3 March 2019-Recognizing God's Visitation And Things That Make For Peace (Luke 19:44) - Ian Robson
3rd March 2019 - Recognizing God's Visitation And Things That Make For Peace (Luke 19:44) - Ian Robson
Summary
The message centers on recognizing God's personal visitation, drawing from Jesus's lament over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41-44. The speaker emphasizes that God reveals 'things which make for peace,' but these can become hidden from our eyes if we fail to recognize or welcome His presence in our lives. This recognition is not limited to initial repentance but is a continuous process throughout our walk with Him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus wept over JerusalemJesus wept over Jerusalem because the people did not know the things that make for peace and failed to recognize the time of their visitation.Luke 19:41–44
A tragedy when we miss God's visitIt is a tragedy when believers become rich and complacent, failing to recognize God's personal visits in their daily lives.
God wants to gather His peopleJust as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, God desires to gather His people together, but often people refuse Him.
Draw near to GodWhen we draw near to God in trials or discipline, He draws near to us and convicts us of our own sin rather than focusing on the failures of others.James 4:8
Unbelief and indifference blind usUnbelief, indifference, and getting overly occupied with daily problems and family conflicts can blind us to the presence of Jesus.
Coming back to the crossBelievers must continually return to the cross where they first found peace, rather than relying on past experiences or second-hand faith.
Justified by faithWe are made right in God's sight by faith and have real peace with Him because of what Jesus accomplished for us.
The two arms of the crossThe cross has two arms: a vertical one for our relationship with God and a horizontal one for our relationship with others.
Reconciliation in ChristChrist broke down dividing walls and barriers between different groups, making them into one new man and giving us the ministry of reconciliation.
Ambassadors for ChristBelievers are called to be ambassadors for Christ, pleading with others to be reconciled to God and to the people around them.
Cleansed by the bloodThe blood of Jesus cleanses believers from all past and ongoing sins, giving us confidence to enter the holy place.Colossians 1:20
Passing over the sins of othersJust as God passes over our sins because of the blood, we must also pass over the offenses of those who sin against us instead of holding grudges.
Found by Him in peaceKnowing that the world will pass away, believers must be diligent to be found by God in peace, spotless and blameless.2 Peter 3:10–14
