Church of the City New York Defiant Joy: Live Up to Your Citizenship - Suzy Silk
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Aug 15, 2022 A preacher explains what it means to live as citizens of heaven and why spiritual gifts should be used, not tucked away. Topics include holiness as representation, authority and power for mission, and the practice of prayer and prophetic ministry. There is a call to reject lukewarm faith, set minds on things above, and live as longing foreigners reflecting heavenly priorities.
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Forgotten Gift Card Illustrates Unused Spiritual Gifts
- Suzy Silk used a forgotten restaurant gift card to illustrate Christians who receive spiritual gifts but never use them.
- She found the card a year later and it was worthless, paralleling believers who 'put away' what they've attained in Christ.
Three Things Christians Have Already Attained
- Suzy summarizes what believers have already attained as intimacy, holiness, and power.
- She connects 'knowing Christ,' imputed righteousness, and the power of his resurrection to these three practical realities.
Pursue Intimacy By Prayer And Scripture
- Lean into prayer and Scripture to pursue deep intimacy with God and expect to hear from him.
- Suzy urges personal time with the Lord instead of relying on commentaries or others to mediate God's voice.