The Time When the Lord Wants to Visit Us (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- November 18, 2020
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Summary
The message emphasizes that God has a specific time to visit His people, urging the listeners not to waste time. It draws parallels from biblical examples, such as the Israelites' journey and the life of Jesus, to illustrate that God's timing is sovereign and often involves periods of struggle and waiting. The core message is to live in a state of readiness and divine love, recognizing that God's visitations bring profound blessings and truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recognizing the times of God's visitationThe speaker reflects on how God visits His people during times of testing and how people often miss these moments because they refuse suffering.
Learning through physical trials and arthritisSharing personal testimony of severe rheumatoid arthritis and caring for small children while hosting meetings, the speaker highlights learning divine love through pain.
God hearing the cries of slaves in EgyptExamining Exodus chapter two, the speaker reminds listeners how God saw the suffering of the Israelites and came down to deliver them.
Jacob's wrestling with God at PenielThe speaker turns to the story of Jacob, explaining how God broke his self-sufficiency and manipulation through a physical wrestling match.
Finding God in helplessness and widowhoodRecounting experiences of taking in two girls and witnessing the struggles of widows, the speaker emphasizes how God visits the helpless.
Martha and Mary's example of hospitalityLooking at Luke chapter ten, the speaker contrasts Martha's complaining hospitality with Mary's posture, exposing the danger of inward murmuring while serving.
Confronting inward complaints in serviceThe speaker confesses personal failure in hosting believers while harboring secret complaints and pride about being a good cook and manager.
Repenting of inner idols and strivingCiting Ezekiel, the speaker urges believers to deal with the idols set up in their hearts and repent of secret rebellion and complaining.
Mary pouring perfume on JesusThe speaker highlights Mary of Bethany pouring expensive perfume on Jesus as an act of devotion taught through adversity.
Suffering outside the camp with JesusDrawing from Hebrews, the speaker explains the call to go outside the camp to Jesus, bearing His reproach and embracing His suffering.
Surrendering to take up the crossThe speaker encourages listeners to surrender their lives completely to the Lord, taking up the cross without compromising their faith during family and social gatherings.
Closing prayer of surrender and trustConcluding with prayer, the speaker thanks God for His visitation through suffering, asking for grace to remain faithful and pass a godly testimony to the next generation.
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