Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch - June 7, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message emphasizes that outward prosperity or worldly success is no guarantee of acceptance with God; true security comes from being complete in Christ. The speaker encourages listeners to rely on the Holy Spirit to confirm that God cares for them, reminding them that as God's children, they are joint heirs with Jesus Christ. The core message is to cry out for the Spirit of comfort, which assures believers of God's care and guides them toward true repentance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Does earthly success mean acceptance with God?Cain and Esau both went on to build cities and prosper outwardly even though they were rejected by God, showing that worldly success is not a sign of spiritual standing.Genesis 4:17
Finding completeness in Jesus ChristBelievers are complete in Christ Jesus, which frees us from the traps of comparison, suspicion, and partiality.Colossians 2:9–10
God cares for us in the midst of worldly chaosEven when faced with earth's confusion and death, God remains in control of human affairs and assures His children that He cares for them.
The Holy Spirit bears witness that we are God's childrenThe Holy Spirit works as a comforter to assure our hearts that we are children of God and joint heirs with Christ.Romans 8:16–17
The disciples' lack of understanding despite hearing the truthEven after hearing truth from Christ for three years, the disciples struggled to understand His suffering, death, and resurrection, often misinterpreting His words.
Doubt and sadness among the followers after the resurrectionWhen the women reported that Jesus had risen, the disciples did not believe them, and they experienced widespread confusion, fear, and sorrow.
Jesus meets the disciples on the road to EmmausThe Lord met the two weeping disciples on the road to Emmaus, concealing His identity while expounding the scriptures to them until their eyes were opened.
Jesus appears to the gathered disciples and opens their mindsWhen Jesus stood among the terrified disciples, He graciously showed them His hands and feet, quieted their troubled thoughts, and opened their understanding to the scriptures.
