CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Tests Us Before He Can Use Us - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God's timing and preparation are crucial, as illustrated by the delay in the Israelites' journey out of Egypt due to Moses's unreadiness. The speaker warns that if individuals are lazy or uninterested in studying scripture and disciplining their lives—in prayer, study, and daily conduct—God's plan for their ministry can be significantly delayed or never materialize. Proper preparation is necessary for effective functioning within the body of Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's promise to Abraham about the land and descendantsGod tells Abraham in Genesis that his descendants will possess the land of Canaan after being strangers and slaves in another land for 400 years.Genesis 15:13
The 430-year discrepancy in ExodusWhen the Israelites finally leave Egypt, Exodus 12 states they lived there for 430 years instead of the 400 years prophesied earlier.Exodus 12:33Exodus 12:40
Having a curious mind to search out scriptureInstead of ignoring difficult questions in the Bible like lazy people, believers should study diligently because God never makes mistakes.
Why the timeline changed from 400 to 430 yearsGod intended for Moses to be trained and ready to deliver Israel by age 50, but because Moses was not ready, God's plan was delayed until he was 80.
Applying the lesson of delayed training to ourselvesGod tests and trains believers for a ministry in the body of Christ, but if a person is unresponsive, training that should take a short time can take decades or never happen.
Laziness in private life delays God's workMany parts of the body of Christ are paralyzed because believers are downright lazy in their private lives, homes, work attitudes, and spiritual disciplines.
The broader impact of an unprepared leaderThousands of Israelites suffered thirty extra years of slavery because one man was not ready, mirroring how the body of Christ suffers today.
Various spiritual functions in local churchesWhile not everyone is appointed as an apostle or teacher, there are many spiritual functions and everyday ministries available to believers.
The ministry of personal encouragementBelievers who never stand in a pulpit can still have a tremendous ministry of encouraging and building up others in personal conversation if they complete their training.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Tests Us Before He Can Use Us - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/god-tests-us-before-he-can-use-us
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
God's timing and preparation are crucial, as illustrated by the delay in the Israelites' journey out of Egypt due to Moses's unreadiness. The speaker warns that if individuals are lazy or uninterested in studying scripture and disciplining their lives—in prayer, study, and daily conduct—God's plan for their ministry can be significantly delayed or never materialize. Proper preparation is necessary for effective functioning within the body of Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's promise to Abraham about the land and descendantsGod tells Abraham in Genesis that his descendants will possess the land of Canaan after being strangers and slaves in another land for 400 years.Genesis 15:13
The 430-year discrepancy in ExodusWhen the Israelites finally leave Egypt, Exodus 12 states they lived there for 430 years instead of the 400 years prophesied earlier.Exodus 12:33Exodus 12:40
Having a curious mind to search out scriptureInstead of ignoring difficult questions in the Bible like lazy people, believers should study diligently because God never makes mistakes.
Why the timeline changed from 400 to 430 yearsGod intended for Moses to be trained and ready to deliver Israel by age 50, but because Moses was not ready, God's plan was delayed until he was 80.
Applying the lesson of delayed training to ourselvesGod tests and trains believers for a ministry in the body of Christ, but if a person is unresponsive, training that should take a short time can take decades or never happen.
Laziness in private life delays God's workMany parts of the body of Christ are paralyzed because believers are downright lazy in their private lives, homes, work attitudes, and spiritual disciplines.
The broader impact of an unprepared leaderThousands of Israelites suffered thirty extra years of slavery because one man was not ready, mirroring how the body of Christ suffers today.
Various spiritual functions in local churchesWhile not everyone is appointed as an apostle or teacher, there are many spiritual functions and everyday ministries available to believers.
The ministry of personal encouragementBelievers who never stand in a pulpit can still have a tremendous ministry of encouraging and building up others in personal conversation if they complete their training.
