To Live Full Lives... Full in the Fullness of God - Santosh Poonen - January 5, 2014
http://rlcfchurch.org/to-live-full-lives-full-in-the-fullness-of-god River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker urges the congregation to live life to the fullest, not according to worldly standards of achievement, but in the fullness of God's will, referencing Ephesians. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves examining one's life to ensure increasing oneness and unity with fellow believers, which is a process that requires effort and working through conflict. Ultimately, the goal is to experience the 'glory' of unity and submission to one another in love.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Living life to the fullest in GodThe speaker shares his heart's hunger to live the new year fully in the fullness of God, contrasting the world's pursuit of adventurous or wealthy living with God's goal for spiritual maturity.
The first essential: having a purpose and destinationExamining Ephesians 1, the speaker explains that just as a journey needs a destination, a Christian life needs a clear vision and calling from God rather than just aimlessly spinning wheels.
Examples of purpose from biblical historyScripture is full of examples like Noah, Abraham, and Isaiah, where God first opened the eyes of their hearts to a specific calling and purpose before expecting them to labor for Him.
Laying hold of the purpose Christ laid hold of us forPaul describes pressing on in Philippians 3 to lay hold of the very purpose for which Christ grabbed hold of him, which goes beyond simple forgiveness of sins.Philippians 3:12
The second essential: divine power instead of self-effortNew Year's resolutions and human willpower ultimately fail; believers need the surpassingly great power of God to reach their spiritual destination.Ephesians 1:19
Power starting in the inner manGod does not fix external circumstances or relational conflicts first; He starts by strengthening the believer with power through His Spirit in the inner man.Ephesians 3:16
The foundation: knowing that Jesus loves meTrue spiritual power flows outward from a secure foundation rooted in the simple, deep assurance that Jesus loves us.
The ripple effect on marriages, families, and the churchEffectiveness in outward areas like marriage, family, business, and local church life depends entirely on faithfulness and health in the innermost walk with God.
Comprehending the breadth, length, height, and depth of God's loveGod has hidden the full measure of His love within the local body of Christ, where believers are rooted and grounded together in love despite relational friction.
God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond our askingGod's promise is to work far beyond what we can ask or think through the power operating within us, bringing glory in the church across all generations.
Walking in a manner worthy of the callingBelievers are urged to walk worthily of this great calling, grabbing hold of God in prayer for a daily filling of the Holy Spirit to live full lives in the fullness of God.
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