You Are Very Valuable to God — Zac Poonen — September 1, 2024
https://rlcf.church/media/sermonsyou-are-very-valuable-to-god River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
Satan attempts to make us feel worthless, but God created humanity uniquely, forming us from dust and breathing life into us, which demonstrates our immense value. The speaker emphasizes that we are valuable to God regardless of our achievements, and this security comes from knowing that Jesus promises not to leave us as orphans, but instead to send the Holy Spirit as our constant Helper.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recognizing Satan's tactic to make us feel worthlessSatan tries to make us feel worthless and insignificant so we seek security in earthly things, but Jesus came to show us how precious we are in God's eyes.
God speaks every day as seen in GenesisFrom the first chapter of Genesis, we learn that God speaks every day and His word always accomplishes something when we have the patience to listen.
The unique personal creation of manWhile animals and nature were created instantly by a spoken word, God personally formed man from dust and breathed into him, showing our unique value to Him.
You are extremely valuable to GodNo matter how weak, unintelligent, or prone to mistakes you feel, you are infinitely valuable to God and ranked higher than animals and angels.
Jesus promises not to leave us as orphansWhen Jesus was leaving the disciples, He promised not to leave them insecure like orphans, but to ask the Father to send another Helper, the Holy Spirit.
God's traffic light answers to prayerEvery sincere prayer is answered by God through red, yellow, or green lights, sometimes saying no for our ultimate spiritual protection.
God resists the proud and gives grace to the humbleGod opposes the proud like a law of gravity, but He always gives empowering grace to the humble who eliminate pride from their hearts.
Hating sin and living free from bad moodsBelievers should hate sin as much as physical sickness, and through the Holy Spirit's grace, live free from bad moods and despair.
The Holy Spirit as the Spirit of GraceTreating sin lightly insults the blood of Christ and the Spirit of Grace, but walking in humility keeps us filled with the Holy Spirit.Hebrews 10:29
The command to be filled with the SpiritBeing filled with the Holy Spirit is a direct command from God, resulting in a cheerful heart, constant thanksgiving, and a peaceful home.
Waking up morning by morning to listen to GodLike Jesus, we should start each day letting our heavenly father waken our ears to listen to His voice rather than just speaking our own prayers.
Christ became a curse to give us Abraham's blessingJesus hung on a cross and became a curse so that we could receive the blessing of Abraham: to be blessed by God and made a blessing to others.Galatians 3:13–14
Being lifted higher and trusting God's promises for the futureGod's word comes to lift us higher, supply all our needs in difficult days, and equip us to defeat temptation by meditating on Scripture.
