The Father's Name Glorified in Me - Olu Talabi - July 19, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/fathers-name-hlorified-in-me River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that the believer's ultimate focus in all aspects of life, regardless of circumstances, should be to glorify God the Father. Drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 12:28, the speaker emphasizes that this must be a deep, heartfelt conviction, not just a spoken statement. He warns against self-centered motives, urging the audience to make God's glory the primary concern in every decision.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus as our ultimate exampleBelievers are called to have the mind of Christ and look to Jesus as the model man who shows us how to please God.Philippians 2:51 Corinthians 2:16
Hearing and following the prophet like MosesPeter quotes Moses in Acts to remind believers that Jesus is the prophet whom we must listen to and obey in everything.Acts 3:22
Father glorify your nameDespite the sorrow and trouble he faced looking toward the cross, Jesus concluded his prayer by asking the Father to glorify His name.
Examine our hearts for self-seeking motivesBecause the human heart is deceitful, we often seek our own profit while using Christ as a mere layer to approve our decisions.
The response from heavenWhen Jesus lived a life wholly devoted to the Father's glory, God answered from heaven, affirming that He had glorified it and would do so again.
What does it mean to glorify God?To move beyond empty singing, we must look to the lips of Jesus for a practical definition of what it means to glorify God.
Bearing much fruit proves we are disciplesJesus states in John 15 that the Father is glorified when we bear much fruit, demonstrating that we are truly His disciples.John 15:8
Abiding in the true vineWe can do nothing apart from Christ, who is not only our vine but the root, water, and air necessary for us to bear fruit.
Dying to self and walking in new lifeJust like a grain of wheat that must fall and die, we must reckon ourselves dead to sin and alive to God through Christ to walk in newness of life.
The fruit unto holinessPaul explains in Romans 6 that having been freed from sin, our fruit leads to holiness and everlasting life.
The fruit of righteousness and the SpiritJames speaks of the fruit of righteousness sown in peace, and Galatians outlines the fruit of the Spirit, which is the very life of Jesus.James 3:16–18
Using the Father's glory as a guide in decision makingWhen uncertain about the right path, choosing the option that brings the utmost glory to God serves as a reliable guide for every decision.
The promise to those who order their lives arightPsalm 50 promises that God will show His salvation to the one who offers praise and whose life aligns with His word and ways.Psalm 50:23
