In My Father's Keeping -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- June 20, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/in-my-fathers-keeping River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that knowing God as Father is not dependent on physical lineage, but rather on adopting a heart of care, like that of a father or mother. The speaker draws examples from Paul's pastoral care and Jesus's reactions to acts of faith, concluding that the core requirement for believers is to maintain daily, unwavering faith that God cares for them personally, even amidst life's storms.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus revealed the Father to usJesus came to earth to explain and show us what the Father is truly like.
The heart of a father and motherHaving the heart of a parent means sharing not just the gospel, but our very lives and bearing deep concern for the spiritual condition of others.
Under the Father's keepingGod watches over us with intense love and never slumbers, ensuring our feet do not slip.Psalm 121:3
What brings joy to the heart of Jesus?Simple childlike faith from unexpected people marvels and delights the heart of God.Matthew 8:5–10
Do you truly believe that Jesus cares?When facing life's storms and suffering, the core struggle is often doubting whether Jesus personally cares for us.Mark 4:38
Help my unbeliefEven when our faith struggles with doubt or the weight of past sin, we can come to God knowing He is able to save and help.
Do not worry about tomorrowJust as worry is treated as seriously as other sins in the Sermon on the Mount, God asks us to trust Him one day at a time.
The Lord works with our faith step by stepJust as God gently worked with Moses in his hesitation, He meets us in our weakness and strengthens our faith gradually.Exodus 4:10–12
The tragic drift of GehaziGehazi started off with spiritual insight but drifted into chasing worldly wealth, resulting in leprosy clinging to him and his descendants.
Seek first His kingdomInstead of anxiously seeking the things the world runs after, we are called to seek God's kingdom and His righteousness above all else.Romans 14:17
The example of the Queen of ShebaThe Queen of Sheba went to great pains to seek Solomon's wisdom, prompting us to evaluate how earnestly we seek Christ's presence.
God works all things together for goodWhile Haman plotted out of bitterness and lacked peace, God was awake and working behind the scenes to protect His people.
Nothing happens without the Father's permissionBecause a greater than Joseph rules over our lives, no hand or foot can move against us without God's sovereign permission for our ultimate good.Genesis 41:44
