CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Maximum Christian And The Way Of The Cross - Zac Poonen
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Summary
This devotion challenges believers to prioritize God's interests and purposes above human approval and expectations, calling them to embrace the way of the cross by dying to self-interest and living for God's kingdom agenda rather than seeking to please people.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Giving God the very bestGod is gathering people who want to give Him their very best rather than the dregs of their lives after living for themselves.
The law of the grain of wheatJesus taught that a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die to bring forth much fruit, illustrating the necessity of dying to self.
Beyond activity to true fellowshipTrue fire for God is not merely religious activity like visiting hospitals, but producing disciples willing to die to themselves.
The connection between the church and the crossThe first time Jesus spoke about His church in Matthew 16 was also the first time He spoke about His suffering and death on the cross.
Taking up your crossFollowing Jesus requires denying oneself and taking up one's own cross, which means dying to self and living for God.
Peter's rebuke and the voice of SatanPeter went from receiving revelation from heaven to being rebuked as Satan when he tried to prevent Jesus from going to the cross.
Avoiding the way of the crossTelling Jesus or oneself to avoid the way of the cross is the voice of the devil and the root of tension and strife among believers.
God's interests versus our own interestsBelievers who live comfortable lives while giving minimum effort to God are setting their minds on their own interests rather than God's.
The promise to those who honor GodGod will honor those who put Him first and seek His kingdom, promising to provide everything they need on earth.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Maximum Christian And The Way Of The Cross - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/the-maximum-christian-and-the-way-of-the-cross
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
This devotion challenges believers to prioritize God's interests and purposes above human approval and expectations, calling them to embrace the way of the cross by dying to self-interest and living for God's kingdom agenda rather than seeking to please people.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Giving God the very bestGod is gathering people who want to give Him their very best rather than the dregs of their lives after living for themselves.
The law of the grain of wheatJesus taught that a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die to bring forth much fruit, illustrating the necessity of dying to self.
Beyond activity to true fellowshipTrue fire for God is not merely religious activity like visiting hospitals, but producing disciples willing to die to themselves.
The connection between the church and the crossThe first time Jesus spoke about His church in Matthew 16 was also the first time He spoke about His suffering and death on the cross.
Taking up your crossFollowing Jesus requires denying oneself and taking up one's own cross, which means dying to self and living for God.
Peter's rebuke and the voice of SatanPeter went from receiving revelation from heaven to being rebuked as Satan when he tried to prevent Jesus from going to the cross.
Avoiding the way of the crossTelling Jesus or oneself to avoid the way of the cross is the voice of the devil and the root of tension and strife among believers.
God's interests versus our own interestsBelievers who live comfortable lives while giving minimum effort to God are setting their minds on their own interests rather than God's.
The promise to those who honor GodGod will honor those who put Him first and seek His kingdom, promising to provide everything they need on earth.
