The Year of God's Favor (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- January 20, 2021
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Summary
The message encourages listeners to view the coming year as a time of God's favor, drawing parallels from Luke 4 and Deuteronomy 11. The central theme emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a 'poverty of spirit'—a deep, daily recognition of one's spiritual neediness before God. This humility is presented as the key to entering God's kingdom, which is ultimately found in Christ's righteousness and glory.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking to the NewLooking back at the unusual challenges of 2020 helps us trust how the Lord led us, inspiring us to pray for His blessing in the coming year.
Two Wonderful Promises for the New YearDeuteronomy teaches that the eyes of the Lord are on the land from the beginning to the end of the year, bringing days of heaven on earth.Deuteronomy 11:12
Proclaiming Good News to the PoorJesus began His public ministry by reading from Isaiah, proclaiming good news not just for physical poverty, but especially for spiritual poverty.
What It Means to Be Poor in SpiritA poor person always has a sense of need; maintaining this daily humility prevents us from relying on our own accomplishments and keeps us knocking at God's gate.
The Kingdom of God Is Righteousness, Peace, and JoyUsing God's word as a mirror shows us our need to grow, contrasting our progress with the glorious image of Jesus.
Valuing the Peace and Joy Left by JesusJust as a dying mother's parting gift is treasured, we must value the unique peace and joy that Jesus gave His disciples before going to the cross.John 16:33
The Provisions of the New CovenantHebrews 8 explains that under the new covenant, God puts His desires in our hearts, works in our minds, and gives us the Holy Spirit's power to walk His way.
Liberty for Captives and the OppressedJesus came to proclaim liberty to captives and set free those who are pressed down under the heavy burdens and pressures of life.
Recovery of Sight to the BlindBeyond physical eyesight challenges, we must ask God to cure our spiritual blindness so we can see our own faults and the needs of others.
Remembering God's Remarkable ProtectionRecalling a time when an iron bar narrowly missed her and her husband reminds the speaker that every day of life is cared for and numbered by God.
The Lesson of the Aloe Vera PlantA seemingly boring aloe vera plant eventually produced a stunning cluster of flowers, teaching patience and showing that God can bring something beautiful out of ordinary lives.
Bearing Fruit with PatienceThose who hear the word of God and hold fast to it in an honest heart will bear fruit with patience.
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