The Holy Spirit's Help Today -- Olu Talabi -- February 7, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/holy-spirits-help-today River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker warns that the devil is actively working to bring division and confusion to the body of Christ because he knows his time is short. He urges the congregation to remain sober, vigilant, and ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ. The central message is to observe the signs around us, learning from the parable of the fig tree, and to remain focused on Christ's return despite worldly distractions and scoffers who doubt the promise.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The devil's great wrath in these last timesSatan knows his time is short and is actively refining his tactics to bring division and confusion into the body of Christ.
Be sober and vigilantPeter warns us to keep our antennas up because satan goes around like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour.
Learn the parable of the fig treeJesus commands us to observe the signs around us just like the budding fig tree so we are ready when He returns.Matthew 24:32
Perilous times and scoffers in the last daysScripture warns that the last days will feature perilous times, discouragement, and scoffers who question the promise of His coming.2 Timothy 3:5
Satan's subtle blending of the church and the worldSatan attempts to blend the church with worldly culture and politics, causing believers to lose their distinct, faithful stand.
The journey is too great for youJust as the angel told Elijah to eat because the journey was too great, we cannot make it in our own natural strength.1 Kings 19:5
For by strength shall no man prevailHannah prophesied that victory does not come by human might or power, but solely through the Spirit of God.
Asking daily for the Comforter and HelperWe must constantly ask God for the Holy Spirit, who acts as our comforter and helper to sustain us until the end.
God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey HimObedience is the key qualifier for receiving and maintaining the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily walk.
The river whose streams make glad the city of GodThe Holy Spirit brings a miraculous oil of gladness into the believer's heart so we will never be moved.
The joy of faithA marker of true faith in Christ is the unmanufactured joy of the Holy Spirit sustained in our daily lives.Philippians 1:25
Avoiding distractions over speculationBelievers often get sidetracked arguing over speculations about the antichrist or cultural debates instead of focusing on personal spiritual survival.
Recognizing the true spirit of the antichristThe spirit of the antichrist is any spirit that denies Jesus came in the flesh, subtly discouraging us from believing we can walk as He walked.
Refusing the devil's dry bonesWe must not waste our time chewing on worldly arguments and distractions that cause us to lose focus on the true battle of walking after Christ.
Rise and eat dailyBy coming before the Lord in sincerity, asking daily for His Spirit, and choosing obedience, we will make it to heaven with joy.
