God's Eyes Are Watching Over You (2014 New Year) - Zac Poonen
12/31/2013 - Message preached by Zac Poonen at NCCF (New Covenant Christian Fellowship) on December 31, 2013
Summary
The sermon uses Deuteronomy 11 to contrast a life of struggling under the law with the abundant life found in Christ. The central message is that true Christian life is not self-effort but a rest found in the Holy Spirit, which is characterized by the constant watchfulness of the Lord's eyes. The speaker encourages listeners to embrace this life of divine care rather than remaining content with a defeated existence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Entering the promised life of restMoses described the promised land as one that drinks water from the rain of heaven, picturing a Christian life lived by the Spirit rather than exhausting self-effort.Deuteronomy 11:10
Finding rest in JesusJesus calls those who are sick and tired of their defeated, heavy-laden life to come to Him for true rest.Matthew 11:28
The eyes of the Lord upon youGod cares for His people intimately, promising that His eyes will be upon them from the first day of the year to the last.Deuteronomy 11:12
The world knowing the Father's loveJesus prayed that the world would know the Father sent Him and that the Father loves His disciples just as He loved Jesus.John 17:23
Giving our all to GodEverything the Father has belongs to the Son because Jesus held nothing back, contrasting with believers who ask for the minimum required by God.John 17:10
Better promises of the New CovenantThe New Covenant is enacted on far better promises, including the guarantee that God will never allow us to be tested beyond our ability.Hebrews 8:6
A way of escape in every trialGod provides sufficient grace and a way of escape in every trial so we are never overwhelmed.1 Corinthians 10:13
Jesus as the firstborn among brothersAfter His resurrection, Jesus called His followers His brothers, demonstrating that the Father shares His love equally with all His adopted children.
The eyes of the Lord watching evil and goodThe eyes of the Lord are in every place, which exposes whether we truly fear God rather than merely seeking the approval of men.
Loving life and seeing good daysTo see good days, a person must guard their tongue from evil, turn away from wrongdoing, and pursue peace.1 Peter 3:10–12
Known by God from the wombGod saw our unformed substance and wrote our ordained days in His book before we were ever born, caring for us from the very beginning.Psalm 139:16
God strongly supporting the wholeheartedThe eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to strongly support those whose hearts are completely committed to Him.2 Chronicles 16:9
