11th July 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Heaven: Undistracted Devotion to Jesus - Santosh Poonen
11th July 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Heaven: Undistracted Devotion to Jesus - Santosh Poonen
Summary
The message centers on maintaining an undistracted devotion to Jesus by setting one's mind on heavenly things rather than earthly concerns. The speaker encourages the congregation to live a life reflecting heaven on earth, drawing from scripture to guide their focus and devotion.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Thinking much about heavenRecent losses and thoughts of believers who have passed on remind the speaker that those who died are now looking directly at the face of Jesus.
Passing through this world but onceA missionary quote reminds believers to do whatever good and kindness they can right now, because this moment in time will not come again.
Living a life of rest like JesusJesus did not run around in an unhealthy panic, but followed only the calendar and command of His Father, teaching us to do the same instead of yielding to the fear of man.
Experiencing eternity nowOur awareness of eternity and the deep presence of the Lord begins at the new birth, and we should grow in this experience rather than waiting until after we die.
The true liberty of the New CovenantSecond Corinthians explains that the liberty we have in the Spirit is not just freedom from the law, but the freedom to behold the glory of the Lord and be transformed.2 Corinthians 3:17–18
Hungering for the Spirit to remove distractionsWhile spiritual gifts and victory over sin are important, the ultimate reason to hunger for the Holy Spirit is to behold Jesus more undistractedly.
Jesus only on the mount of transfigurationOn the mount of transfiguration, the Father commanded the disciples to listen only to His beloved Son, leaving them with Jesus alone.Matthew 17:8
The story of the deaf frogJust like the frog that succeeded because it was deaf to the discouraging shouts around it, believers must be deaf to the world's criticisms and fears to hear Jesus.
Answering the giant's voice with the voice of truthWhen giants of temptation and sin taunt us like Goliath taunted Israel, we must answer with the voice of faith, coming in the name of the Lord.
Laying down the desire to preserve our own nameSeeking victory just to build a personal testimony or preserve our own name is a corrupt, worldly mentality that misses the heart of Christ.
Christ is coming back for His churchJesus is not returning for individuals in a self-glorifying way, but to present to Himself a holy, blameless church without spot or wrinkle.Ephesians 5:27
Transforming our vile estate into His gloryWhen we bring our humble, vile state to the Lord, He transforms us into conformity with His body, allowing us to find true fulfillment within the local church.Philippians 3:20
