Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & David Lane -- July 11, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message emphasizes that God's promises are unfailing, citing scripture like Matthew 24:35 and Isaiah 55:10-11 to prove that God's word will surely accomplish what He sends. The speaker encourages listeners to trust God's word, even when circumstances are chaotic, and warns that unbelief and unconfessed sin are what hold God's hand back. True assurance comes from the Holy Spirit confirming God's truth in our hearts.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God gives a word in the hour of trialPaul did not live merely by scripture he had read previously, but received a direct word from Jesus and an angel in his time of need.
God's word will surely accomplish its purposeJust as rain and snow come down from the sky to water the earth, God's word will not return to him empty without fulfilling what he sent it for.
Jesus told the disciples to go to the other sideWhen Jesus told his disciples to cross to the other side, he did not spell out the storms and troubles they would face, but his word guaranteed their arrival.Mark 4:35
Unbelief and unconfessed sin hold back God's handDoubt and unconfessed sin can separate us from God and prevent us from experiencing his power, just as the Israelites failed to enter the promised land due to unbelief.Isaiah 59:1
The Holy Spirit bears witness to God's promisesWhen storms arise, the Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that what God has said concerning us will surely come to pass.
Rejecting the lie that God is an unreliable streamThe speaker confesses that he sometimes doubted in his heart whether God would bring him all the way or leave him halfway like a deceptive stream.
Caleb had a different spirit and fully followed GodUnlike the ten spies and the rebelling Israelites who caused fear and disbelief, Caleb believed God was able and was brought into the promised land.
God's promises have no expiration dateBelievers are called to be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises of God, which do not expire.
God backed up his promise with an oath by himselfSince there is no one greater, God swore by himself to bless and multiply Abraham, giving believers strong encouragement and an anchor for the soul.
