Lord I Want to See — Ajay Chakravarthy — September 27, 2026
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
Ajay Chakravarthy explores the spiritual hunger to encounter God's presence, emphasizing that a genuine desire to see and know the Lord transforms our walk of faith and deepens our relationship with Him through worship and surrender.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Preparing to hear from GodThe speaker invites the audience to be expectant and ready to hear a specific word from the Lord.
The plea of BartimaeusUsing the story of Bartimaeus from Mark 10, the speaker highlights how Jesus asks what we truly desire, looking past superficial needs to our deepest spiritual hunger.
The trap of pretending to experience what others doThrough an illustration of a blind person pretending to enjoy a visual presentation, the speaker warns against the habit of mimicking the spiritual enthusiasm of others without having a real experience of God.
The judgment of spiritual blindnessThe speaker examines Jesus' words in John 9, explaining that those who claim to see while remaining spiritually blind face judgment and persistent sin.
The importance of a clear conscienceThe speaker explains that spiritual sight depends on a clear conscience, warning that a corrupted conscience can make a person believe they are in the light when they are actually in darkness.
The human tendency to shift blameUsing Adam and Eve's fall, the speaker explains how we avoid admitting our sins by pointing to others to make our guilt feel less heavy.
Seeking a culprit for sufferingThe speaker notes that even when there is no connection between a person's condition and their parents, we still instinctively look for someone to blame for why things are wrong.
The consequences of avoiding responsibilityDistributing blame makes sin seem less severe and prevents true repentance, as we refuse to take full ownership of our actions.
The example of Gehazi's dishonestyThe speaker recounts how Gehazi lied to obtain wealth from Naaman, showing how secret sins and deception can lead to devastating consequences like leprosy.
Choosing a clear conscience over worldly gainThe speaker encourages listeners to reject the temptation to cheat or be dishonest, urging them to seek a pure conscience and true repentance like Zacchaeus.
A call to study and pray for the churchThe speaker encourages everyone to engage with Bible studies and reflects on how we can pray for one another as a church family, using Paul's example in Ephesians.
The prayer for spiritual enlightenmentPaul prayed that God would give the believers the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that the eyes of their hearts would be opened to know Him.
The reality of spiritual blindness and God's workThe speaker warns that the enemy works to blind people's eyes, but God's mission is to open the eyes of the blind.
The beauty of waiting for God's promisesUsing the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and Elizabeth, the speaker explains how waiting for a promise makes God's fulfillment even more special.
Being sent to bring light to othersThe speaker concludes by praying that God would open our eyes and send us to those in our lives who are spiritually blind, so they might turn from darkness to light.
