Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- July 25, 2021
http://rlcf.church/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the audience to develop a deep spiritual thirst for God's presence, moving beyond mere intellectual understanding. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that just as the physical sun causes thirst, spiritual revelation should create an unquenchable longing for God. Ultimately, the message emphasizes accepting God's grace—that no one is condemned—and extending that same non-judgmental mercy to others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The sun rises on the evil and the goodGod uses physical circumstances, like the heat of the sun, to awaken a physical thirst that mirrors our need for spiritual thirst.Matthew 5:45
The sun of righteousness shall riseWe should not remain satisfied with our current spiritual state, but rather desire the healing and living water that only God provides.
Afflicted beyond our strengthGod allows overwhelming situations and the sentence of death in our lives so that we stop trusting in ourselves and instead trust in the God who raises the dead.
Where are they? Did no one condemn you?Like the woman caught in adultery or the thief on the cross, our past sins and fears tell us we are doomed, yet Jesus stands ready to offer unmerited grace.John 8:10
I do not condemn you; go and sin no moreOvercoming the voice of condemnation means listening to the voice of Jesus, who refuses to condemn us and tells us to leave our sin behind.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon meJesus was anointed to bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to captives.
A sinful woman forgiven at the tableEven a well-known sinner who approaches Jesus with a heavy heart of repentance leaves completely freed and assured that her faith has saved her.Luke 7:36
Coming to the throne of grace with boldnessBelievers should never lose the spirit of godly mourning over sin, drawing near to God with confidence because He is faithful to help.
