May 17 | Daily Devotion | The Lord Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMay 16, 20247mWatch on YouTube

CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: Three Life-Changing Truths - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/three-lifechanging-truths Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The message encourages believers to adopt a bold confidence rooted in God's faithfulness rather than human planning or self-reliance. The speaker emphasizes that our confidence must rest in God's power, citing scriptures like Hebrews 13:6 and Isaiah 46:3 to counter fear regarding future difficulties. True strength comes from acknowledging that 'with Christ I can do everything,' accepting God's will even when it involves enduring trials.

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Rejecting Timidity for BoldnessChristians often judge themselves excessively and fall into extreme timidity, but they must instead possess a God-given boldness.

The Lord Is My HelperDrawing from Hebrews, believers must boldly declare that the Lord is their helper and refuse to be afraid of any man.Hebrews 13:6

Refusing Fear of Future HardshipsA believer should not fear anti-christian forces, difficult times, predicted famines, job losses, or growing old.

Trusting God for Old AgeInstead of relying on human planning or family members to look after you in old age, confidence must rest in an almighty God.

God Carries Us from Birth to Old AgeGod reminds His people that He has carried them from the womb and will sustain them into their gray hairs.Isaiah 46:3–4

Having Plan A AloneWhile planning is not forbidden, ultimate reliance should rest on God as the sole plan rather than human resources.

God Is the Strength of My HeartEven when physical heart failure or weakness threatens, God remains the enduring strength of the heart.Psalm 73:26

Going in the Strength of the LordWhen facing demanding tasks like preaching repeatedly, believers can go forward relying purely on the strength of the Lord.Psalm 71:16

Guarded by the Peace of GodCommitting everything to God allows His peace to guard the heart and mind against the fear of the future.

With Christ I Can Do EverythingTrue faith is distinct from positive thinking because confidence is placed specifically in Christ rather than human self-sufficiency.

Accepting God's 'No' Like PaulUnlike positive thinking which refuses negative outcomes, walking with God means accepting a thorn in the flesh and still finishing the course.

An Encouragement to Be Filled with the SpiritBelievers are encouraged to cast off fear, recognize the Lord as their helper, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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