Speaker:
Bobby McDonald
Title:
6 Ways God Uses Affliction
Date:
03/06/2022
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
God uses affliction not just to remove problems, but to build us up and make us more like Jesus Christ. This process involves developing a deep, consistent rest in God, even during storms, and learning to love unconditionally, mirroring God's impartial love. Ultimately, affliction is a tool for spiritual refinement, enabling us to overcome challenges through Christ's power.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does biblical deliverance mean?God's ways are higher than ours, and deliverance does not always mean our problems immediately go away, as seen in the lives of Paul and Timothy.Psalm 34:19
Overwhelmingly conquer through ChristRomans 8 shows that God delivers us by helping us overcome and turning our affliction into something good for His kingdom.
Number one: Purify us from sin and make us like JesusGod uses trials to conform us to the image of His Son, teaching us consistency, rest in the middle of storms, and how to love our enemies.Romans 8:28–29
Number two: Draw us nearer to the LordHard times drive us to lean on God, find refuge in Him, and experience His nearness when we are brokenhearted.
Number three: Humble us and keep us from prideJust as God gave manna to the Israelites to humble them, He uses long-lasting difficulties to keep us dependent on Him instead of our own strength.2 Corinthians 12:7
Number four: Give us an opportunity to glorify GodUnlike an entirely comfortable life, faithfulness in trials gives us something meaningful to offer back to God on the judgment day.
Number five: See things from a heavenly perspectiveAffliction helps us see our own deep-seated sin and lack of understanding, leading us to repentance and trust in God's wisdom, much like Job.
Number six: Give us a heart and sympathy for othersGod comforts us in our afflictions so we can turn around and comfort others who are going through similar struggles.
Speaker:
Bobby McDonald
Title:
6 Ways God Uses Affliction
Date:
03/06/2022
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
God uses affliction not just to remove problems, but to build us up and make us more like Jesus Christ. This process involves developing a deep, consistent rest in God, even during storms, and learning to love unconditionally, mirroring God's impartial love. Ultimately, affliction is a tool for spiritual refinement, enabling us to overcome challenges through Christ's power.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does biblical deliverance mean?God's ways are higher than ours, and deliverance does not always mean our problems immediately go away, as seen in the lives of Paul and Timothy.Psalm 34:19
Overwhelmingly conquer through ChristRomans 8 shows that God delivers us by helping us overcome and turning our affliction into something good for His kingdom.
Number one: Purify us from sin and make us like JesusGod uses trials to conform us to the image of His Son, teaching us consistency, rest in the middle of storms, and how to love our enemies.Romans 8:28–29
Number two: Draw us nearer to the LordHard times drive us to lean on God, find refuge in Him, and experience His nearness when we are brokenhearted.
Number three: Humble us and keep us from prideJust as God gave manna to the Israelites to humble them, He uses long-lasting difficulties to keep us dependent on Him instead of our own strength.2 Corinthians 12:7
Number four: Give us an opportunity to glorify GodUnlike an entirely comfortable life, faithfulness in trials gives us something meaningful to offer back to God on the judgment day.
Number five: See things from a heavenly perspectiveAffliction helps us see our own deep-seated sin and lack of understanding, leading us to repentance and trust in God's wisdom, much like Job.
Number six: Give us a heart and sympathy for othersGod comforts us in our afflictions so we can turn around and comfort others who are going through similar struggles.
