What Do You Seek :2. Seeking Jesus Only - Part 3of4 by Zac Poonen(Malayalam)
What Do You Seek :2. Seeking Jesus Only - Part 3of4 by Zac Poonen(Malayalam)
Summary
The speaker argues that earthly concepts like mansions, gold, and crowns are merely analogies used to explain heavenly realities. He concludes that the greatest treasure to seek in heaven is simply closeness to Jesus. If one is truly seeking Christ, they will not value earthly things like ministry or money, but rather the presence of the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did Jesus use earthly language?Because humans are earthly-minded and lack the capacity for heavenly language, Jesus used familiar earthly concepts to explain spiritual truths.
Mansions, gold, and crowns in heavenDescriptions like mansions, streets of gold, and crowns are earthly symbols used to show something wonderful that cannot be fully described.
What is the greatest thing in heaven?While everyone will be righteous in heaven, the greatest value and reward is being as close to Jesus as possible.
Seeking God Himself above all elseIf you seek earthly things or a ministry you will be disappointed, but desiring God alone brings the ultimate reward.
Writing Jesus's name in a first BibleThe speaker recounts drawing a heart with his name and Jesus Christ's name inside it 46 years ago, reflecting his singular devotion.
Not seeking a ministry or moneyHaving never sought a ministry, church building, or money, the speaker notes that God supplied every need, and losing everything would not change his love for Christ.
