CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Righteousness With Peace And Joy - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God's righteousness is not burdensome but brings peace and joy to those who pursue it. When we align ourselves with God's standards of holiness and obedience, we experience the freedom and contentment that come from living according to His character rather than the world's system.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The peace of Christ as a refereeUsing the analogy of a sports referee, the speaker explains that the peace of Christ in our hearts warns us when we have committed a spiritual foul.Colossians 3:15
Jesus' undisturbed peace amidst insultsEven when faced with terrible insults and lies, Jesus remained at rest because his heart was centered on God.
Recognizing God's sovereignty over powerJesus showed Pilate that no human authority has power except what God allows, a principle believers can apply to their own lives.
Accepting what God has permittedFollowing David's example when being cursed by Shimei, we should accept difficult situations as things God has allowed rather than fighting against Him.
Seeing God through a pure heartA pure heart allows us to see God in every situation, enabling us to live without complaint and ultimately allowing the God of peace to crush Satan under our feet.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Righteousness With Peace And Joy - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/righteousness-with-peace-and-joy
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
God's righteousness is not burdensome but brings peace and joy to those who pursue it. When we align ourselves with God's standards of holiness and obedience, we experience the freedom and contentment that come from living according to His character rather than the world's system.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The peace of Christ as a refereeUsing the analogy of a sports referee, the speaker explains that the peace of Christ in our hearts warns us when we have committed a spiritual foul.Colossians 3:15
Jesus' undisturbed peace amidst insultsEven when faced with terrible insults and lies, Jesus remained at rest because his heart was centered on God.
Recognizing God's sovereignty over powerJesus showed Pilate that no human authority has power except what God allows, a principle believers can apply to their own lives.
Accepting what God has permittedFollowing David's example when being cursed by Shimei, we should accept difficult situations as things God has allowed rather than fighting against Him.
Seeing God through a pure heartA pure heart allows us to see God in every situation, enabling us to live without complaint and ultimately allowing the God of peace to crush Satan under our feet.
