Everything God Does Is For Our Good - Parisutham
Proclaiming The Whole Purpose Of God Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker recounts his journey from the Roman Catholic background to embracing the truth found in the Bible, emphasizing the need for internal cleansing over mere external observance. He was deeply impacted by teachings on judging secret motives and the importance of discipleship, witnessing firsthand the unity, humility, and selfless love within the Pentecostal church community. This experience inspired him to long for and eventually help establish a pure, Christ-centered church in his own locality.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The conviction to cleanse the insideHearing brother Zach teach that God judges secret thoughts and motives gripped Parisutham's heart, leading him to fear God and repent of internal sins rather than just external ones.1 Corinthians 4:5
Observing true humility and unity in BangaloreVisiting CFC Bangalore, Parisutham was deeply impressed by the mutual respect between elders like brother Zach and brother Yan, the lack of distinction based on wealth or language, and leaders performing menial tasks like sweeping floors.
Starting a local fellowship and spreading the truthAfter returning home with a burden for a pure church testimony, Parisutham and a few others began meeting together without taking collections, eventually seeing the fellowship multiply to neighboring areas through faithful visits.
Making deep restitution for past wrongsCompelled by basic foundational truths taught by brother Zach, Parisutham went to great pains to clear his conscience, including writing a letter to return a library book he had taken years prior.
Learning purity from the Book of JobMeditating on Job making a covenant with his eyes reinforced Parisutham's constant endeavor to fear God and guard his heart against impurity.
Pressing on toward the likeness of ChristReflecting on Romans 8:29, Parisutham notes that God's intention is to make believers disciples who conform to the divine nature of His Son.Romans 8:29
Learning humility and patience through his sonGod used the daily challenges of caring for his mentally disabled son to humble Parisutham's pride and teach him deep patience through constant, dependent prayer.
Surrendering his son's future to the true ownerAfter agonizing in prayer over what would happen to his son after his death, the Lord released Parisutham from anxiety by reminding him that God is the owner of the boy's life.
Finding comfort and releasing the burden at the endWhen his son passed away at the right time, brother Zach's simple words comforting him to glorify God released Parisutham's spirit completely.
Encouragement for parents of disabled childrenParisutham encourages others facing similar trials that God never tests beyond ability, and though His ways are beyond our full understanding, He works everything for our spiritual good.1 Peter 5:7
