CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Does Jesus Entrust Himself to You? - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker urges listeners to move beyond merely stating belief in Jesus by asking if Jesus has personally entrusted Himself to them, comparing this to a necessary element for a true marriage. He further illustrates this by referencing Simeon, who was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized the Messiah, noting that the presence of Christ in a church will reveal the hidden thoughts of people's hearts, leading some to rise and others to fall.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does Jesus entrust Himself to you?In John 2, many people believed in Jesus when they saw His signs, but Jesus did not entrust Himself to them because He knew what was inside each person.John 2:23
The bride and bridegroom analogyJust as a man might hesitate to marry a woman who isn't truly committed, Jesus knows our inner motives and may not entrust Himself to us even if we say we believe in Him.
Longing for a complete relationshipThe crucial goal is not merely claiming to believe in Jesus, but ensuring that Christ has fully entrusted Himself to us so the spiritual marriage is complete.
Simeon's life in the SpiritSimeon was a rare godly man in the Old Covenant era upon whom the Holy Spirit rested, receiving a revelation that he would not die before seeing the Messiah.Luke 2:25
A prophetic reference to Christ's presenceSimeon's prophecy over baby Jesus reveals that wherever Christ is truly present, He is appointed for the fall and rise of many, and hidden thoughts will be exposed.
The true test of a church meetingThe most vital element in any gathering is the presence of Jesus Christ brought by the Holy Spirit's anointing, which inevitably causes some to rise and others to fall as their hearts are exposed.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Does Jesus Entrust Himself to You? - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/does-jesus-entrust-himself-to-you
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker urges listeners to move beyond merely stating belief in Jesus by asking if Jesus has personally entrusted Himself to them, comparing this to a necessary element for a true marriage. He further illustrates this by referencing Simeon, who was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized the Messiah, noting that the presence of Christ in a church will reveal the hidden thoughts of people's hearts, leading some to rise and others to fall.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does Jesus entrust Himself to you?In John 2, many people believed in Jesus when they saw His signs, but Jesus did not entrust Himself to them because He knew what was inside each person.John 2:23
The bride and bridegroom analogyJust as a man might hesitate to marry a woman who isn't truly committed, Jesus knows our inner motives and may not entrust Himself to us even if we say we believe in Him.
Longing for a complete relationshipThe crucial goal is not merely claiming to believe in Jesus, but ensuring that Christ has fully entrusted Himself to us so the spiritual marriage is complete.
Simeon's life in the SpiritSimeon was a rare godly man in the Old Covenant era upon whom the Holy Spirit rested, receiving a revelation that he would not die before seeing the Messiah.Luke 2:25
A prophetic reference to Christ's presenceSimeon's prophecy over baby Jesus reveals that wherever Christ is truly present, He is appointed for the fall and rise of many, and hidden thoughts will be exposed.
The true test of a church meetingThe most vital element in any gathering is the presence of Jesus Christ brought by the Holy Spirit's anointing, which inevitably causes some to rise and others to fall as their hearts are exposed.
