January 16 | Daily Devotion | To Get Discernment, Glory Only In Jesus Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJanuary 15, 202510mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message is that true spiritual depth and discernment come from making Jesus Christ the sole glory in one's life, surpassing all other earthly or spiritual achievements. The speaker warns against subtle sins, such as spiritual pride or comparison, which hinder discernment. He emphasizes that this devotion requires a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, moving beyond mere knowledge to genuine worship and love.

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Recognizing subtle inward prideThe speaker shares an example from his youth of looking down on a missionary's messy kitchen, noting how easy it is to inwardly despise others for what we think we do better.

What do you have that you did not receive?Believers often secretly glory in their own attributes like appearance or tidiness, which prevents them from gaining true spiritual discernment.1 Corinthians 4:7

The difference between understanding and discernmentDiscernment is a supernatural ability to see through people, which requires deciding to glory only in Jesus Christ and adopting the cross's values.

Making Jesus your only gloryDiscernment cannot be taught; it requires personal faithfulness and making Jesus the sole glory of your life, setting aside spiritual gifts or achievements.

Singing about the cross with fresh meaningThe speaker reflects on the hymn 'And Can It Be' and how believers often sing mindlessly about Christ's death without realizing their own complicity in sin.

Recognizing our role in Christ's deathSin was what crucified Jesus, meaning our careless attitudes toward sin essentially join the crowd shouting for His crucifixion.

Loving those who pursue us to harm usJust as Jesus died for those who pursued Him to death, believers should aim to love and forgive those who cause them trouble and opposition.

Singing personal songs of devotion to JesusWhen Jesus is our glory, our life becomes a devotion characterized by talking and singing directly to Him as two lovers desiring to be together.

Do you know Jesus as a personal friend?Like Peter's confession, true spiritual love brings a deep devotion leading to obedience, and eternal life is found in truly knowing Jesus personally.

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