Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi, Dave Bertsch, Santosh Poonen - May 5, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true Christian stability and standing before God are evidenced by a life that remains unmoved by life's challenges, mirroring Jesus's steadfastness. The speaker draws heavily from Psalm 15, outlining specific practices—walking uprightly, having pure hands and heart, speaking truth from the heart, not backbiting, honoring God's people, and being generous—that lead to this unshakeable life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Positionally kings and priestsJesus Christ has made believers kings to rule and reign and priests to stand before God and intercede for one another.Revelation 1:6
Setting the Lord always before usLike Jesus, who prophesied through David that he set the Lord always at his right hand, believers should experience a life that is not moved.Acts 2:25
Qualities of a life that is not movedPsalm 15 outlines the characteristics of those who can abide in God's presence and never be moved.Psalm 15:5
Walking uprightly and seeking purityThose who stand before God must desire clean hands and a pure heart, speaking the truth in their hearts.
John the Baptist's example of humilityWhen faced with potential competition between his disciples and Jesus, John recognized that Christ must increase while he must decrease.John 3:22
Paul's progression in humilityPaul's view of himself shifted over time from the least of the apostles to less than the least of all saints, and finally to the chief of sinners.1 Corinthians 15:9
Less than the least of all saintsIn his letter to the Ephesians, Paul views himself humbly among all the saints, demonstrating a continuous decrease of self.
The chief of sinnersPaul refers to himself as the chief of sinners, showing how the Lord increased in his life as he saw less of himself.1 Timothy 1:15
Moses and the counsel of JethroJethro gave Moses management counsel because the task of judging the people alone was too heavy, raising the question of human systems versus God's intent.Exodus 18:17
God's longing for every believerGod's desire for the church is a family where every single born-again person walks with Him, hears from Him, and functions as part of His body.John 1:12
