God's preparation is a fundamental concept in the Bible, emphasizing the sovereign and providential nature of God's involvement in human affairs. According to Romans 8:28, "all things work together for good to those who love God," illustrating God's preparatory work in the lives of believers. As seen in Psalms 23:1, where David declares "the Lord is my shepherd," God's preparation is often manifest in the guidance and care He provides for His people, leading them through life's challenges and shaping their experiences for their ultimate benefit. Furthermore, in Jeremiah 29:11, God assures His people that He has "plans to prosper you and not to harm you," demonstrating the purposeful and redemptive nature of His preparatory work in the lives of those who trust in Him.
Zac Poonen emphasizes that God relies on broken individuals to fulfill His purposes on Earth, using the life of Moses as a prime example. He illustrates how Moses' early life in Pharaoh's palace, despite his education and abilities, did not prepare him for God's work until he underwent 40 years of h
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following four directions in order to receive the life and health that come from God's word. The first direction is to attend to God's words and listen with humility and teachability. The second direction is to keep God's promises in focus an
In this sermon, the pastor shares his personal experiences and the impact of God's work in his life. He mentions a powerful message he preached and the warm spirit in the Sunday morning service. The pastor also talks about a miraculous healing he received, where his shorter leg was lengthened throug
The video is a sermon on the topic of brokenness and the principle behind it. The speaker refers to John chapter 12, where Jesus talks about the concept of a grain of wheat falling into the earth and dying in order to bear much fruit. The speaker emphasizes that in life, we are constantly being shap
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a fixed heart in times of trouble. He warns that America is heading towards serious trouble and those whose hearts are not fixed will go to pieces. The preacher encourages believers to trust in God and not fear man, even in the face of
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the incredible task that God gave to Moses. He was instructed to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Hebrew people. Moses was initially hesitant and overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, but God assured him that He would be with him every step of the
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's targeting of our areas of brokenness. Brokenness, according to the speaker, is God's way of dealing with our self-life and bringing us into submission to the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses the example of Peter, who had to be
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of brokenness and its significance in a person's life. He explains that humans have a body, soul, and spirit, and that before being broken, there is a constant struggle and friction within oneself. The speaker emphasizes that surrendering and laying
In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and highlights the consequences of resisting and rebelling against God. He emphasizes that resisting God comes at a great cost to individuals. The preacher believes that if someone honestly evaluates their life, they will realize that the lo
In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the grace of God and expresses wonder at how God could love, be patient, forgiving, forbearing, good, gracious, and kind to him despite his flaws and sins. The preacher emphasizes that going through a process of brokenness can deepen one's understanding of Go