Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - March 24, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is the necessity of personally encountering God to build a strong foundation for life, drawing parallels from Abraham's life. The speaker emphasizes that true understanding and endurance come not just from hearing teachings, but from actively seeking God's voice through personal devotion and wrestling with Him. This personal relationship is what allows believers to look forward to eternal rewards rather than being distracted by temporary earthly concerns.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was the secret of Abraham's life?Abraham lived before the law and covenants, yet he walked closely with God because he knew God personally and heard His voice directly.
The necessity of knowing the Lord for yourselfHearing wonderful things from teachers is not enough; individuals must take those things to God and ask Him to speak directly to their own hearts.2 Timothy 1:12
The anointing teaches usWhile teachers have a place in the church, the Holy Spirit must bring truth to life within us so we have a strong foundation to stand upon.1 John 2:27
Wrestle in prayer for understandingWhen facing difficult questions about why we must deny ourselves and follow God, we must wrestle in prayer until the Lord convinces us of the eternal reward.
Building altars in private and seeking the heavenly churchMaking private sacrifices before God and building secret altars connects us to the true heavenly church, where Christ ministers in the presence of God.
Guarding against the spirit of looking backJust as the Israelites in the wilderness grew tired of the manna and grumbled for the food of Egypt, believers can easily become discontent with spiritual food over time.Numbers 11:4
Remaining grateful for the spiritual provisionAfter coming out of a dry and thirsty land, we must continually appreciate the daily provision of God and the church rather than letting familiarity breed complaint.
A personal call to water baptismAfter coming to faith, the speaker faced the personal challenge of taking the next step of obedience through water baptism despite potential opposition.
Rejection of God's purpose through disobedienceScripture shows that people often reject God's purpose for their lives simply by refusing simple acts of obedience, such as baptism or heeding divine instructions.
Laying a secure foundation of obedienceBy putting the old man to death, taking steps of baptism, and obeying God in private, we ensure our spiritual house will stand strong against future storms.
