What Shall We Give To God ? | நாம் தேவனுக்கு என்ன கொடுப்போம்? | Zac Poonen | Tamil
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Summary
The sermon uses the analogy of stars visible only in darkness to illustrate that one should not boast about their own spiritual works for God. Instead, the speaker emphasizes that believers should constantly focus on the immense sacrifice Jesus made for them, as this remembrance is what truly guides them in the light of Christ's presence. Comparing one's small efforts to Christ's sacrifice is the key to true humility and spiritual focus.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What can I give to the Lord?The speaker introduces the central question of what we can give to God in return for all He has done.
Stars and sunlight illustrationJust as small stars in the sky disappear from view when the bright sun shines, our small works for the Lord disappear when we live in the light of His presence.
Why Christians backslideChristians fall away because they remain in darkness, looking at their own supposed sacrifices and good deeds instead of focusing on Christ.
Distinguishing the voice of the Holy SpiritThe devil reminds you of what you have done for God, while the Holy Spirit reminds you of what Jesus has done for you.
Offering the cup of salvationEverything we have was given by God, so our response is to receive His salvation and admit we have nothing of our own to offer.
Looking at the Apostle Paul's lifeWhen we compare ourselves to the great sacrifices and travels of Apostle Paul, we realize we have done very little for the Lord.
A momentary light afflictionPaul called decades of severe hardship and persecution a momentary light affliction because they pale in comparison to eternal realities.2 Corinthians 4:17
Epaphroditus and the early believersEpaphroditus and the Philippian believers were concerned for others rather than complaining about their own sickness and difficulties.
Fixing our eyes on the unseenPaul's secret was looking at unseen eternal things rather than seen temporary things, which produces an eternal weight of glory.
God makes everything work together for goodGod can take all difficult circumstances, bad actions against us, and sickness, and make them work for our ultimate good.Romans 8:28
The conversion of Saul through Stephen's deathGod used the powerful witness of Stephen praying for his murderers to pierce Saul's conscience and eventually lead to his conversion.
The sermon of silenceHow we conduct ourselves and remain silent under unfair verbal attacks often serves as a greater testimony than our words.
God will never allow you to be tempted beyond your abilityGod is faithful and always provides a way of escape or grace to endure every trial we face.1 Corinthians 10:13
Never complaining againBelieving that God works everything for good stops all complaining and turns homes into pieces of heaven on earth.
Asking the Lord for more graceInstead of offering our own works, we should continually go to the Lord and ask Him to give us the grace we need.
Summary: Stop thinking of the past and live in the lightStop meditating on past failures, injuries from others, and personal sacrifices, and instead look continually to the sunlight of Christ.
