Faith to Obtain God's Promises - Zac Poonen - September 9, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/faith-to-obtain-gods-promises River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that God promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ, not necessarily everything we want. To receive wisdom or overcome sin, one must approach God with humility, acknowledging their lack of ability, and asking in faith. The speaker emphasizes that God gives generously and never scolds, encouraging reliance on His promises during trials.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God will supply all your needsGod promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus, though He does not promise to give us everything we want.Philippians 4:19
Asking God for wisdom without scoldingWhen we lack wisdom and ask God, He gives it generously to everyone without ever scolding us.James 1:5
The conditions of humility and faithTo receive God's grace and help, we must first humble ourselves by acknowledging our powerlessness, and then ask in unwavering faith.
The lesson of Jehoshaphat facing trialsThe Old Testament provides beautiful illustrations, such as King Jehoshaphat facing a great multitude of trials by seeking the Lord.
We have no power, but our eyes are on YouJehoshaphat's prayer teaches us to acknowledge that we have no power and no wisdom, but our eyes are entirely on God.2 Chronicles 20:12
Do not fear, for the battle belongs to GodGod repeatedly tells His people not to be afraid when facing overwhelming problems because the battle is not theirs to handle.
Praising God before the victoryJehoshaphat appointed singers to lead the army in praising God's everlasting lovingkindness, and the Lord routed their enemies.
Resisting the defeated devilSatan was decisively defeated on the cross, and when we resist him in Jesus' name using the Word, he flees.
Never fight with flesh and bloodWe do not wrestle with flesh and blood, so we must never fight with human beings and instead let God deal with troublemakers.
God removes the proud and leaves the humbleGod resists the proud and will remove troublemakers from the church, leaving behind a humble, lowly remnant who take refuge in His name.
God is silently planning for you in loveGod quietly makes loving plans for us just as He prepared everything for Adam and Eve before they were created.
God leads us in triumph alwaysApostle Paul gives thanks to God who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, manifesting the sweet aroma of Christ.2 Corinthians 2:14
Walk in humility and give God the gloryWe must never allow pride to creep in by comparing ourselves to others, but instead constantly give God all the glory for anything He accomplishes.
