Everything By Faith - Olu Talabi - February 2, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/everything-by-faith River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that while God is able to do all things, the actual realization of God's plan in our lives is unlocked by faith. The speaker uses passages from Luke 1, Mark 10, and Mark 9 to emphasize that believing what God has said for us is crucial. He warns against unbelief, noting that wavering faith prevents us from receiving from the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Three foundational verses on God's limitless powerThe speaker introduces three key verses showing that nothing is impossible with God, all things are possible, and all things are possible to those who believe.Luke 1:37
Faith is the key that unlocks the hands of GodGod can do all things, but the execution of His plans in our lives is unlocked by faith and trusting that He will do what He has said.
Without faith, a believer receives nothing from GodA believer who does not rest in assurance will not get much from God, and James describes a faithless person as unstable and unlikely to receive anything.
Without faith it is impossible to please GodJust as living in the flesh cannot please God, Hebrews 11 states that without faith it is impossible to please Him because we must believe He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.Romans 8:8Hebrews 11:6
Overcoming the unbelief that ties God's handsJust like the Israelites in Moses' day, unbelief in our hearts ties God's hands, so we must push unbelief aside and trust God in both spiritual and temporal matters.
God's timing and plans remain in place despite delaysUsing the example of Zechariah and Elizabeth praying for a child while struggling with hidden unbelief, the speaker emphasizes that God's set plan and timing will always come to pass.
Understanding the ways of God and the test of patienceJust as we must not be ignorant of Satan's devices, we must learn the ways of God, who almost always tests the patience of His people like Abraham, Moses, and David.
Wait patiently for the Lord to actHastiness will not move God's hand or speed up His timing; it only causes confusion and unbelief, so we must wait patiently for Him as David encouraged in the Psalms.
God delights in those who trust Him for the impossibleGod takes great delight in the person who maintains faith while waiting, especially when facing circumstances that appear completely impossible to human strength.
Jesus had absolute confidence in the FatherEven facing death, Jesus had the absolute confidence prophesied in Psalm 16 that the Father would raise Him from the dead, serving as the ultimate example of faith.Psalm 16:10
Everything we have as believers is received by faithSince salvation, justification, purity, and receiving the Holy Spirit all come by faith, we must trust that God will also complete the work He began in our lives.Ephesians 2:8
God is able to complete what He startedPaul expressed complete confidence that the good work God began in believers He will also perform until the day of Christ Jesus, giving us assurance for daily needs.Philippians 1:6
Availing ourselves to the goodness and power of GodSinging about God's attributes is not enough; believers must avail themselves to the warmth and power of who God is by letting His faithfulness take hold in their hearts.
Faith comes by hearing the Word of GodTrue faith comes by hearing and meditating on the Word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit, providing an anchor during trials and difficulties.Romans 10:17
