(Clip) Covind-19 World-wide Panic! What do we Do？
Zac Poonen teaches that in the midst of global fear and uncertainty, believers must trust in God, lift their heads, and find hope in the imminent return of Christ.
This sermon reflects on the concept of walking into the unknown future with God's guidance, emphasizing the assurance and safety found in putting our hand in the hand of God. It draws from Luke's gospel, highlighting Jesus' warning about the fear that will grip men's hearts as the end approaches, but also encouraging believers to stand firm and lift up their heads in anticipation of Christ's return.
Full Transcript
Which says I Said to the man who stood at the gate of the new year give me a light By which I can walk safely Into the unknown future and he said go out Go forth and put your hand in the hand of God and that will be better to you than light and And Safer than a known way, so it's very lovely to think about that So as we look into the future we remember what Jesus said that As we approach the end the end men's hearts will fail them for fear Luke's gospel We read that Jesus warned us that men's hearts Will fail them for fear thinking of all the things that are coming upon the earth We get that passage first of all in Luke 17 He spoke about the days will come verse 22 When you will long to see one of the days the Son of Man and you will not see it Days will come when you will long to see Coming of the Lord and it wouldn't yet have come and he warned us further in chapter 21 In verse 26 men's hearts will faint for fear with the expectation of the things Which are coming in the world It look as if all hell has broken loose and everyone all over the world is in a panic, but then What must you do verse 28 when these things begin to happen Straighten up and Lift up your heads Because your redemption is drawing near when men's hearts are in a panic a true child of God Jesus told us to lift up our heads and Know that these are signs that Christ's coming is near
Sermon Outline
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- The uncertainty of the future and the human desire for guidance
- The importance of trusting God rather than relying on our own understanding
- The metaphor of putting our hand in God's hand for safety
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- Jesus' warnings about the end times and the fear that will grip men's hearts
- The signs of the times as described in Luke 17 and 21
- The global panic caused by crises like COVID-19
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- The call to believers to straighten up and lift up their heads
- The promise that redemption is near despite the chaos
- Encouragement to maintain faith and hope in God's plan
Key Quotes
“Go out, go forth and put your hand in the hand of God and that will be better to you than light and safer than a known way.” — Zac Poonen
“Men's hearts will fail them for fear with the expectation of the things which are coming in the world.” — Zac Poonen
“Straighten up and lift up your heads because your redemption is drawing near.” — Zac Poonen
Application Points
- In times of global crisis, actively choose to trust God rather than succumb to fear.
- Remember the signs of the times as reminders to keep your faith and hope alive.
- Lift your head and live with the confident expectation of Christ’s imminent return.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Zac Poonen say about fear during crises?
He encourages believers to not let fear overwhelm them but to trust in God’s sovereignty and promises.
How should Christians respond to world-wide panic according to the sermon?
Christians should lift up their heads, remain steadfast in faith, and remember that these events signal Christ’s return.
Which Bible passages does the sermon focus on?
The sermon primarily references Luke 17:22 and Luke 21:26-28 regarding the end times and fear.
What is the significance of 'putting your hand in the hand of God'?
It symbolizes trusting God’s guidance and protection as safer than relying on human knowledge.