Do Whatever the Lord Tells You to Do (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- May 18, 2022
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Summary
The message draws inspiration from the wedding at Cana, emphasizing that when life presents a need or weakness, the best response is to turn to Jesus and ask Him to meet that need. The speaker encourages listeners to apply God's word spiritually, obeying what the Holy Spirit directs, and uses Moses' life as an example of how God uses periods of 'wilderness'—whether through difficulty, loss of status, or challenge—to break down self-confidence and refocus reliance solely on Him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Bringing our needs to Jesus like Mary didWhen we face needs and weaknesses in our homes and lives that we cannot meet or talk about, we should follow Mary's example at the wedding in Cana and tell Jesus.
Moses and obedienceMoses provides a powerful example of someone who tried to do everything the Lord told him to do, finishing what God commanded.Exodus 40:16
From palace confidence to wilderness brokennessMoses spent his first forty years living as a confident prince in Egypt, but God brought him through forty years in the wilderness to strip away his self-confidence and break him.
Finding God's presence in our wilderness lifeJust as God had a purpose for Moses in the wilderness, He walks with us through our own health problems, financial difficulties, and family burdens, promising His presence.
Moses asking to see God's gloryWhen Moses asked to see His glory, God hid him in the cleft of the rock and let His goodness pass before him, revealing that God's glory is His goodness.
Choosing the reproach of ChristMoses chose to endure mistreatment with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin, looking ahead to the reward and seeing Him who is invisible.Hebrews 11:24
Experiencing miracles and revelation in the wildernessEven in difficult wilderness seasons, we can experience God's miracles, hear His voice daily through His word, and receive deep spiritual revelation.
Seeing God's glory through Jesus in the new covenantWe see God's glory through Jesus Christ, and as we die to ourselves, we experience the resurrection life and greater privileges than Moses ever knew.
The shattering sin of idolatryMoses's heart was broken and he shattered the stone tablets because the Israelites turned to idolatry by making a golden calf and calling it Jehovah.
Recognizing subtle idol worship in the Christian lifeWhen God stops speaking to us or when unconfessed sin and unforgiveness block our prayers, we are in danger of falling into a subtle form of idol worship.
The vital importance of forgiving othersWe must constantly keep our hearts free from impurity and unforgiving attitudes by choosing to freely forgive others just as we have been forgiven.
Covetousness as idolatryCovetousness in any form—desiring things or relationships that God has not meant for us—is also a form of idolatry that takes our heart away from God.
Hearing the voice behind youWhen we get rid of subtle idolatry, we hear the promise that our ears will hear a voice behind us saying this is the way, walk in it.
Our forgiving and loving heavenly FatherLike the father of the prodigal son, God waits to meet us with love, a robe, and a ring rather than severe punishment when we turn to Him.
Being compassionate and forgiving to othersThe Lord wants us to pass on His compassion and patience to our partners, aging parents, struggling children, and even those who have let us down.
Hidden safely in the cleft of the rockGod's ears are always open to our whispers, hiding our souls safely in the cleft of the rock and covering us with His protective hand.
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