The Lord Will Provide All Your Need - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that the proper 'dress' for God's presence is humility, which must be worn toward God and one another. The speaker stresses that true humility leads to victory over sin, citing scripture like 1 Peter 5:5. He encourages continuous spiritual disciplines, including seeking more humility, meditating on God's mercy, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit while daily taking up the cross by dying to self.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the proper dress code for coming into God's presence?Believers must clothe themselves with humility towards God and toward one another, recognizing that approaching God without humility is like coming naked.1 Peter 5:5
Seeking more humilityEven those who are already humble are exhorted to seek righteousness and pursue even greater humility as they walk with the Lord.
The five fingers of the Christian lifeA complete Christian life rests on five supports: the word of God, the blood of Christ, the fullness of the Holy Spirit, the way of the cross, and the body of Christ.
Continuously filled with the Holy SpiritJust as the body needs constant breathing and hydration, believers must continually be filled with the Holy Spirit every moment.Ephesians 5:18
Taking up the cross dailyTaking up the cross means dying to self every day, especially when feelings are hurt, choosing to love in return just as Jesus did.
The three-story building of the Christian lifeThe Christian life is built on a foundation of God's love, supporting a good conscience on the ground floor, a godly family life on the first floor, and the church on the top floor.
Keeping a good conscienceA prick in the conscience is like a thorn in the foot; it must be dealt with immediately to prevent spiritual infection and death.
Transforming the home into heaven on earthFamily life begins with husbands and wives walking in humility, quickly asking for and granting forgiveness so that homes become a foretaste of heaven.
The church is a home, not a restaurantUnlike a restaurant where people pay for service and leave, the church is a home where everyone participates, serves, and contributes with a joyful spirit.
Free from the love of moneyBelievers must ensure their character is free from the love of money, being content with what they have because God will never forsake them.Hebrews 13:5
Did Jesus earn a living and make a profit?Jesus worked as a carpenter, supported his large family, and made profits in his labor because it is necessary and right to provide for one's household.
Learn wisdom from the antJust as the ant stores up food in the summer to prepare for winter, believers should wisely save money for future needs rather than spending everything.
Buy what you need and give to the poorJesus managed funds by providing for practical needs and giving to the poor, setting a clear financial guideline for believers.John 13:27
The Lord is my helperBecause God promises never to desert or forsake His children, believers can boldly declare that the Lord is their helper and have no fear of man.Hebrews 13:5
Remembering faithful leadersBelievers are encouraged to look at the consistent lives and enduring faith of godly leaders who finished their lives without changing their convictions.
Praying the Lord's Prayer with a childlike heartPraying slowly through the Lord's Prayer shifts focus away from personal demands and toward God's name, kingdom, and will being established on earth.Matthew 6:9
Forgiving others just as God forgives usGod forgives believers in the exact manner that they forgive others, meaning true forgiveness lets go of past wrongs without holding grudges.
