Bringing Heaven Into Our Home | நமது குடும்பத்தில் பரலோகத்தை கொண்டு வருதல் | Zac Poonen | Tamil
Karaikudi Conference 2011 Theme: Burning Brightly For God தேவனுக்காய் எரிந்து பிரகாசித்தல் Message Title : 9) Bringing Heaven Into Our Home - Zac Poonen நமது குடும்பத்தில் பரலோகத்தை கொண்டு வருதல் Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that believers can experience a 'heaven on earth' right now, not just after death. This heavenly atmosphere is achieved by living lives filled with the presence of Jesus, which is facilitated by being filled with the Holy Spirit. Key practices include controlling one's speech (avoiding gossip and complaining) and dedicating one's entire life and resources to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Making Your Home Like Heaven on EarthBelievers should make it the goal of their home to resemble heaven on earth, just as God promised in the Old Testament and even more so in the New Testament.
The Presence of Jesus Brings HeavenHeaven is experienced now not through physical location, but when a person is so filled with the Holy Spirit and Jesus' presence that joy replaces worry and grumbling.
Manifesting the Fragrance of ChristSecond Corinthians shows that God wants us to manifest the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Christ in every place through humility, love, and a complete lack of grumbling.
What God Smells in Our HomesWhen we complain, grumble, and get angry, God smells a bad odor, whereas a life without complaining offers a pleasing fragrance to God.
How to Respond When Things Go WrongWhen everyday mishaps happen, like poorly cooked food or broken items, we can choose to bring the fragrance of Christ instead of reacting with anger and complaints.
Having No Dark Parts in the HomePhilippians teaches us to do all things without grumbling and disputing, which removes the darkness where the devil operates and lets us shine as lights in the world.
The Danger of Loving Earthly ThingsGetting upset over broken gadgets or minor inconveniences reveals an attachment to earthly things that invites the devil's bad smell into our homes.
Learning from Jesus' Gentle CorrectionInstead of giving long, condemning lectures when others fail, we should handle problems swiftly and mercifully, just as Jesus rescued Peter without a harsh speech.
Recognizing That Only Sin is SeriousMany daily mistakes and broken items are not serious; only sin is a serious problem, and realizing this protects our homes from unnecessary anger.
He Who is Without Sin Cast the First StoneJust as Jesus told the accusers of the woman caught in adultery, we are not qualified to throw stones or hurl hurtful words at others because we also make mistakes.John 8:7
Being As Merciful As Our FatherWhile we cannot attain God's absolute holiness, love, or wisdom on this earth, Luke 6 commands us to be as merciful as our Heavenly Father.
Correcting Children with Prayer and AffectionWhen correcting children, parents should use physical affection, kneel down together, and ask Jesus for forgiveness so the children feel loved and guided.
The Power of Asking Forgiveness QuicklyJust like Naaman humbling himself in the Jordan River, husbands and wives must swallow their pride and quickly ask each other for forgiveness to keep the home filled with Christ's spirit.
Leaving a Spiritual Inheritance for Our ChildrenRather than just leaving money, parents can give their children the greatest inheritance of all: a home filled with the fragrance of Christ, peace, and mercy.
