(Clip) Your Obedience May Cost Others their Lives
Henry Blackaby emphasizes that obedience to God's calling may require great personal sacrifice and can impact the lives of others, urging spiritual readiness for God's transformative work.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of being willing vessels for God's work, highlighting a powerful encounter where a man is called to preach the gospel to China despite the risks involved. It underscores the need for obedience to God's calling, even when it may come at a great personal cost, and the profound impact of spiritual decisions in geopolitical events like the communication between North and South Korea.
Sermon Outline
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- God desires all to be saved, including North Koreans
- The call to prepare for God's work in difficult places
- The reality of fear and trembling in obedience
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- Personal encounter with a man called to preach in China
- The cost of obedience may be life-threatening
- The resolve to accept God's call despite risks
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- The importance of spiritual leaders discerning God's activity
- Observing spiritual movements beyond political decisions
- God's preparation for a mighty work through pastors
Key Quotes
“God commanded me to go and preach the gospel to China.” — Henry Blackaby
“For me to be obedient to God may cost others their life.” — Henry Blackaby
“When God's about to do something here, he starts it over here.” — Henry Blackaby
Application Points
- Be willing to obey God's call even when it involves personal risk or sacrifice.
- Pray for spiritual leaders to discern and prepare for God's movements.
- Trust that God is working behind the scenes to open doors for His kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does obedience to God mean in this sermon?
Obedience means responding to God's call even when it involves significant personal sacrifice or danger.
Why might obedience cost others their lives?
Because following God's call can lead to dangerous missions or situations that affect not only the believer but also those around them.
How does God prepare people for His work according to the sermon?
God begins by moving in the hearts of spiritual leaders and believers, preparing them through conviction and brokenness.
Is the change in Korea described as political or spiritual?
The sermon emphasizes it as a spiritual decision rather than a political one.
What should spiritual leaders be attentive to?
They should be sensitive to the tremors of God's activity and movements in their communities.