CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Completing God's Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth involves discovering new areas of unchristian behavior, such as expecting thanks from others, which he learned to release. He draws a parallel from Jesus' life, noting that Jesus focused entirely on finishing the work God gave him, regardless of opportunities for broader travel. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to take their life seriously, seek God's pre-ordained plan, and maintain a good conscience by practicing deep repentance and forgiving others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What am I repenting of?The speaker explains that he lives in daily repentance, not for committing outward sins, but for discovering subtle ways he is unlike Christ as he matures.
Expecting people to say thank youGod showed the speaker that expecting a thank you from someone he helped is unchristlike because service should be done unto the Lord.
Moving on from spiritual second gradeJust as students in higher grades understand things lower grade students do not, spiritual growth brings deeper awareness of hidden unchristlikeness.
The example of Jesus in John 17Jesus died young and stayed within a small geographic area, yet He successfully glorified God by finishing the specific work given to Him.
Fulfilling God's unique planGod has a specific plan for every individual, whether as a carpenter, a mother, or a preacher, and straying from it misses God's will.
Keep a good conscienceTo know God's plan, believers must keep a good conscience, deal with sin immediately, and let past failures lead to deep repentance.
Recognizing our dependence on the body of ChristNo believer is independent, and everyone must value brothers and sisters for help rather than trying to function alone.
A prayer for forgiveness and seriousnessThe message concludes with a prayer urging listeners to forgive others, ask forgiveness when they have wronged someone, and take God's plan seriously.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Completing God's Plan for Our Lives - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/completing-god’s-plan-for-our-lives
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth involves discovering new areas of unchristian behavior, such as expecting thanks from others, which he learned to release. He draws a parallel from Jesus' life, noting that Jesus focused entirely on finishing the work God gave him, regardless of opportunities for broader travel. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to take their life seriously, seek God's pre-ordained plan, and maintain a good conscience by practicing deep repentance and forgiving others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What am I repenting of?The speaker explains that he lives in daily repentance, not for committing outward sins, but for discovering subtle ways he is unlike Christ as he matures.
Expecting people to say thank youGod showed the speaker that expecting a thank you from someone he helped is unchristlike because service should be done unto the Lord.
Moving on from spiritual second gradeJust as students in higher grades understand things lower grade students do not, spiritual growth brings deeper awareness of hidden unchristlikeness.
The example of Jesus in John 17Jesus died young and stayed within a small geographic area, yet He successfully glorified God by finishing the specific work given to Him.
Fulfilling God's unique planGod has a specific plan for every individual, whether as a carpenter, a mother, or a preacher, and straying from it misses God's will.
Keep a good conscienceTo know God's plan, believers must keep a good conscience, deal with sin immediately, and let past failures lead to deep repentance.
Recognizing our dependence on the body of ChristNo believer is independent, and everyone must value brothers and sisters for help rather than trying to function alone.
A prayer for forgiveness and seriousnessThe message concludes with a prayer urging listeners to forgive others, ask forgiveness when they have wronged someone, and take God's plan seriously.
