Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi, Ajay Chakravarthy - August 12, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the audience to rest in the assurance that God will perfect everything concerning them, drawing from Psalm 138. He emphasizes aligning oneself with the will of God in Christ, noting that while nothing is new under the sun, those aligned with God will abide forever. A core message is to not be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus Christ, even when it involves suffering, as following Christ requires a commitment that goes beyond natural ability.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God will perfect everything that concerns meThe speaker encourages believers with the reminder from Psalms that God will perfect everything concerning those who walk in Christ, providing rest against discouragement.
Nothing new under the sunDrawing from Ecclesiastes, the speaker notes that life's trials are not new, and those who align with God's will will abide forever.Ecclesiastes 1:9
Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our LordPaul's final exhortation to Timothy in Second Timothy urges him not to be ashamed of Christ or of Paul's imprisonment, but to partake in the afflictions of the gospel.2 Timothy 1:8
Glorifying God by bearing fruitBelievers are called to guard the words they have heard, avoid compromise, and glorify God by bearing the fruit of godliness in their daily lives.John 15:8
An interview with TimothyImagining an interview with Timothy reveals how Paul took him on as a son in the faith, the high cost of standing as Paul's co-worker, and Timothy's ultimate lack of regret.
Overcoming timidity and discouragementTimothy is reminded that God has not given a spirit of timidity, and Paul's own history as a persecutor who received mercy serves as an enduring encouragement against discouragement.
An interview with Mary of BethanyImagining an interview with Mary highlights her choice to sit at Jesus' feet, her grief and faith when her brother Lazarus died, and her simple act of pouring perfume.
No regrets in finishing the courseBoth Timothy and Mary reached the end of their lives with no regrets, having fulfilled their callings and found that secret devotion and perseverance are rewarded by God.
