CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Apostles whom Jesus Chose - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that for major life decisions, one must wait upon the Lord through extended prayer rather than relying on personal understanding. The speaker uses Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles as an example, noting that Jesus spent an entire night in prayer to ensure his choices were God's will. He advises listeners to emulate this by prioritizing listening to God over speaking our own desires in prayer.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What kind of people did Jesus choose?Jesus knew what the disciples were like when He called them, and He did not choose them out of ignorance.
Why did Jesus pray all night?Even with a perfect and sinless mind, Jesus did not lean upon His own reason, choosing instead to spend the whole night in prayer before selecting His disciples.Luke 6:12
Matching human thought with God's choiceJesus spent a whole night in prayer to ensure that the individuals He had in mind were truly God's choice.
The importance of waiting on the LordMany believers make major decisions based merely on what they think is right, but true humility means waiting longer on the Lord for more important decisions.
Applying this to marriage and life choicesMany young people make rushed decisions about marriage without waiting on the Lord, showing they do not truly care for God's opinion.
Avoiding mistakes through prayerWhen you wait on the Lord, you do not make mistakes, just as Jesus made no mistakes in His choices.
Not being bothered about who is offendedJesus was not concerned with who might be offended when He picked His disciples, just as believers should not look for human approval or title.
Expecting nothing from manLiving in this world expecting nothing from man and everything from God ensures that no one can stop what God wants you to have.
Depending on God rather than manOpposition and attempts to suppress the speaker and the ministry failed because their work depended entirely on God's will.
Trusting the Lord with all your heartBelievers are instructed not to lean on their own understanding, and the Lord will direct their paths.
Prayer is more listening than talkingWhen Jesus spent seven hours in prayer, He was primarily listening to Almighty God rather than just speaking.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Apostles whom Jesus Chose - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon//the-apostles-whom-jesus-chose
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message emphasizes that for major life decisions, one must wait upon the Lord through extended prayer rather than relying on personal understanding. The speaker uses Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles as an example, noting that Jesus spent an entire night in prayer to ensure his choices were God's will. He advises listeners to emulate this by prioritizing listening to God over speaking our own desires in prayer.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What kind of people did Jesus choose?Jesus knew what the disciples were like when He called them, and He did not choose them out of ignorance.
Why did Jesus pray all night?Even with a perfect and sinless mind, Jesus did not lean upon His own reason, choosing instead to spend the whole night in prayer before selecting His disciples.Luke 6:12
Matching human thought with God's choiceJesus spent a whole night in prayer to ensure that the individuals He had in mind were truly God's choice.
The importance of waiting on the LordMany believers make major decisions based merely on what they think is right, but true humility means waiting longer on the Lord for more important decisions.
Applying this to marriage and life choicesMany young people make rushed decisions about marriage without waiting on the Lord, showing they do not truly care for God's opinion.
Avoiding mistakes through prayerWhen you wait on the Lord, you do not make mistakes, just as Jesus made no mistakes in His choices.
Not being bothered about who is offendedJesus was not concerned with who might be offended when He picked His disciples, just as believers should not look for human approval or title.
Expecting nothing from manLiving in this world expecting nothing from man and everything from God ensures that no one can stop what God wants you to have.
Depending on God rather than manOpposition and attempts to suppress the speaker and the ministry failed because their work depended entirely on God's will.
Trusting the Lord with all your heartBelievers are instructed not to lean on their own understanding, and the Lord will direct their paths.
Prayer is more listening than talkingWhen Jesus spent seven hours in prayer, He was primarily listening to Almighty God rather than just speaking.
