God's Glory is His Goodness Which We Must Manifest to Others — Zac Poonen — April 2, 2023
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/gods-glory-is-his-goodness-which-we-must-manifest River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that God's glory is actually His goodness, which believers must manifest to others. Humility, exemplified by a newborn baby, is key to receiving God's grace, as sin cannot rule over those who are humble. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life involves meditating on Scripture and prioritizing God's kingdom and goodness over worldly knowledge or achievements.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Grace, sin, and humilityGod gives grace only to the humble, and the biblical mark of receiving grace is that sin cannot rule over you in your thoughts, words, attitudes, or motives.
Who is the humblest person?Jesus taught that whoever humbles himself like a little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Learning humility from a newborn babyA newborn baby has no high thoughts, holds zero grudges, never remembers past evil, and does not get puffed up when praised, which is the definition of true humility.
What is the glory of God?When Moses prayed to see God's glory, God answered that His glory is simply His goodness.
Jesus went about doing goodIn the New Testament, the life of Jesus, full of the glory of the Father, is summed up by Peter as going about doing good.
Facing rejection and discouragementAfter being unexpectedly rejected by a respected mentor, the speaker fell into a long period of discouragement and backsliding while still retaining his preaching gifts.
Baptized in the Holy Spirit at the bottom of the pitWhile at the bottom of the pit, Jesus baptized him in the Holy Spirit, which permanently changed the trajectory of his life upward.
Receiving the spirit of sonshipWhen the Holy Spirit fills us, we do not receive a spirit of slavery or fear, but the spirit of sonship by which we cry out Daddy.Romans 8:15
God loves us as much as He loved JesusThe Father loves us with the exact same love He had for Jesus Christ, not based on our human worthiness.
Our Father who art in heavenWhen we pray, we come to a Father in heaven who loves us unconditionally and has no problem he cannot solve.Matthew 6:9
Belonging to a spiritual familyThe baptism of the Holy Spirit makes us realize we are part of a family, delivering us from the curse of being a wanderer like Cain.
Commitment to the local church familyJust like children stay and eat simple food in their own home rather than wandering, believers should commit totally to their local church family.
