Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- June 6, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker urges the audience to diligently guard their hearts against bitterness, jealousy, and complacency, emphasizing that God has a specific purpose for each individual. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that every member of the body of Christ is necessary, and encourages listeners to adopt the 'heart of a father'—one that rejoices in the success of others rather than competing with them. The central message is to remain patient and focused on fulfilling one's God-given purpose.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Watch over your heart with all diligenceOld struggles like jealousy and bitterness can resurface, requiring daily watchfulness over the heart as instructed in Proverbs.Proverbs 4:23
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within youPaul encouraged Timothy not to let his gift go unused, reminding us that God has a specific purpose for every individual life.1 Timothy 4:14
Every member of the body is necessaryScripture affirms that even the members of the body which seem weaker or less honorable are completely necessary and valued by God.
Moses' humble heart for all of God's peopleWhen others prophesied in the camp, Moses expressed a desire that all the Lord's people would receive His Spirit rather than harboring jealousy.
The danger of comparing ourselves with othersComparing ourselves to others lacks wisdom and fuels the natural human tendency toward jealousy and discontent.
Watch out for the root of bitternessUnaddressed jealousy turns into a root of bitterness that can defile many within the church community.
You have been made complete in ChristInstead of being offended by our lot in life, we look to Christ and remember that we are made complete in Him.
