CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Genuine reverence for God is characterized by a deep respect that influences how we process information, teaching us not to judge by what we merely see or hear. The speaker emphasizes that true reverence, which is linked to the fullness of the Holy Spirit, requires us to recognize the limitations of our own perception and understanding. This principle should guide us in judging others less, trusting that God alone is the ultimate judge.
Outline
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A lack of reverence in modern worshipThe speaker observes that many in charismatic and Pentecostal circles treat God too casually, lacking proper reverence and respect.
Jesus lived in reverence for His FatherTurning to Isaiah, the speaker highlights that even Jesus lived with a profound reverence for His Father, rooted in the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit brings reverenceThe Holy Spirit is specifically characterized as a spirit of reverence, which produces a deep respect for God and His word in believers.
Not judging by sight or hearingBecause Jesus delighted in reverence for the Father, He never made assessments based merely on what He saw or heard.
Our senses can be deceptiveThe speaker uses the example of the sun and the earth to show that human sight can easily deceive us if we rely on it alone.
Partial truth is not the whole truthUsing the illustration of white light containing seven colors, the speaker explains that hearing only one side of a story is merely partial truth.
A practical commitment to judge lessTrue reverence means recognizing the limitations of our intellect, withholding judgment, and waiting for a fuller understanding.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Genuine Reverence For God Produces - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/what-genuine-reverence-for-god-produces
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Genuine reverence for God is characterized by a deep respect that influences how we process information, teaching us not to judge by what we merely see or hear. The speaker emphasizes that true reverence, which is linked to the fullness of the Holy Spirit, requires us to recognize the limitations of our own perception and understanding. This principle should guide us in judging others less, trusting that God alone is the ultimate judge.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A lack of reverence in modern worshipThe speaker observes that many in charismatic and Pentecostal circles treat God too casually, lacking proper reverence and respect.
Jesus lived in reverence for His FatherTurning to Isaiah, the speaker highlights that even Jesus lived with a profound reverence for His Father, rooted in the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit brings reverenceThe Holy Spirit is specifically characterized as a spirit of reverence, which produces a deep respect for God and His word in believers.
Not judging by sight or hearingBecause Jesus delighted in reverence for the Father, He never made assessments based merely on what He saw or heard.
Our senses can be deceptiveThe speaker uses the example of the sun and the earth to show that human sight can easily deceive us if we rely on it alone.
Partial truth is not the whole truthUsing the illustration of white light containing seven colors, the speaker explains that hearing only one side of a story is merely partial truth.
A practical commitment to judge lessTrue reverence means recognizing the limitations of our intellect, withholding judgment, and waiting for a fuller understanding.
