God Is A Good And Loving Father - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Kakinada Conference 2013 - Seek Good And Not Evil, That You May Live: 6. God Is A Good And Loving Father - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the crucial difference between merely reading God's Word and actively obeying it. Using the analogy of manna in the wilderness, the speaker explains that just as the Israelites had to consume manna daily to survive, believers must receive and live by God's Word every day. True nourishment comes not from hearing the word, but from obeying it, which allows it to be 'digested' and become useful to our lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Learning from the manna in the wildernessGod gave manna to the Israelites every day in the wilderness to teach them the vital lesson that man must live by every word proceeding from the mouth of God.
The difference between reading and obeying ScriptureReading God's word is like eating food, but obedience is the digestion that allows the food to become part of the body and give true strength.
Seeking good and hating evilBelievers are called to seek and love the good while hating evil, which brings the presence and fellowship of God into their lives.
Maintaining a high standard in the churchLike a first-class school or hospital, a true church must uphold God's high standards where sin is exposed, hypocrites are challenged, and holiness is maintained like a consuming fire.
Only God is truly goodWhile there are many good fathers on earth, compared to God even the best of them fall short, because God alone is the source of all goodness.
How God answers prayer like a traffic lightJust like a wise father does not give a small child everything they ask for, God answers every prayer with a 'yes', 'wait', or 'no' for our ultimate good.
God silently planning our future in loveLike a loving parent quietly preparing gifts and provisions for a child, God is always silently planning a hopeful future and welfare for His children.
Turning from sin to receive God as FatherWhen a person turns from sin and invites Jesus into their life, God becomes their Father and begins guiding their steps day by day.
Why God allows storms and problemsJust as Jesus walked His disciples through various problems to reveal His power, God allows difficulties in our lives so we can experience His goodness and help others.
Trials are never beyond our ability to bearGod is a faithful Father who strictly controls the weight of every test so that it never exceeds the strength He gives us to endure it.
Every detail of our life is cared for by GodBecause even the hairs on our head are numbered and God feeds the birds of the air, believers have no reason to be anxious about anything.
Living a life free from anxietyRecognizing that we have a loving Father in heaven who knows all our needs replaces all fear and anxiety with lasting peace and joy.
