26th July 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Utter Importance of Humility - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes the profound importance of humility, drawing lessons from Jesus' example of being gentle and humble in heart. It encourages the congregation to adopt this Christ-like attitude, referencing Philippians 2:5, so that they may be transformed by hearing God's word and allowing the living water of the Spirit to flow through them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Crying out for living waterJesus stood and invited the thirsty to come to Him, promising that rivers of living water would flow from the innermost being of those who truly believe.
Fulfilling God's plan instead of seeking spectacular thingsSeeking a public or miraculous ministry out of ambition can lead to spiritual ruin, whereas true greatness lies in simply doing the will of God, even in hidden ways.Matthew 7:22–23
The Good Shepherd leading us through testingThe Lord guides us as our shepherd through quiet waters and paths of righteousness, sometimes using trials, restrictions, and refining fires to break our self-will.
Where did pride originate?The first sin in the universe was not outward immorality, but the pride of Lucifer over his own wisdom, beauty, and position.
Hiding truth from the clever and revealing it to babesGod hides His ways from those who are proud of their intelligence or achievements, but reveals His truth to the humble, childlike heart.
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humbleScripture warns that God actively resists proud people, while Satan fears only those who possess true humility.
Having the attitude of ChristBelievers are commanded to do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but to maintain the humble mindset that was demonstrated by Jesus.Philippians 2:3–5
Washing one another's feetKnowing all authority had been given to Him by the Father, Jesus stooped down to wash His disciples' feet, setting an example of a servant's heart.
The three secrets of the Christian lifeMirroring God, who hides Himself, believers should quietly perform unseen acts of service, summing up the Christian life in three words: humility, humility, humility.Isaiah 45:15
