Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Chetan Chadalavada & Hymn Sing -- March 6, 2022
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker draws parallels between Moses' difficult leadership journey and the assurance found in Exodus 33:14—that God's presence brings rest. He emphasizes that the goal of Christian life and preaching should be to testify about what God has done personally, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 107:2. The message concludes by noting God's patience, referencing the long wait for judgment in Eli's case, and the possibility of repentance even among unbelievers, as seen with the Ninevites.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Show me your ways that I may know youMoses cried out to the Lord to know Him, and God promised that His presence would go with him and give him rest.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say soBelievers are commanded to testify of what Jesus has done for them, sharing their personal experience of His goodness.Psalm 107:2
Eli's passive acceptance versus radical repentanceEli accepted the prophetic judgment against his household as a fixed status quo, whereas the unbelieving Ninevites radically repented and experienced God's mercy.1 Samuel 2:12
According to your faith be it unto youWhen the blind men cried out for mercy, Jesus asked if they believed He could heal them, showing that God rewards those who diligently seek Him with faith.
Lord speak to me that I may speakThe speaker introduces a hymn about being equipped by God with the ear and tongue of a disciple to feed and lead others.
A prayer for deep revival and brokennessThe congregation prays for deep spiritual healing, humility, and revival so they can bear fruit and point a broken world to Christ.
