CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that major life decisions and ministry efforts should not be based solely on personal feelings or isolated verses, but must be confirmed within the body of Christ. He draws parallels from the calling of Paul and Barnabas, stressing the importance of seeking counsel from godly people. Ultimately, he advises believers to humble themselves and align their thinking with God's, recognizing that God's ways are vastly different from human ways.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How God speaks through His wordWhen reading the Bible, we should ask the Lord to speak directly to us through His word, sometimes focusing deeply on just a single verse.
The example of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13God had already called Paul and Barnabas for ministry, but they waited while ministering and fasting until the Holy Spirit's direction was confirmed by the local church.
Waiting for confirmation in humilityTrue humility means not acting completely independently or arrogantly, but seeking counsel and confirmation from other godly members in the body of Christ.
Receiving personal confirmation to leave the NavyWhen the speaker was deciding to leave the Navy nearly 60 years ago, a respected man of God unexpectedly walked up to him and asked about leaving, providing the exact confirmation he sought.
Going out to serve based on need versus God's timingMany people rush into ministry just because they see a great need in the world, but acting without proper divine guidance often leads to disastrous results.
God's ways are higher than our waysGod explains in Isaiah that His thoughts and ways are as high above ours as the heavens are above the earth, meaning human logic does not dictate His timing.
Avoiding foolishness by balancing scriptureWe must not isolate single verses or tempt God foolishly like the devil tempted Jesus to jump from the temple; scripture must be balanced with the whole counsel of God.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/we-walk-by-faith-and-not-by-sight
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that major life decisions and ministry efforts should not be based solely on personal feelings or isolated verses, but must be confirmed within the body of Christ. He draws parallels from the calling of Paul and Barnabas, stressing the importance of seeking counsel from godly people. Ultimately, he advises believers to humble themselves and align their thinking with God's, recognizing that God's ways are vastly different from human ways.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How God speaks through His wordWhen reading the Bible, we should ask the Lord to speak directly to us through His word, sometimes focusing deeply on just a single verse.
The example of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13God had already called Paul and Barnabas for ministry, but they waited while ministering and fasting until the Holy Spirit's direction was confirmed by the local church.
Waiting for confirmation in humilityTrue humility means not acting completely independently or arrogantly, but seeking counsel and confirmation from other godly members in the body of Christ.
Receiving personal confirmation to leave the NavyWhen the speaker was deciding to leave the Navy nearly 60 years ago, a respected man of God unexpectedly walked up to him and asked about leaving, providing the exact confirmation he sought.
Going out to serve based on need versus God's timingMany people rush into ministry just because they see a great need in the world, but acting without proper divine guidance often leads to disastrous results.
God's ways are higher than our waysGod explains in Isaiah that His thoughts and ways are as high above ours as the heavens are above the earth, meaning human logic does not dictate His timing.
Avoiding foolishness by balancing scriptureWe must not isolate single verses or tempt God foolishly like the devil tempted Jesus to jump from the temple; scripture must be balanced with the whole counsel of God.
