Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & David Lane -- November 7, 2021
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message emphasizes the finite nature of human life and the urgency of repentance before judgment arrives. Drawing from scripture, the speaker stresses that since time is always passing, one must act now to set right wrongdoings. Furthermore, true reception of God's word requires profound humility, acknowledging that one is susceptible to deception, and moving beyond merely hearing the word to actively doing it.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
It is appointed for man to die once and face judgmentThe speaker notes that physical death and subsequent judgment await all people according to the scriptures, reminding us that time continues to tick away regardless of human efforts to extend life.
Working while it is still dayJesus recognized His own finite time on earth to accomplish the Father's work, which serves as an example for us to use our remaining time wisely.
Doing what your hand finds to do nowBecause there is no work or wisdom in the grave, now is the crucial time to repent and correct what is out of order in our lives.Ecclesiastes 9:10
Receiving God's word with humilityBelievers must receive God's word with humility, avoiding the arrogant assumption that a warning applies only to others rather than to oneself.
Lord, is it I?Unlike Judas who was blinded by his own plotting, the other disciples humbly asked Jesus if they were the ones who would betray Him, demonstrating the correct attitude of self-suspicion.
Allowing the Lord to search the heartThough the human heart can be desperately wicked and deceitful, we should invite the Holy Spirit to search us so we are not deceived by our own feelings.
Being doers of the word and not hearers onlyJames instructs believers to receive the implanted word with humility and prove themselves active doers rather than people who look in a mirror and immediately forget what they saw.
Judging ourselves so we will not be judgedScripture teaches that if we properly examine and judge ourselves daily, we will escape the discipline and condemnation that comes from the Lord.
Loving the truth about ourselvesBy choosing to love the truth about our flaws and continually walking worthy of our calling, we can reach the end of our lives ready to stand before the Lord.
