CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Is A Good Father: 2.A Father Who Provides All Our Need - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message uses Peter's denial of Christ to illustrate that God allows us to fall to humble us and teach us lessons. True faith is demonstrated not when we are perfect, but when we hit rock bottom and still believe in God's unconditional love and forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that God's provision is reliable, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13 to assure listeners that God will never test us beyond our ability, always providing a way of escape.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why Jesus did not pray that Peter would not fallJesus knew Peter was proud and needed to fall to realize how weak he truly was, because God humbles people in their strong points.
The faith you need when you hit rock bottomWhen you hit rock bottom like the prodigal son, you need the faith to believe that your Father still loves and accepts you.
How God hates sin like a mother hates sicknessGod hates sin in your life just as a mother or father hates a deadly sickness destroying their child, wanting only to save you.
God is faithful not to test you beyond your abilityGod will never allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but will always provide a way of escape so you can endure it.1 Corinthians 10:13
Does God give you a question paper above your level?Just as a school teacher never gives a second standard student a tenth standard paper, God never gives you a trial that is too much for you.
Every trial is an examination that leads to promotionExaminations lead to promotion, and unlike earthly tests, Jesus sits right beside you to help you pass and give you the answers.
Passing on spiritual instruction to help others matureThough the speaker struggled without a spiritual father in his youth, he now tries to provide instruction to help others mature much quicker.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Is A Good Father: 2.A Father Who Provides All Our Need - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-father-who-provides-all-our-need
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message uses Peter's denial of Christ to illustrate that God allows us to fall to humble us and teach us lessons. True faith is demonstrated not when we are perfect, but when we hit rock bottom and still believe in God's unconditional love and forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that God's provision is reliable, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13 to assure listeners that God will never test us beyond our ability, always providing a way of escape.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why Jesus did not pray that Peter would not fallJesus knew Peter was proud and needed to fall to realize how weak he truly was, because God humbles people in their strong points.
The faith you need when you hit rock bottomWhen you hit rock bottom like the prodigal son, you need the faith to believe that your Father still loves and accepts you.
How God hates sin like a mother hates sicknessGod hates sin in your life just as a mother or father hates a deadly sickness destroying their child, wanting only to save you.
God is faithful not to test you beyond your abilityGod will never allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but will always provide a way of escape so you can endure it.1 Corinthians 10:13
Does God give you a question paper above your level?Just as a school teacher never gives a second standard student a tenth standard paper, God never gives you a trial that is too much for you.
Every trial is an examination that leads to promotionExaminations lead to promotion, and unlike earthly tests, Jesus sits right beside you to help you pass and give you the answers.
Passing on spiritual instruction to help others matureThough the speaker struggled without a spiritual father in his youth, he now tries to provide instruction to help others mature much quicker.
