December 01 | Daily Devotion | Blessed By God - In Order To Bless Others | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenNovember 30, 202413mWatch on YouTube

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The message emphasizes that true acceptance by God comes from acknowledging one's sinfulness and accepting Christ's free forgiveness, rather than self-effort. Once accepted, believers are called to emulate God's desire for others to repent, extending forgiveness even to those who have wronged them. Furthermore, remembering one's past sinfulness is crucial for spiritual growth and maintaining a proper perspective on others.

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Accepted in the BelovedBelievers are adopted through Jesus Christ and freely bestowed with grace, overcoming the orphan spirit where they doubt God's full acceptance.

Recognizing that all have sinnedNo one is righteous before God's absolute standard of one hundred percent, and comparing ourselves to others prevents us from experiencing true salvation.Romans 3:23

Two qualifications for coming to ChristTo come to Christ, one must acknowledge they are no better than anyone else and sincerely desire to turn away from sin.

Jesus paid our debt completelyBecause Jesus paid the price for all our sins, we are free and no longer need to be afraid to stand before God.

Desiring repentance even for those who treat us badlyFollowing God's heart, we should desire repentance and forgiveness even for the people who have treated us the worst in life.2 Peter 3:9

The danger of forgetting past purificationIf we forget what wretched sinners we once were, we become blind and shortsighted, failing to grow in Christian qualities and looking down on others.

Never forgetting our former sinsThough God does not remember our past, remembering our own cleansed past keeps us humble and prevents spiritual blindness.

It is more blessed to give than to receiveWe must have a burden to share the wonderful message God has given us with other people.

Seizing unlikely opportunities to share the gospelIf we have a burden, God will provide unexpected opportunities—such as with door-to-door salespeople or phone solicitors—to share Christ with others.

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