God is Coming To Rest In The Lowly Ones (Clip)
Brian Guerin emphasizes that God chooses to rest in the humble and lowly hearts rather than in the pursuit of earthly accolades and superficial glory.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing on the heart and true devotion to God, rather than seeking earthly accolades and attention. It highlights the humility and love shown by those who genuinely care for and glorify God, contrasting it with the allure of worldly recognition. The message warns against being distracted by the shiny and glamorous things of this world, as true rest and fulfillment are found in humble service and devotion to God.
Full Transcript
I'm just saying the heart, I'm addressing the heart, looking to grow followers and get YouTube plaques and all this stuff. And again, I'm not against, you do your thing. I'm just saying all this stuff's gonna melt in his eyes one day.
And he's not, he's coming through hidden manger, lowly ones that it's not false either. They're just, they just love him. They wanna glorify him.
They're not trying to search for earthly accolades and use clickbait imagery to pull more attention. They don't care about your attention. They're just happy enough being out in the dirt and caring for him, wrapping him, ministering to him and laying him in humility and death.
That's where he's gonna rest. This is it. And this is why so many people are gonna miss it.
Because we as humans fall for all the shiny and glittery and glamorous and notable.
Sermon Outline
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- The heart's true condition matters to God
- Earthly accolades and attention are fleeting
- God is not impressed by superficial glory
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- God comes through the hidden and lowly
- True worship is humble and sincere
- The manger symbolizes God's resting place
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- Many will miss God because of their love for glamour
- The contrast between human values and God's values
- Call to embrace humility and genuine devotion
Key Quotes
“All this stuff's gonna melt in his eyes one day.” — Brian Guerin
“He's coming through hidden manger, lowly ones that it's not false either.” — Brian Guerin
“They're just happy enough being out in the dirt and caring for him, wrapping him, ministering to him and laying him in humility and death.” — Brian Guerin
Application Points
- Focus on cultivating a humble heart that seeks God's presence rather than human praise.
- Avoid being distracted by flashy or glamorous things that do not honor God.
- Embrace genuine worship expressed through simple, sincere acts of love and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God rests in the lowly?
It means God chooses to dwell in humble, sincere hearts rather than in those seeking fame or superficial recognition.
Why does Brian Guerin criticize seeking earthly accolades?
Because such pursuits are temporary and do not align with God's desire for genuine worship and humility.
How can I avoid missing God's presence?
By focusing on sincere love and humility rather than being distracted by flashy or glamorous things.
What is the significance of the manger in this sermon?
The manger represents God's coming in humility and resting among the lowly rather than the proud.