Walking in Agreement with God in 2026 - The Sacred Synchronization

Beloved friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ, and to all who are seeking truth: grace and peace be unto you. As we stand at the precipice of our lives, constantly moving from one season to the next, we are often consumed by the desire for progress. We want to move forward. We want to advance. Yet, in our spiritual haste, we often neglect the fundamental mechanics of spiritual motion. We attempt to run before we have learned to stand, and we attempt to journey before we have established our bearings.

The Eternal Question

In his profound sermon, "Walking in Agreement With God," delivered at the threshold of a new year, Pastor Sam Merigala confronts us with a piercing interrogative from the prophet Amos: "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3). This is not merely a poetic musing; it is a theological anchor. It suggests that spiritual intimacy is not a product of accident, but of alignment. As we delve into the depths of this teaching, let us open our hearts to the possibility that we have been asking God to bless a path He never agreed to walk. Today, we invite you to explore the transformative power of the Covenant Journey.

I. Yā˓ad and the Starting Point

To understand what it means to walk with the Creator, we must first understand the linguistic roots of "agreement." Pastor Merigala astutely notes that the Hebrew word translated as "agreed" is yā˓ad. This word implies a "meeting". This dramatically shifts our understanding of the Christian life. A walk is not a solitary endeavor where we invite God to tag along; it is a joint venture that requires a specific meeting place, a shared pace, and a shared destination.

In the Old Testament, the children of Israel were called to this walk. God extricated them from the bondage of Egypt not merely to liberate them, but to "meet them at Sinai". Sinai was the starting block of the covenant, the place where the pace of holiness was set. However, for the believer today, our Sinai is Calvary. Pastor Merigala reminds us that the "starting place for a Christian’s walk with God is Calvary". We cannot walk with a Holy God based on our own merit; we meet Him at the foot of the cross, where the blood of the Lamb makes the walk possible.

History bears witness to this necessity of a definitive meeting place. The great evangelist George Whitfield would physically return to the tree in Oxford where he first experienced grace, grounding his daily walk in that initial meeting. John Bunyan, the author of The Pilgrim’s Progress, testified that the walk began when he saw that God’s justice and his sinful soul could "embrace and kiss each other, through His blood". If you feel lost today, perhaps it is because you have drifted from the meeting place. To walk with God, we must return to the Cross, where our sight is received and our burdens are rolled away.

II. The Great Misconception: Belief vs. Agreement

One of the most arresting insights from Pastor Merigala’s sermon is the distinction between loving God and agreeing with Him. He posits a challenging reality: "Many believers love God, but not all agree with Him". We often view agreement as a mental assent to the existence of God, but true biblical agreement is far more robust. It is "alignment, surrender, and partnership".

Agreement is an act of the will where we decide to think what God thinks, love what God loves, and reject what God rejects. The modern spiritual tragedy is that many of us are attempting to reverse the order of sovereignty. We want a God who adjusts Himself to our schedules, our morals, and our preferences. But the theology of the walk dictates that "God does not adjust Himself to us - we adjust ourselves to Him".

This leads us to the pivotal question Pastor Merigala asks the congregation, a question that should echo in the chambers of our souls: "Are you walking with God, or are you asking God to walk with you?". The former leads to destiny; the latter leads to frustration. You cannot walk in your own way and walk with God at the same time.

III. The First Pillar: Alignment with the Logos

If we are to answer the call to walk with God, where does the alignment begin? It begins with the Logos - the Word. Pastor Merigala establishes that "God’s Word is the standard of agreement". In a world of relative truth, the Psalmist declares that His Word is a "lamp and light" (Psalm 119:105).

We live in an era that desires the blessings of God without the boundaries of God. We want the comfort of the Shepherd's rod without the correction of His staff. But Pastor Merigala warns that "You cannot agree with God while disagreeing with His Word". Agreement is not a feeling; it is an act of obedience to the Scriptures, even when - especially when - it is uncomfortable.

Consider Mary, the mother of Jesus. When confronted with a biological impossibility and a social catastrophe, her response was the ultimate statement of agreement: "Be it unto me according to Your Word" (Luke 1:38). This submission unlocked divine destiny. Whether in our finances, our relationships, or our pursuit of holiness, we must ask ourselves: "Where does my life disagree with God’s Word?". Until we align our decisions with His principles, we are merely wandering, not walking.

IV. The Gethsemane Principle: Surrendering the Will

Moving deeper into the anatomy of agreement, we encounter the friction of the human will. Pastor Merigala illuminates that "God’s will is not always our preference". The ultimate example of this struggle - and the ultimate victory - is found in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus, facing the crushing weight of the world's sin, prayed, "Not my will, but Yours" (Matthew 26:39).

This teaches us that agreement is "surrender, not negotiation". We often treat prayer as a bargaining table, but God is not looking for better terms; He is looking for a surrendered heart. Contrast this with Jonah, whose disagreement with God’s will led him into a storm. As Pastor Merigala notes, "Disagreement with God’s will leads to storms," while agreement brings "restoration and fruitfulness".

God’s will is often revealed progressively - through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, Godly counsel, and circumstances. Our role is not to demand the full map, but to agree with the direction of the next step. We must consistently ask, "Lord, what must I surrender?".

V. The Theology of "Amen"

Perhaps one of the most transformative sections of Pastor Merigala’s sermon is his theological excavation of the word "Amen." In our modern religious routine, "Amen" has become a "polite way to close a prayer," the spiritual equivalent of hanging up the phone. However, biblically, this is a severe reduction of its power.

Pastor Merigala teaches that "Amen" is a "powerful proclamation that sealed truth, activated faith, and gave legal authority to what was spoken". When we say "Amen," we are signing a spiritual document. We are telling the heavens that we stand in agreement with the petitions laid before the Throne.

This is rooted in the person of Christ. Citing 2 Corinthians 1:20, Pastor Merigala reminds us that all promises are "Yes" in Christ, and through Him, the "Amen" is spoken. Jesus is not just a participant in prayer; He is the Amen. He is the guarantee. Therefore, when we pray in agreement - when our wires connect properly with God's heart - electricity flows.

Jesus taught that "if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done" (Matthew 18:19). This equation - Agreement with God plus Agreement with Believers - produces supernatural results. Elijah, a man of like passions, produced fire and rain not because of his eloquence, but because he "prayed according to God’s Word". True prayer is not convincing God to do our will; it is "conforming to God".

VI. The Exclusivity of the Walk

The walk with God is an exclusive relationship. It is a covenant, much like a marriage, that does not tolerate rivals. Pastor Merigala points us to the Apostle Paul’s rhetorical question in 2 Corinthians 6:16: "And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?".

We are the temple of the Living God. God has promised to "dwell in them and walk among them". This promise carries a prerequisite: we cannot hold hands with the world while trying to walk with God. "You cannot agree with God and agree with the world’s values simultaneously".

This is a call to distinctiveness. Holiness is not legalism; it is the necessary atmosphere for God’s presence. Agreement with God may require painful amputations - ending certain habits, severing toxic relationships, or dismantling mindsets that oppose the knowledge of God. We must realize that purity is the pavement upon which we walk with the Divine.

VII. The Consistency of the Walk

Agreement is not a single event; it is a lifestyle. Pastor Merigala emphasizes that "Agreement is not a moment - it is a walk". We are called to be "doers of the Word" (James 1:22), proving our agreement through our actions.

The sermon points to Enoch, a man whose biography is brief but staggering: "He walked with God until he was no more" (Genesis 5:24). Enoch’s life was defined by consistency. It was a daily surrender, a daily obedience, a daily intimacy. He did not run ahead, nor did he lag behind. He kept pace.

This consistency corrects our erratic spirituality. We often treat God like an emergency contact rather than a daily companion. But Pastor Merigala reminds us that "We must meet the Lord in the morning if we want to walk with Him through the day". The result of such a walk is profound: "Agreement produced intimacy and transformation" for Enoch, and it will do the same for us.

VIII. The Horizontal Effect: Unity and Destiny

Finally, the sermon reveals that vertical agreement with God inevitably produces horizontal unity with the brethren. Pastor Merigala cites Psalm 133, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!". When a community of believers is individually agreed with God, they cease fighting one another. They "start fighting the real enemy" and "build instead of break".

Disunity in the church is often a symptom of a deeper issue: a disagreement with God’s Spirit. But when the Spirit, the water, and the blood agree (1 John 5:8), and when God's people echo that agreement, destiny is shaped.

Jeremiah 29:11 declares that God has plans to give us a future and a hope. However, Pastor Merigala offers a crucial caveat: "God’s plans require our participation". Just as a GPS can only guide a driver who follows its directions, God’s guidance requires our active agreement. When we align, we unlock favor, protection, and purpose.

The Invitation to Agree

As we conclude this reflection on Pastor Sam Merigala’s teaching, we return to the image of the walk. The Christian life is described by Paul and John not as a sprint, but as a walk - a "walk by faith" (2 Cor. 5:7), a "walk in the Spirit" (Gal. 5:16), and a "walk in the light" (1 John 1:6-7).

This walk is deeply personal, yet cosmically significant. It is the foundation of spiritual power and the key to destiny fulfillment. The four pillars stand before us:

1. Agreement with His Word.
2. Agreement with His Will.
3. Agreement in Prayer.
4. Agreement in Walking.

God is extending His hand. He is inviting you into a covenant journey. He is asking you to meet Him at the Cross, to synchronize your heart with His, and to move in step with His Spirit.

Let us not merely utter "Amen" with our lips, but let our lives be a resounding "Amen" to His will. Let us adjust our pace. Let us surrender our maps. Let us trust in the Lord with all our hearts, acknowledging Him in all our ways, so that He may direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

May you find the courage today to answer the question: "Can two walk together?" With God, through the blood of Jesus, the answer can be a resounding "Yes."

Walk well this New Year, dear readers!