God Looks At The Humble Who Tremble At His Word - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God does not look at impressive physical structures, but rather at the hearts of people who are humble, broken, and contrite in spirit. The speaker emphasizes that God desires those who recognize their own insignificance and tremble when confronted with God's word, as this is what truly constitutes God's house. True worship and presence are found in the people, not the buildings.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Where is the house that you can build for me?God asks the Israelites through Isaiah why they glory in a magnificent temple when their lives are full of sin like Sodom and Gomorrah.
To this one will I lookGod is not looking at physical buildings but rather looks for those who are humble and contrite in spirit.
Blessed are the poor in spiritJesus taught that the poor in spirit are blessed, which the Amplified Bible translates as those who rate themselves as insignificant.Matthew 5:3
Who trembles at my wordGod looks at the person who trembles at His word, meaning they take God's commands seriously and tremble until they obey them.
That is God's houseWhere two or three humble, broken people who tremble at the word of God come together, that is God's true house rather than any physical building.
Living in humility every day of the weekSunday is not the only important day; if believers live in humility and tremble at God's word all week, God's presence will fill their gathering.
God is in this placeWhen people gather with genuine humility, visitors will not notice a wonderful building, but will fall on their faces and declare that God is truly present.
