The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord - Zac Poonen (கர்த்தருக்கு பயப்படும் ஆவி)
Dates : 14th,15th and 16th January 2017 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) Theme: Growing in Heavenly wisdom
Summary
True wisdom is achieved through a dual process: maturing in thought while maintaining the childlike dependence on God in the heart. The speaker emphasizes that studying God's Word is essential for intellectual growth, citing Paul's instruction to Timothy. Furthermore, wisdom is cultivated by living under God's grace, as exemplified by Jesus's own growth, and by honoring one's parents while maintaining spiritual discernment.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The necessity of studying God's wordThe Bible is an inexhaustible well of wisdom that must be studied to avoid missing the most important aspects of life.
How Timothy gained wisdomPaul chose Timothy as a co-worker because Timothy had been taught the sacred writings by his mother, which equipped him for good works.
The foundation of wisdomTrue wisdom is built through the Holy Spirit, starting with the essential spiritual foundations that must be maintained throughout life.
The fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdomThe fear of the Lord is the essential 'alphabet' that a believer needs to maintain until the end of their life.
Jesus used His power only as the Father commandedBecause Jesus lived in the fear of the Lord, He refused to use His power for personal convenience, such as turning stones into bread while hungry.
The impact of God's fear on the churchFollowing the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, a great fear of God came upon the whole church, creating a deep desire for holiness.Acts 5:11–13
Do not judge by what your eyes seeTrue fear of God means refusing to believe rumors or visual impressions without investigation, rather than judging based on outward appearances.
The danger of favoritism in the churchMany believers and leaders struggle with partiality, choosing to believe bad reports about people they dislike while ignoring the faults of their favorites.
The biblical mandate to investigate before actingTo grow in wisdom, we must follow the biblical pattern of thoroughly searching out and inquiring into matters before taking action or forming conclusions.Deuteronomy 13:12–13
Jesus's pattern of desperate prayerDuring his earthly life, Jesus prayed with loud crying and tears because he was desperate to remain sinless. This intense devotion is what allowed him to learn obedience through the fear of God.
The priority of the Spirit of FearThe speaker argues that having the Spirit of the fear of the Lord is more vital than the gift of tongues, as many who speak in tongues lack a true reverence for God.
Finding deliverance through groaning and seekingJust as God heard the Israelites' groans in Egypt and brought them deliverance, He hears those who seek Him with all their hearts to overcome sin. The speaker shares his personal testimony of how God unexpectedly met him to stop a cycle of spiritual defeat.Exodus 2:23
The true passion: becoming like JesusThe speaker expresses that his only real desire is to be like Jesus Christ rather than seeking fame as a great preacher or elder.
A prayer for grace and transformationA prayer asking God to help His people be well-pleasing to Him, to fill them with the Holy Spirit, and to lead them from glory to glory.
The new commandment to loveReflecting on the brevity of life, the speaker presents Jesus' new commandment to love one another just as He has loved us.
