Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch - October 20, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that believers should not delay in responding to God, especially regarding repentance, because the time is now. He encourages replacing grumbling and complaining with honest prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, drawing parallels to Israel's complaints in the wilderness. Ultimately, the goal of trials is to yield a peaceful fruit of righteousness, and we should approach God with confidence and faith rather than complaint.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Now is the day of salvationThe apostle Paul reminds believers through scripture that now is the acceptable time, urging us not to delay repentance or obedience.2 Corinthians 6:2
The warning of Esau's delayEsau sought repentance with tears later on but could not find it, showing the danger of putting off what God puts on our hearts.
Approaching God with honesty instead of complaintRather than grumbling like the Israelites did about food in the wilderness, believers are called to bring everything to God through prayer and thanksgiving.Philippians 4:6
Learning what God teaches through the wildernessGod tested the Israelites in the wilderness so they would learn that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word from God.
Enduring the chastening of the LordGod disciplines those He loves as a father, and though chastening is painful, it ultimately yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Casting all your cares upon HimBecause God cares for us, we can cast our cares upon Him in confidence and reason together with Him.1 Peter 5:7Isaiah 1:18
The message to the church in SardisJesus warns the church in Sardis that they have a reputation for being alive, but in reality, they are dead and need to wake up.
The example of JudasJudas started out alongside the other disciples with the same reputation, yet allowed sin to corrupt his heart from within.
Keeping garments unsoiled by the worldEven in a struggling church, there are those who have not soiled their garments with the world's filth and will walk with God.
Walking in the humble reputation of JesusJesus did not seek a reputation for Himself, and believers are encouraged to endure faithfully without seeking human glory.
