Furthering God's Great Plans Through Our Lives — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 4, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/furthering-gods-great-plans-through-our-lives River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that believers should dedicate their limited time and lives to furthering God's great plans rather than pursuing personal ambitions. The speaker emphasizes that life is numbered, urging listeners to use their time wisely, drawing parallels between financial scarcity and the scarcity of time. He concludes by assuring the audience of God's unwavering desire for them, citing the parable of the Prodigal Son to counter feelings of being unwanted.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Our days on earth are numberedBecause all our days on earth have been numbered, we cannot afford to waste a single one and should desire to further God's great plans through our lives.
How Jesus glorified God on this earthJesus glorified God by completing the work that was given Him to do, showing that we also have a specific work to finish.John 17:4
Does God truly want me?Just as Jesus specifically chose and wanted His disciples, He reassures anyone who feels unwanted or has failed that He fully accepts and desires them.Mark 3:13
God's word will never pass awayEven if earthly mothers might forget, God promises He will never forget us, and we must build our lives upon His unshakeable word.Isaiah 49:15
Seeking God's presence is the first thingGod primarily called His disciples to be with Him before sending them out to preach and cast out demons.Mark 3:14
Mary sitting at Jesus' feetMary chose the necessary thing by sitting at the Lord's feet to hear His word and prioritize His presence.
Jesus prioritized time alone with the FatherDespite having a busy ministry and many demands, Jesus consistently woke up early to go to a secluded place and pray.Mark 1:35
Ministering directly to the LordAfter listening to the Lord, Mary also ministered directly to Him by anointing His body, demonstrating a life poured out in devotion to Jesus.
Offering living water to a thirsty worldJust as Jesus offered living water to the Samaritan woman at the well, He sends us to take living water to people in our schools and workplaces who are drinking from the world and still thirsting.
Being about our Father's businessFrom a young age, Jesus understood He must be about His Father's business, and like Peter's mother-in-law who was healed, we should immediately wait on and serve the Lord.Matthew 8:14
Doing what we can for the LordGod does not expect more than we can do; He is pleased when we simply do what we are able within our own circles of life.
Manifesting the sweet aroma of ChristGod leads us in triumph to manifest through our lives the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him, spreading the fragrance of Christ further to others.2 Corinthians 2:14
