Being Hidden And Burning Brightly For The Lord - Michael. S.M

Michael S.MSeptember 29, 202315mWatch on YouTube

Bangalore Conference 2018 Theme: What God Has Prepared For Those Who Love Him Message Title: Being Hidden And Burning Brightly For The Lord - Michael. S.M Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The message advises believers to seek a life of humility by remaining hidden and unnoticed, drawing parallels to the path of the righteous shining like the dawn. True brightness comes not from demanding attention, but from being ready to answer questions when called upon, relying on the Lord's backing. The core message emphasizes that service should be available without demanding recognition, trusting that God's power shines brightest through weakness.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

A life that shines brighter and brighterThe path of the righteous is designed by God to shine increasingly brighter without diminishing, much like the light of dawn.

Don't demand an audience with the kingWe should avoid pushing for self-importance or demanding an audience with people greater than us, choosing instead to wait for an invitation.Proverbs 25:6

Being ready to answer while remaining hiddenEven while seeking to stay hidden, a believer must understand their responsibilities and be fully prepared to answer when called upon by authority.Matthew 8:9

Cooperating and serving within the church familyBeing placed in a non-competitive church community allows believers to help and equip one another while remaining mutually accountable.

Guarding against becoming a busybodyWe must be careful not to let our desire to help morph into prideful interference in matters that do not belong to our calling.

Checking our hearts against jealousyWhen someone else helps where we desired to serve, we must examine our hearts for jealousy rather than finding fault.

Accepting boundaries and taking the weaker positionWhen others cross into our boundaries, we should humble ourselves and take the weaker position so God's strength and grace can operate.

Arming ourselves to cease from sinBelievers must arm their minds with the purpose of suffering in the flesh just as Christ did, so that they may cease from sin.

Divinely powerful weapons of warfareOur spiritual weapons are divinely powerful to tear down prideful mental fortresses and take every thought captive to Christ.2 Corinthians 10:3

Are you seeking great things for yourself?Like Baruch who was rebuked by Jeremiah, we must heed the warning not to seek great things for ourselves, but instead choose to remain hidden.Jeremiah 45:5

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