A Life With No 'However...' - Jeremy Utley - July 30, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/life-with-no-however http://rlcfchurch.org/conferences/yac2018 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker shares his personal journey of spiritual awakening, emphasizing that the greatest joy is knowing Jesus Christ over any worldly achievement. He encourages the audience to take seriously the opportunity to learn from God's Word and the testimonies of others. He draws parallels between the Old and New Covenants, urging believers to be ruthless against the 'giants'—the lusts and sins—that rule in their lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
An Old Testament Warrior StudyLooking at the examples in Scripture, everything written before is for our instruction so we can be ruthless against the spiritual giants in our own lives.
The Commission and Zeal of JehuJehu was specially anointed to execute judgment on the wicked house of Ahab and aggressively eradicate the worship of Baal out of Israel.
The Tragic 'However' at the EndDespite accomplishing massive victories and removing Baal, the record concludes with a "however" because Jehu did not walk in the law of the Lord with all his heart.
A Life With No HoweverBy the power of the New Covenant and the Holy Spirit, believers can aspire to a life well-pleasing to God that finishes without a qualifying "however."
Do Not Reduce God's MissionBelievers easily fall into the trap of Jehu, reducing God's entire purpose down to one pet cause or single battle and then growing self-satisfied.
Make a Practice of ForgettingLike the Apostle Paul, believers must actively forget past successes and spiritual victories, constantly turning back to God to ask what is next.Philippians 3:12–14
Never Let Down Your Guard Against SinSolomon failed to take sin seriously in his later years and heard a major "however," proving that believers must always keep a weapon in hand like the builders in Nehemiah.Nehemiah 4:17
Recognize Much Land RemainsRegardless of past maturity or victories, believers must realize there is always much more of God's spiritual land to possess.
Increase in Oneness With JesusKnowing Jesus means having skin-to-skin contact with Him—leaving nothing in between—so that we share His heartbeat, love what He loves, and hate what He hates.
