Summary

In this sermon, Benjamin Lee emphasizes the importance of praising God in all circumstances, drawing from biblical examples such as Job. He discusses the call to discipleship through encounters with Jesus, highlighting the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. The sermon explores themes of validation, the knowledge Jesus has of our hearts, and the comfort that comes from being seen by God. Benjamin encourages listeners to follow Jesus, overcome doubts, and find their worth in God's eyes, ultimately assuring them of their names being written in the Book of Life and the promise of greater things to come.

Takeaways

Every day is a moment to give praise to God.

Discipleship begins with a personal encounter with Jesus.

Jesus knows our hearts and flaws, yet still desires a relationship with us.

The desire for recognition can lead us down a dark path.

God sees us individually and knows our names.

We should find our worth in God's eyes, not in worldly validation.

Jesus comforts us by knowing our struggles and seeing our potential.

Following Jesus leads to greater things in life.

Our names are written in the Book of Life when we follow Christ.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Praise and Gratitude

02:37 Encountering Jesus: The Call to Discipleship

05:39 Recognizing the Messiah: The Journey of Faith

08:14 Understanding Jesus' Knowledge of Us

11:17 The Desire for Recognition and Validation

13:50 Jesus Knows Our Hearts and Flaws

16:36 The Comfort of Being Seen by God

19:06 The Call to Follow Jesus

21:53 Overcoming Doubts and Questions

24:33 Finding Worth in God's Eyes

27:17 The Assurance of Our Names in the Book of Life

29:43 The Promise of Greater Things to Come

32:46 Responding to the Call of Jesus