Faith To Obtain God's Promises - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that God promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ, but this does not mean He will give us everything we want. When facing uncertainty or lack of wisdom, believers are encouraged to ask God generously, remembering that He never scolds. Furthermore, accessing this provision requires humility and faith, trusting God completely rather than doubting His care.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God will supply our needs, not our wantsGod promises to supply all our needs according to His riches, just as a good father denies his children things that will hurt them.Philippians 4:19
Asking God for wisdom without scoldingWhen we lack wisdom, we can ask God who gives generously to everyone without ever scolding us.James 1:5
Humility and faith as conditions for receivingWe must humble ourselves by acknowledging our lack of power and wisdom, and then come to God in simple trust without doubting.
Facing a multitude of trials like JehoshaphatKing Jehoshaphat faced a great multitude of trials by seeking the Lord, fasting, and reminding God of His promises.2 Chronicles 20:2
Having no power or wisdom, but trusting GodWhen facing insurmountable problems, our posture should be acknowledging we have no power and no wisdom, but our eyes are on God.2 Chronicles 20:12
Learning from the first page of the BibleGenesis 1 teaches us that God speaks every day, His words accomplish miracles, and His final goal is to make us in His image.
Praising God while He fights the battleJehoshaphat sent singers in front of the army, and as they praised the Lord, God routed their enemies and gave them victory and wealth.
Recognizing the enemy's whispers and resisting himThe devil and his demons whisper accusations and unbelief, but we can resist the enemy using the name of Jesus so he flees.
God deals with proud troublemakers in the churchJust as promised in Zephaniah, God resists the proud and removes troublemakers while preserving a humble remnant who take refuge in His name.
God silently planning in love and leading us in triumphGod is silently planning for us in love, and He always leads us in triumph in Christ when we humble ourselves and give Him all the glory.
