Jeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him

Jeremy UtleyOctober 17, 201718mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: How God Prepares Us To Serve Him Date: 10-15-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that God prepares us to serve Him by leading us through a period of hidden preparation, mirroring Jesus' own life. Drawing from Psalm 40, the speaker emphasizes that true service comes not from immediate action, but from patiently waiting on the Lord, being brought out of difficult circumstances, and ultimately developing a deep delight in doing God's will. This process requires a commitment to a hidden life of devotion.

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

A body prepared for serviceExamining Psalm 40 and Hebrews 10 shows that the Father prepared a body for Jesus so He could be a pleasing servant, taking thirty years in obscurity before public ministry.Psalm 40:6

The picture of the bondservantThe phrase about opened ears in Psalm 40 points back to Exodus 21, describing a bondservant who willingly chooses to stay and serve his master out of love.Psalm 40:6

Learning to delight in God's willJesus did not just do the Father's will; He learned to delight in it over time, having God's law written in His heart.

Waiting patiently and crying outThe psalmist waits in the pit without scrambling, crying out and becoming fully convinced that the Father hears and establishes his steps.Psalm 40:1–2

A new song and countless wondersIn secret, Jesus learned to praise His father, developing a deep assurance of His love through countless wonders and deliverances from difficult people and circumstances.

Utterly at rest before servingThe Father had to bring Jesus through these private dealings so He was utterly at rest and assured of love before proclaiming the kingdom of God.

Proclaiming righteousness and salvationBecause Jesus experienced God's salvation and faithfulness in secret, He could freely proclaim glad tidings of righteousness and praise God even from the cross.Psalm 40:7–10John 6:38

Walking the path little by littleBelievers should not be discouraged if they cannot yet fully say they serve entirely out of love, as the Lord deals with us privately little by little to prepare us.

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

The picture of the bondservantThe phrase about opened ears in Psalm 40 points back to Exodus 21, describing a bondservant who willingly chooses to stay and serve his master out of love.Psalm 40:6

Learning to delight in God's willJesus did not just do the Father's will; He learned to delight in it over time, having God's law written in His heart.

Waiting patiently and crying outThe psalmist waits in the pit without scrambling, crying out and becoming fully convinced that the Father hears and establishes his steps.Psalm 40:1–2

Utterly at rest before servingThe Father had to bring Jesus through these private dealings so He was utterly at rest and assured of love before proclaiming the kingdom of God.

Walking the path little by littleBelievers should not be discouraged if they cannot yet fully say they serve entirely out of love, as the Lord deals with us privately little by little to prepare us.

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