Seeing the Invisible: The Church - Olu Talabi - March 1, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/seeing-invisible-church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the congregation to perceive the invisible work of Jesus Christ in building His church, which may not appear strong or visible to the world. He emphasizes that the true church is characterized by childlike faith, humility, and is not defined by worldly greatness but by its commitment to Christ. Believers are challenged to actively participate in this ongoing, divinely-backed work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The kingdom is made of childlike believersJesus commands that children should not be forbidden because the kingdom of God belongs to those who are childlike in essence.Matthew 19:14
Seeing him who is invisibleBy faith, Moses left Egypt and endured because he saw Him who is invisible, pointing to the unseen work Christ is doing today.Hebrews 11:27
Do you perceive the work of the Lord?God knows those who are His, and believers are challenged to actively participate in the Lord's work rather than just standing by as observers.2 Timothy 2:19
God chooses the foolish thingsNot many wise or mighty are called, but God chooses the foolish and weak things of this world to confound the wise.1 Corinthians 1:26
The church in PhiladelphiaJesus acknowledges that the church of Philadelphia had little strength, yet He stood behind them and loved them.
Choosing to suffer with the people of GodMoses chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ as greater riches.
Going outside the camp to bear His reproachBelievers must go outside the camp to bear the reproach of Jesus, separating themselves from uncleanness.
Christ is preparing a spotless brideChrist gave Himself for the church to sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of the word, presenting it as a holy and glorious church without blemish.
The call to pursue holinessBecause the temple of God is holy, individual members must pursue holiness, without which no one will see God.
The holy city descending from heavenJohn saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband, which will one day be made manifest.
Be active and let your labor not be in vainBelievers are urged not to look at temporary things, but to stay actively plugged into what God is doing so their labor is not in vain.
