Jeremy Utley - Resist Discouragement

Jeremy UtleyJune 7, 201718mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Resist Discouragement Date: 06-04-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker encourages the congregation to overcome discouragement by actively sharing what the Lord teaches them, drawing a parallel to the principle that 'he who waters others will be watering himself.' He emphasizes that holding back spiritual gifts or encouragement causes them to dry up, urging listeners to take a step of faith. Furthermore, he teaches that feeling 'in a funk' is a temptation, and the prescribed response is to resist it and choose to rejoice in the Lord always.

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The surprise of encouraging othersReflecting on the past five years, the speaker shares how being asked about the biggest surprise led him to think about the principle that he who waters others will be watered himself.

Overcoming nervousness to shareNervousness in church is normal and reflects reverence, but waiting until you are not nervous means you will never share.

The danger of spiritual hoardingHolding back what God gives you in order to save it for later causes your spiritual life to dry up like a dammed river, while giving away what you have brings more.

Leaving a heritage of encouragementMaking a regular decision to encourage the church family creates a healthy heritage for the next generation to follow.

Recognizing the funk as temptationWaking up feeling off or in a funk is a temptation from the enemy, and yielding to it is sin rather than just a harmless mood.

Resisting the devil instead of taking it lying downInstead of waiting passively for clouds of discouragement to pass, believers are called to actively resist the devil so he will flee.

Joy as our birthright in the kingdom of GodThe kingdom of God is defined by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, making joy our rightful permanent address.Romans 14:17

Rejoicing as a command of the willRejoicing is an active command of Jesus—such as rejoicing that our names are written in heaven—rather than a mere feeling dependent on circumstances.

Examining conscience and hating sinWhile joy is our birthright, a lack of joy can sometimes stem from unconfessed sin or ignoring the Holy Spirit's leading, because the oil of gladness belongs to those who love righteousness and hate iniquity.

First: Resisting the devilDo not accept discouragement as a normal default of human life; take it seriously and resist the devil.

Second: Praying with persistenceCry out to God persistently like the widow before the unrighteous judge, asking Him to protect you from your oppressor and restore the oil of gladness.Luke 18:3

Third: Choosing to rejoice in God's unchanging natureChoose to rejoice as an act of the will, anchoring your joy in God's presence, His all-encompassing power, and His good purpose for your life.

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