April 5 | Daily Devotion | Do Not Exalt Yourself | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenApril 4, 202413mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message is to emulate Jesus Christ's profound humility, contrasting it with the sin of pride, which originated from self-exaltation. The speaker emphasizes that true greatness is found in humility, citing Jesus' birth in a humble stable and his refusal to accept titles. Following Christ means embodying His quiet endurance, forgiving those who mistreat Him, and trusting in God's ultimate judgment rather than defending oneself.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Seeing the humility of JesusTo act like men means to see Jesus clearly, focusing particularly on his profound humility rather than just his miracles or preaching.

Sin came through prideSin entered a perfect universe through Lucifer's pride and self-exaltation, whereas true salvation and following Christ require the opposite attitude of humility.

Avoiding exalted titlesJesus rejected religious titles like Reverend or Rabbi, instructing his disciples in Matthew 23 that they are merely brothers and servants.

Standing on the shoulders of past believersBelievers today benefit from centuries of recovered biblical truth, standing on the shoulders of godly men who went before them in understanding doctrine.

Following Christ's example of enduranceFirst Peter 2 outlines Christ as our example to follow, emphasizing his sinless life, truthfulness, and how he suffered without threatening or insulting back.1 Peter 2:21

Father forgive themWhen crucified, Jesus did not defend himself or call down judgment, but instead asked God to forgive them because they did not know who they were killing.

Entrusting yourself to the righteous judgeJesus continuously entrusted himself to God who judges righteously, knowing the promise in Isaiah 54 that God will condemn false accusations and vindicate His servants.Zechariah 2:5

Waiting for ultimate vindicationPoonen shares personal experiences of having his words twisted by critics, learning that believers must be willing to wait until Christ returns for true vindication.

Closing prayer for the Holy Spirit's powerThe message concludes with a call to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to actually live out this life of humility and walk as Jesus walked.

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