God Orders Things in Your Life To Make You Like Jesus (Clip)
Zac Poonen teaches that God sovereignly orders every circumstance in believers' lives to transform them into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of believing in God's sovereignty and how it leads to a life filled with thanksgiving. It highlights the importance of understanding that God orchestrates everything for our ultimate good, shaping us to be more like Jesus Christ.
Full Transcript
If you believe verse 28 and 29, I tell you, it will not only be Thanksgiving week for you, it'll be a Thanksgiving a year. And not only Thanksgiving year, but your Thanksgiving life, lifetime. I have learned that in the last few years.
I didn't know it all my life because nobody taught me this when I was a young Christian. I wish every single young Christian would be taught this from a very young, soon as they are born again. Believe that God is so sovereignly in control that he makes everything work for your good.
And that good is not what you think is good to make you like Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline
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I. Understanding God's Sovereignty
- God controls all circumstances in our lives
- Nothing happens outside His divine plan
- Believers can trust His sovereign will
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II. The Purpose of God's Ordering
- God works all things for our good
- Good means becoming like Jesus Christ
- Trials and blessings both contribute to sanctification
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III. Living with Thanksgiving
- Believing God's sovereignty leads to continual thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving should be a lifestyle, not just a season
- Gratitude grows from trusting God's plan
Key Quotes
“Believe that God is so sovereignly in control that he makes everything work for your good.” — Zac Poonen
“And that good is not what you think is good to make you like Jesus Christ.” — Zac Poonen
“If you believe verse 28 and 29, I tell you, it will not only be Thanksgiving week for you, it'll be a Thanksgiving a year.” — Zac Poonen
Application Points
- Trust God’s sovereign control in every situation you face.
- View all life experiences as tools God uses to make you more like Jesus.
- Cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving regardless of circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God orders everything in our lives?
It means God sovereignly controls every event and circumstance to fulfill His purpose for us.
How does God’s ordering make us like Jesus?
God uses all experiences, good and bad, to shape our character and conform us to Christ’s image.
Why should believers have a life of thanksgiving?
Because trusting God’s sovereign plan brings peace and gratitude beyond temporary circumstances.
Is this teaching relevant for new Christians?
Yes, Zac emphasizes that young believers should learn this truth early to grow in faith and trust.