2) Become Like A Child To Get Wisdom - Zac Poonen (With Kannada Translation)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true blessing comes from daily dependence on God's wisdom, comparing it to the necessity of visiting a father-expert for earthly problems. He stresses that seeking God's help is not limited to spiritual matters, and one must approach God with the humility of a beggar, never becoming self-sufficient or proud. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to adopt the childlike dependence on God, resting in His provision like a branch drawing sap from a tree.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Waiting daily at God's gates for wisdomWisdom is not something we obtain just once and live on indefinitely; we must wait on God daily to receive life and avoid hurting ourselves.
Does God care about our Earthly problems?God is interested in helping us with practical Earthly matters, just as an expert human father would help his children with car repairs, computers, or health.
Divine wisdom affects every area of lifeGod's wisdom provides guidance for practical living, such as managing money and avoiding the slavery and serpent-like bite of debt.
Converting Bible knowledge into obedienceScripture knowledge must be converted into obedience so that we receive help in our everyday earthly tasks and avoid making a mess of our lives.Matthew 7:24
Coming to God like a beggarJust as a beggar is not ashamed to ask for daily sustenance, we must humbly approach God's gates recognizing our spiritual poverty instead of thinking we have enough wisdom ourselves.
Becoming like a child to enter the kingdomJesus taught that we must be like little children who are unashamed to constantly ask their Heavenly Father for everything they need, big or small.
The restful Christian life like a branch in a treeThe true Christian life is not a constant struggle under the old law, but a restful union where we simply remain in Christ and receive His grace.
God cares for all our physical and daily needsGod is interested in our daily bread, jobs, housing, and protection, even providing angels to watch over us just as He does for little children.Matthew 6:11
God reveals truths to babes instead of the cleverGod hides deep biblical understanding from those who are proud of their own intelligence and cleverness, revealing His secrets instead to those who are humble like babes.Matthew 11:25
Recognizing the subtle danger of spiritual prideJust like a person who perspires heavily cannot smell their own odor, proud people often fail to recognize their own self-importance and lack of poorness in spirit.
Children in humility, mature in thinking about evilWhile we must be humble and dependent like children in our relationship with God, Scripture commands us to be fully mature and innocent when it comes to evil matters.
Connecting daily needs with doing God's willWhen we pray for our daily physical needs and provision, we must couple it with the desire to do God's will on earth, trusting our Heavenly Father to supply everything.
