The atmosphere of Heaven - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Message given by Zac Poonen at Hyderabad Meetings 2009
Summary
The speaker contrasts the atmosphere of heaven with earthly life and current church practices, emphasizing that true heavenly life involves deep fellowship with God. He draws from Isaiah 6 to describe heaven as a place characterized by profound worship, where reverence for God surpasses mere service. The central message is that a truly heavenly life should manifest as worship that exceeds service, unlike superficial religious displays.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Fellowship with our heavenly FatherHaving fellowship with our heavenly Father is a tremendous blessing that was not possible for people in the old covenants.
Paul's vision of the third heavenThe apostle Paul was taken up to the third heaven and heard things that are not lawful for a man to speak about.
Isaiah's vision of the Lord and the SeraphimIsaiah saw the Lord sitting on a throne, and the seraphim covered their faces and feet with four wings while worshipping and serving God with deep reverence.
Isaiah's conviction of unclean lipsUpon seeing God's glory, Isaiah immediately recognized his sinfulness and cried out that he was a man of unclean lips.
True worship brings conviction of sinComing into the presence of God always brings a deep conviction of sin, just as it did for Isaiah and the apostle John in Revelation.
The fire from the altar touching Isaiah's mouthA seraph took a burning coal from the altar with tongs and touched Isaiah's mouth, forgiving his sin and preparing him to speak.
Step One: Prayer in dependenceThe first step of communion with God is prayer rooted in utter dependence upon Him, just like a branch is dependent on the tree.
Step Two: Giving thanks to GodThe second step is thanksgiving, exemplified by the one leper out of ten who returned to glorify God and received salvation alongside healing.
It is more blessed to give than to receiveJesus taught that giving brings a greater blessing than receiving, a principle that applies to material blessings and sharing spiritual truths.
Step Three: Praising God for who He isThe third step is praise, which moves beyond thanking God for His gifts to adoring Him for His holiness and greatness.
Step Four: True worship in spirit and truthThe final step is true worship, which often involves silent communion and complete surrender where God is our sole desire on earth and in heaven.
