Jeremy Utley - Praising God when we are powerless

Jeremy UtleySeptember 21, 20158mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Praising God when we are powerless Date: 09-20-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that when we feel powerless, we should not fear because the battle belongs to God. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20, the speaker emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated by approaching God with a spirit of desperation and humility, declaring victory through praise even before seeing it. This act of praising God in times of uncertainty proves that our focus remains entirely on Him.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Facing a powerless decisionJeremy explains how wrestling through a practical life decision with many conflicting perspectives made him feel completely powerless.2 Chronicles 20:15

The condition for the promiseGod's promise that the battle belongs to Him is given to a heart like Jehoshaphat's, which admits complete helplessness and looks only to God.

Standing to watch God fightRather than fighting themselves, the people were told to station themselves, stand, and witness the salvation of the Lord.

The role of singing and praisingEven though they did not need to fight, the people still had a crucial role when they began singing and praising, prompting the Lord to defeat their enemies.

Praise as proof our eyes are on GodPraising God in the middle of feeling powerless is living proof that our eyes are truly on Him rather than on our own abilities.

Blessed are those who long for HimA verse in Isaiah highlights that the Lord longs to be gracious, and blessed are those who long for Him during prolonged trials.Isaiah 30:18

Embracing the trial instead of rushing past itInstead of just wishing to get to the other side of a trial, Jeremy wants to submit to God's word and experience the joy and blessedness of longing for Him right now.

Abundant spoil after the battleAfter the Lord routed the three enemy armies, Jehoshaphat and his people spent three days collecting more goods and valuable things than they could carry.

Proportionate blessings in uncertaintyWhen difficulties and uncertainties are greater, God will bless us proportionately as we thank and praise Him for the victory beforehand.

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