2nd June 2019 - Fear Not The Coming Days - Charles Banna
2nd June 2019 - Fear Not The Coming Days - Charles Banna
Summary
The message advises believers not to fear the coming days, drawing parallels between the anxieties of the last days and the mirages of false promises. Instead of worrying about the future, the speaker urges the audience to live each day with a good conscience, citing the example of Paul's boldness. True preparation involves understanding that trials and persecution are expected, and the ultimate comfort comes from knowing Christ is always present.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What are the characteristics of the last days?Jesus warned his disciples to be on guard and ready for the last days, noting that people's hearts will fail them because of fear and anxiety.Luke 21:34
Realize that difficult times will comePaul warns that difficult times will come in the last days, characterized by selfishness, greed, and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.2 Timothy 3:1
Living with a good conscienceA good conscience acts like a good pillow that allows you to sleep peacefully even in severe trials, much like the apostle Paul who lived with a perfectly good conscience before God.
The origin of fear and the remedy for sinThe first mention of fear in the Bible is in Genesis when Adam hid from God because of sin, but God offers the remedy to conquer sin rather than be conquered by it.Genesis 3:10
Clear your accounts and live with boldnessTrue repentance involves restitution and clearing past wrongs, allowing believers to walk with a bold countenance rather than being weighed down by hidden guilt.
Jesus offers peace and presence in tribulationJesus promised that in this world we will have tribulation, but we can take courage because He has overcome the world and the Father is always with us.John 16:33
Believe God's promises so you will lastDoubt invites fear into our hearts just as it did when Peter looked at the waves, but Isaiah reminds us that if we do not believe God's promises, we shall not last.Isaiah 7:9
God works all things together for goodBecause God is intimately aware of every detail and causes all things to work together for our good, we do not need to be in dismay over what is coming.
God is with us through waters and fireGod assures His people that when they pass through deep waters and fiery trials, He will be with them so that the flames will not burn them.Isaiah 43:2
The Lord will bring us safely to His heavenly kingdomPaul's ultimate confidence at the end of his life was that the Lord would deliver him from every evil deed and bring him safely into His heavenly kingdom.2 Timothy 4:18
