March 14 | Daily Devotion | The Way To Bless Others | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMarch 13, 202411mWatch on YouTube

CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: Listening, Unburdening And Worshipping - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/listening-unburdening-and-worshipping Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The central message emphasizes developing a consistent habit of listening to God's voice, comparing it to recognizing a familiar voice amidst many others. The speaker advises believers to study the Bible regularly to make God's word clearer and to be mindful of one's tongue, drawing parallels to Jesus' temptation and the need for disciplined speech. Ultimately, consistent listening, starting from the morning, will guide one through life's decisions and interactions.

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Turning back to God for true strengthIn Isaiah 30, God tells His people to return and rest in Him, warning that rushing ahead in our own strength leads to defeat.Isaiah 30:15–18

Hearing guidance at the crossroads of lifeWhen we face decisions and potential wrong turns, looking to Jesus helps us hear a voice telling us the right way to go.

Recognizing God's voice among many othersJust as you recognize your mother's voice among many, becoming familiar with the Bible helps you identify Jesus's voice in your heart.

Making time to read and study the scripturesDeveloping this useful habit requires redeeming small fragments of time throughout the day to read and meditate on the Bible.

Jesus lived on Earth as a manScripture affirms that Jesus came in the flesh, was tempted just like us, and relied on God's word to overcome.

Responding to temptation with scriptureDuring His temptations, Jesus answered the enemy using verses from Deuteronomy that He had learned from childhood.

Why we fall in moments of temptationWe often fail to hear God's voice in temptation because we are not familiar with the scriptures and dabble in non-essential things.

Receiving the tongue of a discipleIsaiah 50 describes how the Father opened Jesus's ear morning by morning to give Him a disciplined tongue to help the needy.

Getting a disciplined tongueControlling the tongue and overcoming anger comes from daily listening to God rather than relying on our own strength.James 1:26

Morning-by-morning awakeningRecognizing that God wakes us each morning allows us to start the day ready to listen to Him throughout our daily routines.

Developing the lifelong habit of listeningJust like learning any new practice, developing the habit of listening to God takes time, but it will ultimately change your life and bless others.

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