06.WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY GARMENTS - Zac Poonen
Kakinada Meetings 2015: OVERCOMING THE RULER OF THIS WORLD
Summary
The sermon addresses the theme of worshiping the Lord in holy garments, suggesting that our outward presentation should reflect our inner devotion. It connects this concept to overcoming the ruler of this world, implying that spiritual readiness and purity are necessary for victory. The message encourages believers to maintain a high standard of holiness in their worship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holinessThe margin of the Bible notes that worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness means wearing a holy dress because God is holy, making inward holiness the most important thing.Psalm 29:2
Recognizing Jesus in our midstIf people would be acutely aware of the president of India sitting in the room, they should be even more conscious of the invisible presence of Jesus Christ among them.
Closing our eyes and minds to focus on JesusJust as going into a room and shutting the door helps prayer, closing our eyes and putting away thoughts of other people allows us to concentrate entirely on Jesus.
Practicing concentration in worshipSpending five minutes in focused silence with the Lord is more valuable than half an hour of a wandering mind, and like learning any skill, it takes practice.
The holy dress required for God's presenceWhile people dress respectfully for guests or the president, God looks at the heart, and unconfessed sin leaves a person spiritually naked before Him.
Avoiding empty words that impress peopleUsing eloquent language in prayer often stems from a desire to impress people rather than truly worshiping Jesus.
First step: Immediate confession of sinThe first step to receiving a holy dress is to immediately confess any known sin to the Lord without blaming others.
Second step: Clothed with the righteousness of ChristAfter cleansing through confession, believers must be clothed with the righteousness of Christ because human goodness is never enough to stand before God.
