God is Alive and I Stand Before Him Alone: Part 2 - Santosh Poonen - March 8, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/god-alive-stand-before-him-alone River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message emphasizes that true Christian satisfaction comes from recognizing that God is alive and standing before Him alone, regardless of external circumstances. The speaker encourages the audience to prioritize spending time alone with God, drawing parallels to Elijah's ministry, as this consistent communion is necessary for God to use an individual effectively. Ultimately, the goal is to desire to be conformed to Christ's image.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God is alive and I stand before him aloneThe foundational truth of the Christian life is recognizing that God is a living person and we stand before Him alone every single day.
Satisfied with God's face and likenessStarting the day satisfied in the presence and likeness of God prevents complaining and brings genuine contentment regardless of outward circumstances.
Developing the habit of being alone with GodBelievers must carve out quiet moments in their daily routines to be fed directly by God, just as Elijah was fed by the brook.
The coming famine for hearing the words of the LordDespite the abundance of available sermons, there is a serious spiritual famine for hearing the genuine, authoritative word of the Lord.Amos 8:11
Extracting the precious from the worthlessTo speak with God's anointing and authority, believers must repent of careless speech and separate what is precious from what is worthless.Jeremiah 15:19
Freedom from the fear of manWhen a person truly understands that they stand before God alone, they lose their paralyzing fear of what human opinions and powerful people can do.
Freedom from the love of moneyHumanity naturally serves the god of money, but true disciples of Jesus refuse to compromise their stand for earthly wealth and gifts.
The failure of Gehazi compared to ElijahWhile Elijah refused Naaman's wealth because he stood before God, Gehazi gave in to greed and chased after money, missing the true anointing.
Freedom from anxiety and worryBelievers cannot be used by God if their hearts are gripped by anxiety, fear, or worldly news headlines.
Opening our eyes to see God's unseen protectionJust as Elisha prayed for his servant's eyes to be opened, believers need spiritual sight to see that those who are with us are greater than the forces of the world.
