CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Tests Us Before He Can Use Us - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God's plans can be delayed if an individual is not prepared or diligent in their training, as illustrated by the discrepancy between God's initial timeline and the actual time it took for Israel to leave Egypt. The speaker urges listeners to take personal responsibility for their spiritual development, noting that laziness or neglect in prayer, study, and daily discipline can cause God's work—and one's own ministry—to be significantly delayed or never happen at all.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's promise to AbrahamGod promised Abraham the land of Canaan and descendants as numerous as the stars, though He also foretold a period of future bondage.
The reality of the 430-year periodWhile God spoke of a 400-year period to Abraham, the actual time Israel spent in Egypt was 430 years according to Exodus.Genesis 15:13
Why the discrepancy in years?The extra thirty years occurred because Moses required more training and preparation in the wilderness than originally intended.
Applying the delay to our own livesIf we do not respond to God's training and testing during His appointed time, our intended ministry in the body of Christ may be delayed or never happen at all.
The impact of personal laziness on the ChurchWhen believers are undisciplined in their private lives and attitudes, God's work is delayed and the entire body of Christ suffers.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Tests Us Before He Can Use Us - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/god-tests-us-before-he-can-use-us
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
God's plans can be delayed if an individual is not prepared or diligent in their training, as illustrated by the discrepancy between God's initial timeline and the actual time it took for Israel to leave Egypt. The speaker urges listeners to take personal responsibility for their spiritual development, noting that laziness or neglect in prayer, study, and daily discipline can cause God's work—and one's own ministry—to be significantly delayed or never happen at all.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's promise to AbrahamGod promised Abraham the land of Canaan and descendants as numerous as the stars, though He also foretold a period of future bondage.
The reality of the 430-year periodWhile God spoke of a 400-year period to Abraham, the actual time Israel spent in Egypt was 430 years according to Exodus.Genesis 15:13
Why the discrepancy in years?The extra thirty years occurred because Moses required more training and preparation in the wilderness than originally intended.
Applying the delay to our own livesIf we do not respond to God's training and testing during His appointed time, our intended ministry in the body of Christ may be delayed or never happen at all.
The impact of personal laziness on the ChurchWhen believers are undisciplined in their private lives and attitudes, God's work is delayed and the entire body of Christ suffers.
