CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that major life decisions should not be made based solely on personal feelings or isolated verses but require confirmation from the body of Christ. He draws parallels from Paul and Barnabas's ministry, stressing humility and seeking counsel. Ultimately, he urges listeners to adopt God's perspective by acknowledging how vastly different His ways are from our own, as taught in Isaiah 55.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reading the Bible to hear God's voiceWhen reading Scripture, we should approach it with the specific intention of hearing what God wants to say to us personally.
A personal experience of being calledThe speaker recounts how, sixty years ago, God spoke to him through a verse, calling him to leave the Navy to serve Him.
Seeking biblical examples of confirmationAfter feeling called, the speaker looked to the example of Paul and Barnabas in the book of Acts to understand how God confirms His call.
How the Holy Spirit speaks through the churchIn Acts, the Holy Spirit spoke to the leaders while they were ministering and fasting, showing that God's call can be recognized by the community.
The importance of reading carefully to understand GodWe must read the Bible with care and ask God for guidance so that we do not act foolishly or misinterpret His will.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/we-walk-by-faith-and-not-by-sight
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that major life decisions should not be made based solely on personal feelings or isolated verses but require confirmation from the body of Christ. He draws parallels from Paul and Barnabas's ministry, stressing humility and seeking counsel. Ultimately, he urges listeners to adopt God's perspective by acknowledging how vastly different His ways are from our own, as taught in Isaiah 55.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reading the Bible to hear God's voiceWhen reading Scripture, we should approach it with the specific intention of hearing what God wants to say to us personally.
A personal experience of being calledThe speaker recounts how, sixty years ago, God spoke to him through a verse, calling him to leave the Navy to serve Him.
Seeking biblical examples of confirmationAfter feeling called, the speaker looked to the example of Paul and Barnabas in the book of Acts to understand how God confirms His call.
How the Holy Spirit speaks through the churchIn Acts, the Holy Spirit spoke to the leaders while they were ministering and fasting, showing that God's call can be recognized by the community.
The importance of reading carefully to understand GodWe must read the Bible with care and ask God for guidance so that we do not act foolishly or misinterpret His will.
