Annie Poonen - Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Annie PoonenSeptember 28, 20208mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Annie Poonen Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Date: September 27, 2020 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The message centers on the theme of God's unwavering faithfulness, drawing parallels from Lamentations and the hymn's lyrics. The speaker emphasizes that our goal as Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. Ultimately, the message encourages gratitude for God's constant mercy, which is renewed every morning, providing comfort and strength regardless of earthly circumstances.

Outline

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

Finding the words of the song in the BibleThe speaker introduces her favorite hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, and notes that its opening line comes directly from the book of Lamentations.

Reading from Lamentations chapter 3Reading verses 20 through 25, the speaker highlights Jeremiah's remembrance of God's loving-kindness and compassions that are new every morning.

Jeremiah's intercession and comfort in sufferingJeremiah wrote these words while weeping for God's rebellious people who were sent into captivity, yet he included himself in the confession and found comfort in God's great faithfulness.

Hearing the song sung by orphansThe speaker first heard the hymn sung by a group of young orphan girls, which touched her heart by showing how they found God as a father despite lacking earthly parental love.

Finding need for the song in collegeWhen she was far away from her parents in college and struggling with homesickness and academic pressure, the hymn kept coming to her mind.

Longing for a heavenly father and meeting a fellow believerMissing her earthly father's care and discipline, she yearned to draw closer to God as her friend, and later found kindred fellowship with another believer who also grew up in an orphanage.

Finding comfort in uncertain daysIn uncertain times when people are far from home and loved ones, everyone can find comfort in their heavenly father and remember his daily faithfulness.

God as our father through Jesus ChristBelievers have become children of God because Jesus shed His precious blood on the cross to purchase them.

An unchanging God in a changing worldWhile health, jobs, and friends may change, God never changes, and His compassions do not fail.

New mercies every morning and provisionEvery morning brings new mercies, health, strength, food, and clothing, proving God's faithful provision.

Pardon for sin and the presence of GodThe greatest expression of God's faithfulness is the forgiveness of sin, which brings everlasting peace and the comforting presence of God.

Guidance for the future and strength for todayWith her hand in God's, the speaker trusts Him to guide her steps, provide strength for today and tomorrow, and bless her abundantly.

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