10.God Controls All People And Satan Too - Zac Poonen
Kakinada Meetings 2012: The Kingdom Of God
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Jesus Christ holds all authority in heaven and on earth, a truth that remains despite global opposition. He argues that God permits Satan and trials to exist because He uses these very forces to manifest His power and glorify His name. Ultimately, God is faithful, ensuring that no trial or temptation will exceed our ability to endure, and He works all things, even evil attempts against us, for our ultimate good.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus has all authority in heaven and earthBefore going to heaven, Jesus declared that He possesses all authority, a truth that remains true today despite the world not accepting Him.Matthew 28:18
Why God allows Satan to existGod allows Satan and human agents to trouble His servants because He uses these trials to demonstrate His power and glorify His name.
God is faithful in every testGod is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted or tested beyond our ability, placing a limit on how far the devil can go.
Trials are meant for our spiritual promotionJust like in school where students must take tests to advance to the next standard, God sends trials to make us strong and promote us.
God sends appropriate trials for our growthGod sends specific trials in our lives at different stages of maturity, much like parents want their children to be promoted through testing.
God does according to His will among all inhabitantsThe book of Daniel records a fantastic statement of God's power showing that demons and the devil can only act according to God's will.
The hedges of protection around JobLooking at Job's story, we learn that God places hedges around His people, and Satan cannot touch them unless God gives permission.
Permission to test Job furtherWhen Satan asked for permission to go past the inner hedge, the Lord permitted him within limits, arranging circumstances to test Job.
God makes everything work for our goodGod arranges our circumstances so that when we love Him and are called according to His purpose, everything works together for our good.
The lesson from the life of JosephJoseph faced many trials and was troubled by people, but even prison led him to meet Pharaoh's cupbearer and eventually become the ruler of Egypt.
God brings good out of evil actionsWhen you are faithful to God, He will make even the evil things that other people try to do to you work out for your ultimate good.
