Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch - March 23, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is the necessity of maintaining boldness and standing firm for Jesus Christ, regardless of the audience or pressure. The speaker draws parallels from Abraham's boldness, Peter and John's courage after receiving the Holy Spirit, and the danger of falling away, emphasizing that this boldness is sustained by constantly walking with the Lord. True discipleship requires unwavering commitment even when tested.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Walking before God Almighty as Abraham didGod called Abraham to walk before Him and be perfect, desiring a daily posture of standing in His presence that breeds genuine boldness.Genesis 17:1
The boldness of Peter and JohnWhen threatened by the Jewish council, Peter and John showed fearless courage because the religious leaders recognized they had been with Jesus.Acts 4:13
A personal test of standing for Christ at workOlu shares how God tested him to see if he would openly declare his faith and find his rest in Jesus during a professional panel, despite feeling nervous.
Not being ashamed of Jesus and His wordsJesus warns that whoever is ashamed of Him and His words will face His shame when He comes in His glory with the angels.
Moving past a fearful perception of GodGrowing up hearing harsh Hellfire preaching can create a damaging fear that God is just looking for a reason to throw people into hell.
Abiding in Him to have confidence at His comingBelievers are called to abide in Christ so they can have confidence and not feel ashamed or want to run away when He appears.1 John 2:28
The parable of the talents and a distorted view of the masterThe servant who hid his talent blamed his wickedness and laziness on a distorted view of his master as a hard man.
How much more our heavenly Father gives good thingsIf human fathers know how to give good gifts to their children instead of stones or serpents, how much more will our heavenly Father give good things to those who ask.Matthew 7:9
