The Testimony of the Lord
Lenny shares his personal journey of faith, emphasizing the deep desire of God for believers to truly know Him and experience His fullness. He highlights that God's love is like that of a foolish lover, relentlessly pursuing us even when we are unfaithful. Every situation in life—joy or tragedy—is an opportunity for God to reveal Himself and deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. Lenny underscores that all needs—physical, emotional, spiritual—are met in Christ through a deeper revelation of His fullness, which is both quantitative and qualitative, surpassing human understanding.
He references scriptures from John and Colossians to illustrate that Jesus embodies the fullness of God, filling all creation with His presence. The testimony of Jesus includes His character—balance, harmony, and wholeness—and His power demonstrated through miracles and works that affirm His divine mission. Lenny urges believers not to settle for superficial Christianity but to seek a testimony that reflects both character and power, demonstrating the true nature of Christ. He challenges us to be willing to change, to allow the Spirit to move us beyond comfort zones, and to pursue a life that authentically mirrors Jesus' fullness. Ultimately, he emphasizes that every need and question is answered through a deeper revelation of Jesus, and that the church must strive for a balanced, powerful testimony that truly reflects Christ’s character and works.
Main Points Outline
God’s desire for believers to truly know Him and be intimate.
His love is relentless, pursuing us even when unfaithful.
Every life situation is an opportunity for God to reveal Himself.
All needs are met in Christ through a deeper revelation of His fullness.
Jesus’ character embodies balance, harmony, and wholeness.
The importance of demonstrating both character and power in the testimony of Christ.
Call for believers to be willing to change and allow the Spirit to lead.
Need for a church that reflects the fullness and power of Jesus Christ.
Every question and need is answered through a deeper revelation of Jesus.
Encouragement to pursue a genuine, balanced, and powerful testimony of Christ.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
