March 21 | Daily Devotion | Seek For The Witness Of The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMarch 20, 202411mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The message emphasizes that Christian life requires continuous spiritual progress, comparing it to the daily progression seen in creation. The speaker warns against complacency, stressing that true security must come from the internal witness of the Holy Spirit confirming one's identity as a child of God, rather than external validation like baptism or church commitment. Believers must continually seek this assurance to live confidently knowing God's care and provision.

Outline

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Progressing daily like the creationJust as creation progressed day by day in Genesis, our inner man must be continuously renewed and grow day by day without backsliding.2 Corinthians 4:16

The sadness of a lack of spiritual growthObserving many believers over decades reveals a sorrowful lack of progress, akin to staying in the first grade year after year.

Entering school through the new birthIf you are truly born again and surrendered to Christ, you have entered God's school where yearly and daily progress is expected.

The root cause of stagnation is a lack of assuranceMany believers struggle to grow because they lack the deep inner assurance that God has truly accepted them.

The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spiritDo not rest on human approval or church lists; seek until the Holy Spirit gives you the personal witness that you are a child of God.Romans 8:16

The difference between the Old and New CovenantsWhile the Old Covenant relied on external birth and circumcision, the New Covenant requires a genuine inner birth that cannot be guaranteed by human baptisms alone.

Holding fast to the beginning of our confidenceWe must seek the Holy Spirit earnestly so that we know God is our father and can cry out Abba, Father with deep assurance.

Finding security in the Father's personal careWake up every day knowing that your heavenly father cares for you deeply, numbers the hairs on your head, and has planned your day.

The secret to escaping jealousy and competitionOnce you truly know God is your heavenly dad, you will never be jealous of others or compare yourself with anyone on earth.

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