May 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMay 14, 202410mWatch on YouTube

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The central message is that nothing of eternal value can be accomplished without Christ, emphasizing that all human achievements are temporary. The speaker stresses the necessity of profound humility, recognizing one's complete dependence on God, which is exemplified by Jesus's life. Furthermore, true spiritual life requires constant dependence on God, described as 'prayer without ceasing,' rather than relying on self-confidence or worldly efforts.

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

What does it mean that without Christ we can do nothing?While humans can accomplish impressive intellectual, physical, and musical feats, we can do nothing of eternal value without Christ's enablement.

Self-driven ministry and the lack of discernmentMany preachers seek human admiration rather than God's glory, leading to ministries that will ultimately be tested and found worthless on judgment day.Matthew 7:22–23

The vine and the branchesTrue spiritual fruit only comes from abiding in Christ, just as a branch draws its life entirely from the vine.John 15:5

Cutting off confidence in the fleshTrue biblical circumcision represents having zero self-confidence or boasting, recognizing that even decades of fruitfulness vanish if separated from the tree.Philippians 3:3

Defining true prayerCapable people often do not pray because prayer is fundamentally an expression of our utter helplessness and dependence on God.

Living in continual dependenceRather than waiting for a desperate crisis to pray, believers should live in a state of unceasing, inward dependence upon God.

What Christ does through meMany well-meaning efforts done for Christ will not last, because the only thing that truly endures is what Christ accomplishes through us.

The true definition of humilityHumility is not merely calling oneself a rotten sinner, but acknowledging like Jesus that we can do nothing without God.

Jesus as our example of dependenceJesus lived as a man completely dependent on the Father, doing nothing on His own initiative so He could be our ultimate example.John 5:19

The pillar truth of Christ in the fleshThe true church is called to support the foundational truth that Christ came in the flesh, rather than pursuing worldly messages of wealth and success.1 Timothy 3:15–16

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May 15 | Daily Devotion | Without Christ I Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 14, 2024 · 10m

Humility Prayer

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

The vine and the branchesTrue spiritual fruit only comes from abiding in Christ, just as a branch draws its life entirely from the vine.John 15:5

Defining true prayerCapable people often do not pray because prayer is fundamentally an expression of our utter helplessness and dependence on God.

Living in continual dependenceRather than waiting for a desperate crisis to pray, believers should live in a state of unceasing, inward dependence upon God.

What Christ does through meMany well-meaning efforts done for Christ will not last, because the only thing that truly endures is what Christ accomplishes through us.

The true definition of humilityHumility is not merely calling oneself a rotten sinner, but acknowledging like Jesus that we can do nothing without God.

Jesus as our example of dependenceJesus lived as a man completely dependent on the Father, doing nothing on His own initiative so He could be our ultimate example.John 5:19

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