September 18 | Daily Devotion | Desire This Certificate From God | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenSeptember 17, 202413mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The speaker emphasizes that a foundational understanding of the 'fear of God' is necessary to truly grasp the grace of God. He contrasts the early apostles, who were grounded in this fear, with modern Christians who, lacking this foundation, often misunderstand grace and live in greater sin. Ultimately, the speaker stresses that the only opinion that matters is God's, urging listeners to desire the affirmation, 'Now I know that you fear God,' from Him.

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Why the early apostles understood graceThe early apostles grasped grace quickly because they spent thirty years being taught the fear of God by their parents, unlike today's Christians who often hear about grace without any prior foundation.

The danger of misunderstanding graceBelievers who come to grace without learning the fear of God first often live in greater sin than Old Testament people, much like a person going straight to college without ever going to school.

Why sin still rules in your lifeIf sin still rules over you despite understanding truths in your mind, the root issue is likely a missing foundation of the fear of God in your life.

God's certificate to AbrahamIn Genesis 22, God certifies Abraham by stating now He knows that Abraham fears Him, creating a longing for God to say the same about us.

Whose opinion actually matters?The only opinion that truly matters is God's, followed closely by the opinion of a genuinely godly person whom God has approved.

Misquoting scripture to avoid correctionSome people foolishly throw correction from spiritual leaders into the trash can while claiming to rejoice always, confusing stubbornness with true spiritual victory.

Responding to correction from godly servantsWhen a godly servant points out a blind spot, a mature believer will get alone before God and weep, seeking light rather than dismissing the rebuke.

Does God still test His people?God tests believers decades after they start following Him, just as students face examinations in higher grades to advance further.

The ultimate test on the mountainGod asked Abraham to offer up his beloved son Isaac, giving him three days of walking to think deeply about whether serving God is worth such a sacrifice.

Sit down and count the costTrue discipleship involves sitting down and counting the cost over time rather than making rushed, superficial decisions at an altar.

God asks for the bestGod asks for one hundred percent of our lives, and when we obey Him completely without holding anything back, there is no limit to how much He will bless us.

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