September 29 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Acquire A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenSeptember 28, 202412mWatch on YouTube

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The message emphasizes that true wisdom is gained not through worldly accomplishments or tireless service, but through consistent, quiet listening at the feet of Jesus, as exemplified by Mary. The speaker urges listeners to emulate this by daily taking up their cross and dying to self, drawing parallels between this spiritual discipline and the endurance shown by the Apostle Paul. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life that honors Christ, which will be revealed in eternity, rather than focusing on visible, temporary works.

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Lord, teach us to number our daysPsalm 90 teaches us to ask God to help us number our days so we acquire a heart of wisdom, rather than approaching God with a list of our own sacrificial works and busy service.Psalm 90:12

Martha's labor and Mary's listeningLike Martha, people often accomplish a lot in the eyes of men through bustling activity, but Mary chose the needful thing by sitting at Jesus' feet to listen and receive wisdom.

The lasting value of wasting yourself on the LordMary anointed Jesus out of deep devotion, an act that Jesus commended and said would be remembered worldwide, proving that pouring out our best for the Lord is true wisdom.

Taking up your cross every dayJesus commanded His followers to take up their cross daily, which means dying to self from morning until night in every situation, thought, and reaction.

The rare message of the daily crossThough many preachers tickle ears with happy messages, emphasizing the daily cross produces a life that stands the test of eternity rather than ending in wood, hay, and stubble.

Following Paul as he followed ChristPaul dared to ask believers to follow his example as he followed Christ, walking closely in Jesus' footsteps despite not being perfect.

Not losing heart in afflictionWriting in 2 Corinthians 4, Paul explains that despite being afflicted, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down, he and his companions did not lose heart because the light of God shone in their hearts.

Always carrying about the dying of JesusPaul explains that the daily cross involves dying to our own demands in perplexing or painful situations so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our bodies.2 Corinthians 4:10

Choosing to lay down your lifeJust as Jesus had the power to lay down His life and let the Father raise Him up, we must focus on dying to ourselves and let God raise us up in His timing.

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September 29 | Daily Devotion | Learn To Acquire A Heart Of Wisdom | Zac Poonen

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Taking up your cross every dayJesus commanded His followers to take up their cross daily, which means dying to self from morning until night in every situation, thought, and reaction.

Following Paul as he followed ChristPaul dared to ask believers to follow his example as he followed Christ, walking closely in Jesus' footsteps despite not being perfect.

Choosing to lay down your lifeJust as Jesus had the power to lay down His life and let the Father raise Him up, we must focus on dying to ourselves and let God raise us up in His timing.

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