Will Your Life This Year Be Permanent? — Santosh Poonen — January 12, 2025
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the congregation to remain humble and small in their own thoughts, trusting that God can multiply blessings through such humility, referencing the story of the loaves and fishes. He strongly urges everyone to take the available resources, especially the Bible reading plans, seriously, emphasizing that knowing God's Word is vital for spiritual growth and preparation for Christ's return.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Thankfulness for the church family worldwideThe speaker expresses gratitude for the impact of the local church family around the world, noting how believers in distant places tune in for fellowship and the children's memory verses.
The blessing of remaining smallDrawing on the account of the little boy with five loaves and two fish, the speaker encourages believers to stay small in their own thoughts rather than seeking greatness or competing with others.
Taking spiritual resources seriouslyThe speaker challenges the congregation not to take lightly the abundance of spiritual tools available, such as the Bible reading plan, memory verses, and Christian books, warning against the regret of neglecting God's word.
The royal robe of Christ's righteousnessReflecting on the unmerited royal robe of righteousness given by God, the speaker shares his hope to keep his garment pure and unblemished in the new year.
Washing robes to enter the cityReading from Revelation, the speaker highlights the biblical command and promise regarding those who wash their robes so they may have right to the tree of life.Revelation 22:14
Numbering our days in a short lifeReading from Psalm 90, the speaker reminds the congregation that human life is extremely brief, like a sigh, and asks God to establish the work of their hands.Psalm 90:12
Do not love the worldThe speaker reads from 1 John, explaining that the world, its lusts, and its temporary pleasures are passing away, while the one who does God's will lives forever.1 John 2:15–17
The dry erase board of a wasted yearUsing an analogy of a dry erase board, the speaker challenges listeners to consider how much of their past year would be completely erased by God because it was spent entirely on temporary worldly pursuits.
The fire test of human worksReading from 1 Corinthians 3, the speaker describes the final day when every man's work will be tested with fire, noting that some believers will barely escape as through fire with their works burned up.1 Corinthians 3:12
From him, through him, and to himPointing to Romans 11, the speaker defines the permanent marker life as one where all daily activities, employment, and family responsibilities originate from God, are powered by Him, and are done for His glory.Romans 11:36
Doing everyday chores by the Holy SpiritThe speaker applies this truth to daily life, showing how routine responsibilities like jobs, homeschooling, cooking, and laundry become eternal when done through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Presenting our bodies as a living sacrificeUrging believers based on God's mercies, the speaker calls for lives presented as living and holy sacrifices rather than dead sacrifices left with regret at the end of life.
Forgetting what lies behind and pressing onDrawing from Paul's testimony in Philippians, the speaker encourages believers to forget past failures, embrace weakness and Brokenness, and press on toward the upward call in Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:7
