An Immovable Life - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of appreciating the community and the work done within the church, drawing parallels to Isaiah's promise of God's glory rising upon His people. He stresses that true spiritual maturity involves adopting the heart of a spiritual father—one who encourages and cares for others—rather than just possessing knowledge. Ultimately, the central message is that in the last days, knowing the Lord intimately is more crucial than biblical knowledge, and believers must commit to encouraging one another.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Knowing the Lord is what matters mostThe most vital pursuit in the last days is not Bible knowledge or musical ability, but truly knowing God personally.
The people who know their God will be strongDaniel prophesied that in difficult times, those who truly know their God will stand strong and take action.Daniel 11:31–32
Jesus eagerly looked forward to imperfect peopleAt the Last Supper, Jesus expressed how much He looked forward to being with disciples who would soon fail Him, showing us how to love and encourage God's people.Luke 22:15
Satan's sifting and Jesus' prayer for PeterThough Peter would fail and deny Him, Jesus prayed for him so that he would turn back and strengthen his brothers.
The growing difficulty of being a ChristianScripture warns that in the last days it will be increasingly difficult to stand as a Christian amid worldly pressures and cultural shifts.2 Timothy 3:1
Be steadfast and immovableBelievers are called to be completely immovable in their commitment to Jesus Christ, no matter the cost.1 Corinthians 15:58
The example of Jesus seeing the Lord always before HimJesus remained unshakable because He kept the Father always in His presence and at His right hand.Acts 2:25
The Holy Spirit makes God's presence realKeeping the Lord in our presence is not a mental trick; it is the ministry of the Holy Spirit making Christ real to us.
Pursuing God with all your heartGod has no special favorites, and anyone who diligently seeks Him will experience His presence and grace.
Let the peace of Christ be a refereeWhen we lose our inner peace due to relational conflict, the peace of Christ acts as a referee blowing the whistle to stop us until we make things right.Colossians 3:15
The mind set on the Spirit is life and peaceGod guides us in His will and reveals foul plays in our hearts by giving us inner peace when we are spiritually minded.Romans 8:6
Choosing humility and the way of the crossPride prevents us from apologizing and setting things right, but choosing humility and death to self leads directly to the power of Christ's resurrection.
God's eagerness to fill usTrue faith believes that God is far more eager to fill us with the Holy Spirit and give us victory than we are to receive it.
