A Life That Lays Hold Of Jesus | இயேசுவைப் பற்றிக்கொண்ட ஒரு வாழ்வு | Santosh Poonen | Tamil

Santosh PoonenJuly 16, 202029mWatch on YouTube

Karaikudi Conference 2011 Theme: Burning Brightly For God தேவனுக்காய் எரிந்து பிரகாசித்தல் Message Title : 13) A Life That Lays Hold Of Jesus - Santosh Poonen இயேசுவைப் பற்றிக்கொண்ட ஒரு வாழ்வு Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The message emphasizes that true life involves laying hold of Jesus Christ, drawing parallels between God's fatherly love for humanity and the sacrifices made for us. The speaker urges listeners to remember that God has special plans for them, calling them before the foundations of the world. Ultimately, the core message is to prioritize Christ above all earthly pursuits—including career, money, and even perfect relationships—as Paul did by counting all things as loss to gain Jesus.

Outline

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Seeing God's heart through human fatherhoodBecoming a father gave the speaker a small taste of God's immense love and heart toward His children, imagining the great suffering endured for their sake.

Chosen by God before the foundation of the worldBecause of Christ's sacrifice, God looks at believers with special love and has chosen them before the world was made to be conformed to the image of His Son.

Accepting how God made you without grumblingGod made every believer exactly the way they are with a specific purpose in the body of Christ, so grumbling about gifts or circumstances wastes one's life.

Pressing on to lay hold of ChristPaul understood he was laid hold of by Christ Jesus, and therefore pressed on toward the goal rather than claiming to have already attained perfection.

Counting everything else as rubbish to gain JesusPaul considered all earthly achievements, ministry success, and reputation as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus Christ.

Misusing Jesus as a means for earthly thingsMany Christians treat Jesus merely as a tool to get money, jobs, and worldly blessings, which leads to regret at eternity.

Wanting the Giver instead of His giftsSpiritual maturity shifts desires from seeking divine gifts, blessings, and self-effort to wanting the Giver Himself and trusting Him fully.

A life centered on Jesus rather than selfA true Christian life transforms from being self-centered and miserable to being entirely about Jesus, eagerly awaiting His return.

A closing prayer for rest in GodThe speaker concludes by praying that God would make this deep fellowship a reality and draw believers close to His quiet rest.

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