August 18 | Daily Devotion | Looking At Jesus and Running the Race | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 17, 202412mWatch on YouTube

CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: The Inner Life Of Jesus - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-inner-life-of-jesus Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The speaker encourages listeners to examine the 'inner life of Jesus' as a model for Christian living, emphasizing obedience, humility, and hard work. Key lessons drawn from Jesus's life include honoring one's parents, enduring suffering and misunderstanding, and working diligently in all aspects of life, even in business. Following Jesus requires embracing a life of service and hardship rather than seeking comfort.

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Seeing the inner life of JesusThe Holy Spirit shows believers the hidden everyday life of Jesus, starting with his upbringing in Nazareth and the reality of human family struggles.

Obeying and respecting parentsEven when young people feel they know more than their parents, Jesus modeled total respect and obedience to the command to honor father and mother.

Obedience in everyday momentsJesus was willing to drop his games immediately when called by his mother, enduring teasing and showing that proper behavior at home is fundamental for ministry.

Growing up in a poor carpenter's homeLiving with four younger brothers and two sisters in a small home without separate bedrooms, Jesus faced constant friction and teasing without ever getting angry.

Enduring false stories and sufferingJesus faced painful rumors and misunderstanding about his birth during his youth, showing willingness to keep quiet and suffer in the flesh rather than sin.

Working hard with calloused handsJesus did not grow up in luxury but worked hard with his hands in a carpenter's shop, earning an honest living rather than seeking wealth.

Honesty in businessWorking as a businessman, Jesus refused to cheat customers and chose to suffer loss himself while supporting his widowed mother and younger siblings.

The 90 percent of life spent at home and workMost of Jesus's life was spent quietly at home and at work to provide an example for believers, since the vast majority of our lives are spent in the same ordinary places.

Faithfulness in daily righteousness and financesFaithfulness in home life, handling money, staying out of debt, and trusting the Father formed the basis of Jesus's life and ministry.

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