March 8 | Daily Devotion | Long For The Word Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMarch 7, 202414mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The core message emphasizes that true grace requires completely putting aside all malice, hatred, guile, and hypocrisy, testing one's heart by considering what one wishes for those who have harmed them. The speaker stresses that genuine new birth is evidenced by a deep longing for God's Word, comparing this desire to a newborn baby crying for milk. He warns against superficial Christianity and encourages believers to live in a constant state of repentance.

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Putting aside malice and hypocrisyBelievers are urged to put away all hatred, guile, and hypocrisy, recognizing how serious these attitudes are.

How do you react when bad things happen to your enemies?The speaker shares a personal test of forgiveness, realizing he had not fully forgiven someone from his heart because he felt a secret delight when something bad happened to them.

The blood of Abel versus the blood of JesusThe New Covenant is marked by forgiveness rather than the cry for vengeance seen in the blood of Abel.

Testing true forgiveness through your response to othersYou can test whether you have truly forgiven others by examining your inward reaction when they suffer misfortune or when they experience success.

The ultimate example of forgivenessSince Jesus forgave those who committed the greatest sin of crucifying Him, there is no offense committed against us that we are permitted to withhold forgiveness from.

Avoiding false gospels on Christian televisionListeners are warned to stay away from entertainment-driven Christian media that encourages people to live as they like rather than calling them away from sin.

The urgency of saving souls from fireJust as someone rescuing a person from a burning house does not worry about being polite, a true spiritual message must urgently shake people out of danger.

The true grace of God demands holinessThe genuine grace of God does not excuse occasional sin; rather, it empowers believers to put aside all malice, slander, and hypocrisy.

Like newborn babies crying for milkJust as a newborn baby naturally cries out for milk, a truly born-again person possesses an inherent hunger for the pure word of God.

Spiritual discernment and spiritual birthThe speaker expresses concern that some people may not be truly born again, noting that a person's spiritual state can often be discerned through careful observation.

A personal testimony of hunger for scriptureSharing his own journey, the speaker describes how gaining assurance of salvation brought a massive, self-driven desire to study the scriptures daily.

Constant hunger proves genuine lifeReading the Bible merely to ease one's conscience is not like a baby wanting milk; a genuinely born-again person maintains a constant, living hunger for God's word.

Meditating on the word day and nightBelievers are encouraged to hide God's word in their hearts and maintain a daily longing to hear God speak to them, which serves as clear evidence of spiritual birth.

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