Be Reconciled to God - Ajay Chakravarthy - August 9, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/be-reconciled-to-god RLCF Youth Conference 2016 - Session 5 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that one's worthiness to God is not based on current perfection, citing Daniel's experience where he was seen as precious even before repentance. He encourages the audience to realize their own preciousness to the Lord, drawing parallels to labor pains (Galatians 4:19) as a sign of spiritual work. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to pay close attention to the Word, as it has the power to sustain weary souls and bring life-changing truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Precious to the LordThe speaker points out that God views us as precious even before we repent or set our lives right.Daniel 10:19
Laboring for Christ to be Formed in YouThe ministry team shares a burden and prayer laboring so that Christ may be fully formed in the listeners.
A Word to Sustain the WearyAcknowledging the soul-weariness many face from daily life, the speaker prays for a sustaining word from God.Isaiah 50:4
Being a Faithful Slave to SinBefore his conversion, the speaker realized he was a complete slave to sin, doing whatever temptation asked of him without any power to say no.
The Seriousness of EternityStruck by the reality of eternity versus a short life on earth, the speaker realized he could not keep living for himself without facing judgment.
Confessing Everything to God in SecretAlone in his room, he confessed every wicked detail of his life to God, and the heavy burden of guilt instantly fell off.
Becoming a New Creation and Reconciling the PastThough made a new creation in Christ, he realized he had to go back and make restitution for the damage his old self had caused.2 Corinthians 5:17
Overcoming the Fear of Man to Be BaptizedAfter hesitating due to fear of persecution and dragging his dead old man around, a visiting evangelist urged him to finally get baptized.
Learning from Naaman Not to Reason Away ObedienceJust as Naaman tried to intellectually reason away the prophet's simple command to wash in the Jordan, believers must obey God rather than rationalizing.2 Kings 5:1
Ambassadors for Christ Begging You to Be ReconciledAs ambassadors for Christ, believers plead with others not out of pressure or condemnation, but as an appeal from God Himself.
Listening to the Still Small VoiceThe quiet conviction of the Holy Spirit in a person's private life is far more powerful than any loud preaching heard in a church.
