CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on the miracle of their existence, drawing from Psalm 139 to emphasize that God knew and planned for their lives before they were even formed. He stresses that while God forgives past mistakes, true repentance involves a deep sorrow that motivates one to actively cooperate with God in fulfilling the remaining days of their ordained plan. This commitment should be zealous and urgent, not taken lightly.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God formed our inward partsThe speaker notes how Psalm 139 describes God forming our bodies inside our mother's womb and making us wonderfully.
Days ordained in God's bookBefore we were even a formed substance, God saw us and had all the days of our lives written down in His mind.
Cooperating with God's planGod's plan is not automatic; we must cooperate with Him rather than rebelling and messing up His design.
Regret over wasted yearsThe speaker expresses sorrow over his own wasted years before coming to know the Lord seriously.
Paul's wasted years and conversionPaul wasted around thirty years opposing God and killing Christians before God turned him around to be a great servant.
Deep sorrow that propels actionPaul's sorrow over his past sins acted like a fire, propelling him to run full speed to do God's will.
Times of ignorance overlookedGod overlooks past times of ignorance and commands a life of ongoing repentance from now on.Acts 17:30
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Completing God’s Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : hhttps://cfcindia.com/sermon/completing-god’s-plan-for-our-lives
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on the miracle of their existence, drawing from Psalm 139 to emphasize that God knew and planned for their lives before they were even formed. He stresses that while God forgives past mistakes, true repentance involves a deep sorrow that motivates one to actively cooperate with God in fulfilling the remaining days of their ordained plan. This commitment should be zealous and urgent, not taken lightly.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God formed our inward partsThe speaker notes how Psalm 139 describes God forming our bodies inside our mother's womb and making us wonderfully.
Days ordained in God's bookBefore we were even a formed substance, God saw us and had all the days of our lives written down in His mind.
Cooperating with God's planGod's plan is not automatic; we must cooperate with Him rather than rebelling and messing up His design.
Regret over wasted yearsThe speaker expresses sorrow over his own wasted years before coming to know the Lord seriously.
Paul's wasted years and conversionPaul wasted around thirty years opposing God and killing Christians before God turned him around to be a great servant.
Deep sorrow that propels actionPaul's sorrow over his past sins acted like a fire, propelling him to run full speed to do God's will.
Times of ignorance overlookedGod overlooks past times of ignorance and commands a life of ongoing repentance from now on.Acts 17:30
