In a world where lawlessness is increasing and love is growing cold, where do you find your stability? Discover the power of knowing your true identity is firmly planted in God's incomprehensible love.
The Context
Continuing our series "Your REAL ID," this message dives deep into Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3. We explore the vast dimensions of Christ's love—breadth, length, height, and depth—comparing them to the unsearchable size of the universe. We also look at the prophetic warnings in Matthew 24 regarding the state of the world and the believer's response to it.
The Core Message
The central truth of this message is that as believers, we are not just going through life; we are rooted and grounded in love and complete in Christ. This "agape" love is not a fleeting emotion but an act of the will and a firm foundation that withstands the storms of life. Just as tree roots seek deep nourishment, we must ensure our spiritual roots are drawing from the living water of the Word rather than the "sewage" of worldly philosophies that attempt to take us captive.
We also address the reality of living in the "last days." With lawlessness rising, there is a spiritual chilling effect that causes the love of many to grow cold. However, by understanding our identity as God's beloved, we can resist this cooling. By staying connected to the truth and wearing the armor of God, we can remain vibrant, effectively testifying to the Gospel and standing firm regardless of external circumstances or persecution.
The Application
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Deepen Your Roots: Actively choose to draw nourishment from the Word of God rather than the negativity of the news cycle.
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Guard Your Heart: Recognize the temptation to let your love grow cold due to the world's lawlessness and actively choose to walk in agape love.
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Reject Falsehoods: Use the Word of God as a weapon to tear down lies and mental strongholds that contradict your identity.
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Embrace Completeness: Remind yourself daily that you are already "complete" in Christ; you do not need to earn your value through worldly success.
Conclusion
Join us to solidify your foundation and learn how to stand strong in your identity as God’s beloved, no matter what is happening in the world around you.
Here are some of the concepts we'll be touching on in today's message:
Identity, Ephesians, Agape Love, Spiritual Roots, Matthew 24, Last Days, Lawlessness, Persecution, Completeness In Christ, Foundation, Truth, Spiritual Warfare, Strongholds, The Universe, Testimony
Scripture References:
Ephesians 3:14-19, Colossians 2:6-10, Matthew 24:3-14, 1 John 4:7-12, Psalm 1:1-3, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 5:1-2
