furniture—are “training grounds” for hearing and obeying God in bigger decisions. (12:35)

7. Cultivating Sensitivity to the Spirit

• Praying in the Spirit: Increases sensitivity and awareness of God’s voice. (15:31)
• Fellowship with God: Time in prayer and scripture deepens recognition of the Spirit’s leading (15:42)
• Peace Is the Indicator: “When the Spirit of God’s leading you, you’ll always have a sense of peace in your Spirit, even if it doesn’t make sense in your mind.” (16:57)
• Mind vs. Spirit: Don’t let reasoning override an inner spiritual peace.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the comprehensiveness of redemption:
  “He forgives all, but it also says he heals all.” (01:05 — Nancy Dufresne)
• Regarding the role of obedience:
  “Just being a doer of the Word will cause us to sidestep strategies of destruction that the devil had laid for us.” (03:06 — Nancy Dufresne)
• On spiritual guidance and safety:
  “Our deliverance from destruction is connected to our obedience.” (09:30 — Nancy Dufresne)
• Testimony about the Super Bowl trip:
  “God redeemed her life from destruction, but it called for her participation. It called for her obedience to the leading of the spirit.” (08:22 — Nancy Dufresne)
• On daily fellowship:
  “Don’t dismiss his leading just because it doesn’t look to be a life and death situation... it is life and death that I learn his leading.” (13:06 — Nancy Dufresne)
• Guidance for listeners:
  “If you don’t have peace about it, don’t do it... I’m not talking about peace in your mind. I’m talking about peace in your spirit.” (16:41 — Nancy Dufresne)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:25 — Opening: Introduction to Psalm 103 and “bless the Lord, O my soul”
• 01:05 — Forgiveness and healing are linked; God’s comprehensive restoration
• 02:24 — God’s intervention — known and unknown
• 03:06 — Doing the Word: sidestepping destruction
• 04:30 — Ephesians 4:27: Not giving place to the devil
• 06:12 — Following the Spirit: Avoiding tragedy
• 07:10 — The Super Bowl testimony: Obedience to a spiritual prompting
• 09:30 — Deliverance’s link to obedience
• 10:33 — Faith comes by “hearing what God is saying”
• 12:35 — Everyday decisions as spiritual training
• 13:59 — The man told by God to jump off a train
• 15:31 — Cultivating sensitivity: Prayer and fellowship
• 16:41 — Learning to follow inner peace
• 17:19 — Take time to hear from the Spirit in every circumstance
• 18:50 — Recommended resources: books on following the Holy Spirit

Resources and Recommendations

• Books:
  • “Following the Holy Spirit” by Nancy Dufresne
  • “How You Can Be Led by the Spirit of God” by Kenneth E. Hagin
    (18:50)

Summary Takeaways

• God’s redemption from destruction operates both sovereignly (intervening unseen) and in partnership with our obedience.
• Regularly doing God’s Word and learning to follow the Holy Spirit’s voice shield us from harm.
• Sensitivity to the Spirit is developed daily, not just in major crises.
• The sense of peace in your spirit is a key indicator of God’s leading—listen to it over mental reasoning.
• Training yourself to heed the Spirit’s leadings can literally be a matter of life and death.