Words of Encouragement - Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane - June 21, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message encourages the congregation to deeply consider where their faith is lacking, moving beyond merely claiming belief. Drawing from passages like Romans 10:17, the speaker emphasizes that true faith comes from hearing and meditating on the word of Christ. He urges listeners to have the faith necessary to enter into God's promised rest, rather than resting on past blessings or forgiveness alone.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Letting these words sink in deepBelievers who already know about faith must pause and let Jesus's words sink deep into their hearts to uncover hidden areas of unbelief.Luke 9:44
Faith comes from hearing the word of ChristTrue faith is received by hearing the words of Jesus, helping believers overcome anxieties about external threats just as David needed to look past what he saw to God's promises.Romans 10:17
Martha's anxiety versus Mary's restWhile Martha was worried and bothered by many things in her heart, Mary found rest by sitting at the Lord's feet and listening to His words despite facing the same life struggles.Luke 10:38–39
Having faith to enter the promised restJust as the majority of Israel struggled to enter the promised land due to a lack of faith, believers need faith to enter the life rest promised by Jesus.
Remembering God's faithful provisionJesus asks His disciples if they lacked anything when sent out without provisions, reminding children of God that He has always supplied more than enough.
Casting all cares upon the LordInstead of taking the hard way through disobedience and self-reliance, believers are called to cast all their burdens and cares onto the Lord because He cares for them.
Taking care to avoid an evil unbelieving heartUnbelief is not just a passing weakness or part of human DNA, but a fundamental issue where something gets between the believer and their Savior.
Jesus marvels at unbelief and at great faithJesus marveled at the unbelief that prevented Him from doing miracles in certain places, while conversely marveling at the great faith of the Centurion.
If you will not believe, you shall not lastScripture warns that without fundamental faith in God as Father and Savior, a person cannot be established or sustain a genuine Christian life.
The God of hope fills you with joy and peace in believingEven when a believer struggles with doubt or fails in gaining victory over sin, they can come to God and be filled with joy, peace, and abounding hope by the Holy Spirit.
