The Secret Of Living A Dynamic Life | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
The Secret Of Living A Dynamic Life | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
Jesus declared, “You are the light of the world.” This means we are called to actively engage with the world, but not merely in a natural way—we must act supernaturally, empowered by God.
The book of Hebrews speaks about laboring to enter God’s rest, connecting it to the Jewish observance of the Sabbath. When Jesus was crucified, His body had to be placed in the tomb before sundown, as the Sabbath was beginning. He Himself labored on Friday, fulfilling His mission, and when He declared, “It is finished,” He entered into rest. His work of salvation was completed just before the Sabbath.
As believers, we are called to labor in faith, just as Hebrews instructs us:
The Truth About Grace and Works
A widespread misconception exists in modern Christianity—some believe that any form of effort or works is wrong, labeling it as legalism. There are even teachings of hyper-grace, claiming that conviction of sin is not from God and that believers should do nothing at all.
However, this is not biblical. The Apostle Paul—who taught more about grace than anyone except Christ Himself—made it clear:
Works are not the enemy of salvation; rather, they are its evidence. Ephesians 2:10 states:
This means that the focus should not be on what we do for God, but on allowing God to work through us. The real secret is learning how to become the work of God—to be His hands and feet on Earth.
Walking in the Power of God: The Example of Great Men of Faith
Looking at Scripture, the most dynamic figures—Moses, David, Elijah, and Paul—all had something in common:
- They were men of action.
- Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt.
- David was a warrior and king.
- Elijah boldly confronted false prophets.
- Paul tirelessly spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire.
- They were people of deep prayer and intimacy with God.
- Moses spoke with God face to face.
- David poured his heart out in the Psalms, longing for God’s presence.
- Elijah was a man of unceasing prayer.
- Paul experienced divine visions and revelations.
These men demonstrated that a life of faith is both prayerful and active. They didn’t just believe—they acted on their faith.
The Correct Order: Grace First, Then Action
Some misunderstand the relationship between faith and works. We do not work to earn salvation or to make God love us more. Instead, grace must lead to action.
- Faith without works is dead. (James 2:17)
- Grace produces transformation. (Titus 2:11-12)
- Salvation empowers us to live righteously. (Ephesians 2:10)
The Ultimate Example: Jesus Christ
Who is the perfect example of faith in action? Jesus Himself.
- He was a man of miracles, always moving from town to town, healing and teaching.
- He was also a man of deep prayer, spending nights alone with the Father.
If we truly follow Christ, our faith must be active. It is not merely believing—it is living out what we believe.
Grace leads to transformation, and transformation leads to action. That is the dynamic life we are called to live in Christ!
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