November 19 | Daily Devotion | Have the Tongue of a Disciple | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenNovember 18, 202410mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The message emphasizes the importance of developing the 'tongue of a disciple,' drawing lessons from Isaiah 50:4-10, which describes how Jesus lived. Key aspects include maintaining a disciplined tongue, being obedient to God's word even through suffering, and relying on God as one's advocate. The speaker urges listeners to meditate on these verses to achieve maturity, become a blessing to others, and overcome the evil one by allowing the word of God to abide in them.

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The Lord gave me the tongue of a discipleIsaiah 50 shows how Jesus lived daily, receiving a disciplined tongue to sustain weary people with a single word.

God awakens me morning by morningDeveloping a disciplined tongue comes through the habit of letting God awaken your ear to listen as a disciple every morning.

Obedience through suffering without retaliationJesus was obedient to God's voice even when facing suffering, enduring mistreatment without answering back or retaliating.

The Lord God is my helper and advocateBecause God helps and vindicates, believers can set their faces like a flint without needing to defend themselves.

Meditating on Isaiah 50 verses 4 to 10Taking time to meditate on these verses allows the word of God to abide in you, helping you overcome the evil one and speak a word in season.Isaiah 50:4–10

The Blessing of AbrahamGod places believers on Earth so that the Blessing of Abraham through the Holy Spirit makes them a blessing to every family they meet.Galatians 3:14

Get rid of careless speaking and gossipingBelievers must stop gossiping, backbiting, and passing careless opinions, and instead use the remaining years of life to let God's word abide in them.

Making use of available spiritual resourcesMany fail to overcome Satan because they neglect the abundant free resources available today to instruct them in Scripture.

Knowing God as spiritual fathersFirst John Chapter 2 describes spiritual fathers as those who know God not just as children who receive care, but as mature individuals who can act like a father to others.1 John 2:13

The illustration of the cat and the dogA cat simply enjoys being petted and fed while thinking it is the master, whereas a dog serves, protects, and cares for its master.

Spiritual fathers look for needs to meetFathers in the faith are always looking around to see who they can encourage, visit, or call, realizing the church needs many spiritual parents to care for the body.

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