Dante Gebel #418 | La felicidad de no tener nada

Introduction

The video begins with music playing in the background.

Nehemiah and the Unstoppable River

This section introduces the concept of an unstoppable river and its connection to the book of Nehemiah.

• Nehemiah is a lesser-known book but serves as a model for revival.

• Nehemiah is rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, which were in ruins.

• The Lord commands them to rejoice and have a spirit of joy.

• The joy of the Lord is their strength.

The Unstoppable River Continues

The theme of the unstoppable river continues, emphasizing the importance of genuine joy.

• The river of God's joy never stops flowing.

• Genuine joy comes from understanding and obeying God's word.

• Celebrating with food, drink, and sharing with those in need brings great joy.

Understanding God's Orders

Exploring God's orders to His people regarding celebration and generosity.

• God instructs His people to eat rich food and drink sweet wine.

• They are also commanded to share portions with those who have nothing to eat.

• The joy of the Lord gives strength and energy.

Differentiating True Joy from Carnal Rejoicing

Discerning between genuine joy rooted in God's word and carnal rejoicing around idols.

• There is a difference between true spiritual movement and carnal excitement around idols.

• Moises descends from Mount Sinai to find Israel celebrating around a golden calf, revealing their lack of discernment.

• Genuine joy comes from understanding God's word and prioritizing what truly matters in life.

The Happiness of Having Nothing

Finding happiness even when lacking material possessions.

• True happiness can be found in having nothing.

• It is a test to see if one's joy is genuine and comes from God.

• Passing through difficult seasons helps prioritize what truly matters in life.

Remembering God's Faithfulness

The importance of remembering God's faithfulness to avoid losing genuine joy.

• Israel entering the promised land brings a potential conflict for God.

• If they receive blessings without remembering where they came from, their joy will become carnal.

• Nehemiah provides an example of how to maintain genuine joy by following God's instructions.

Living in Tabernacles

Exploring the practice of living in tabernacles as a way to remember God's faithfulness.

• Israel was commanded to live in tabernacles for seven days, reminiscent of their ancestors' time in the desert.

• This practice brought great joy and served as a reminder of God's provision and protection.

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Living Disconnected for 7 Days

The speaker talks about the experience of living disconnected from technology and worldly possessions for 7 days, finding joy and connection with God in simplicity.

Embracing Disconnection

• The speaker describes living without a cellphone, iPad, tablet, television, or Netflix for 7 days.

• They mention sleeping on a mattress on the terrace under a tent and being disconnected from worldly distractions.

• The experience is seen as an order from God to disconnect and find joy in having nothing.

Finding Joy in Simplicity

• The speaker reflects on the times when they had nothing and felt lost after losing their job unjustly.

• They thought that losing material possessions like their home or facing health issues would make it impossible to be happy.

• However, they learned that even in difficult circumstances, one can find strength and joy by relying on God's provision.

Celebrating Having Nothing

• The speaker shares how celebrating not having anything for 7 days brings true joy and happiness.

• Leviticus 23:40 is mentioned as a reference to celebrating the absence of material possessions before God.

• Despite not owning a house or having financial stability, one can still find reasons to rejoice in daily provisions.

Gratitude in Temporary Situations

• Renting a house may be seen as wasting money by some, but if it provides shelter and sustenance, one should be grateful.

• While striving for progress and personal victories is important, it is dangerous to forget who we were before knowing God.

• Sometimes God takes us out of comfort zones to remind us of our temporary nature and focus on eternal matters.

Reflecting on Life's Meaning

• Tedious routines often make people forget what truly matters in life.

• Times of reflection are often found during hospital stays or visits to cemeteries.

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering that life is temporary and focusing on eternal values.

Believing in the Unseen

• David, despite being wealthy, considered himself a foreigner and understood the concept of eternity.

• Abraham also lived as a stranger in the promised land, believing in something better without seeing it.

• Prophets died with faith, waiting for the Messiah to come, even though they didn't witness it themselves.

Embracing Eternal Life

• Even if we can't see our hope fulfilled, we can still rejoice because our lives are eternal.

• A comparison is made between a child building sandcastles and an adult building with mortgages and loans.

• Both builders face similar outcomes, but the child understands the temporary nature of their creation.

Finding Joy in Simplicity

The speaker continues discussing finding joy in simplicity and embracing a perspective focused on eternal values rather than material possessions.

Contentment in Temporary Life

• Max Lucado's analogy of two builders is mentioned: a child building sandcastles and an adult building with financial obligations.

• Both builders face similar outcomes, but the child finds contentment due to understanding the temporary nature of their creation.

Seeking Something Better

• Hebrews mentions how people sought a homeland while knowing where they came from but desiring something greater.

• They longed for an eternal city they couldn't see but believed in through faith.

Rejoicing in Eternal Life

• Even if we can't see our hope fulfilled, we can still rejoice because our lives are eternal.

• Our focus should be on what truly matters beyond this temporary existence.

The Power of the Ocean

This section discusses the power of the ocean and its ability to destroy what we build.

The Ocean's Strength

• The ocean's waves break closer and closer, becoming more powerful with each wave.

• A child builds a sandcastle near the shore, but knows that the ocean will eventually destroy it.

• The child celebrates as the ocean destroys their sandcastle.

Life's Lesson

• As adults, we often focus on building houses, buying cars, and accumulating possessions.

• However, just like the child's sandcastle, everything we build is temporary.

• We should understand that nothing truly belongs to us.

Embracing Life's Transience

This section explores the transient nature of life and how we should embrace it.

Life as a Mist

• Life is compared to a morning mist that appears and disappears by evening.

• It is like grass that grows and then withers away.

Funerals as Reminders

• At funerals, people question why they or others have to experience loss.

• But from birth, our journey leads us towards death.

• Funerals serve as reminders that life is fleeting.

Cherishing Each Day

• To combat forgetfulness, we are encouraged to live each day fully.

• We may face challenges or be in difficult situations for months or even years.

• Sometimes God allows certain things to happen to refresh our memory of His provision.

Understanding Our Mortality

This section delves into our mortality and how we react when faced with challenges in life.

Fragility of Life

• Our lives are fragile and can be affected by illness or crisis at any moment.

• The problem lies in how we react to these challenges.

Taking Hold of Sand

• We often hold onto things that are temporary, like handfuls of wet sand.

• God questions why we expect Him to bless and prosper us when we prioritize worldly possessions.

Abraham's Faith

• Abraham is an example of someone who trusted God completely.

• He left everything behind when God called him, showing great faith.

Trusting in God's Plan

This section emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's plan and not relying on our own understanding.

Our Limited Perspective

• The problem is not the circumstances we face but how we react to them.

• We often lack trust in God's provision and take matters into our own hands.

Jesus' Tears

• Jesus wept when he saw the doubt and lack of faith in those around him.

• He encourages us to continue trusting Him despite difficult situations or diagnoses.

Celebrating Adversity

• Instead of waiting for a letter of redemption or forgiveness, we should celebrate adversity.

• Our joy should not depend on temporary circumstances but on our trust in God's plan.

Dios me dio Bueno no puedo cambiarme la ropa todos los días Bueno no puedo eh comer lo que quisiera comer pero vamos a alegrarnos igual no hay regalo para los chicos en esta navidad pero aunque sea vamos a poner no sé una galletita algo chiquitito simbólico y los niños se alegran igual en vez de decir y mi iPad

The speaker talks about being grateful for what they have, even if it's not everything they desire. They mention the importance of finding joy in small gestures, like offering a symbolic cookie to children during Christmas.

Gratitude and Joy

• It is important to be grateful for what we have, even if it's not everything we want.

• Finding joy in small gestures can bring happiness, such as offering a symbolic cookie to children during Christmas.

en vez de decir eso si tu hijo se empieza a comportar miserablemente así y te dice papá ya ha salió el nuevo iPhone y no lo tengo tienes urgentemente que desconectarlo mínimamente 7 días y mandarlo a la azotea a que se acuerde De dónde viene a dónde va veo a los padres diciendo viste viste viste Pero es verdad es hora de

The speaker advises parents on how to handle their child's materialistic behavior. They suggest disconnecting the child for at least 7 days and making them reflect on their values and priorities.

Handling Materialistic Behavior

• If your child starts behaving miserably and demands the latest iPhone, it is necessary to disconnect them for at least 7 days and make them reflect on their values.

• Parents should avoid indulging in materialistic desires themselves and instead focus on teaching their children about gratitude and contentment.

desconectarlo porque a veces creemos por derecho aquello que tenemos que tener como Providencia como bendición me están siguiendo sí o no desde respirar desde levantarte desde tomarte un café desde desayunar ya es extra es algo que no te merecías y Dios te lo da si Además de eso Dios te da el placer de amar el

The speaker emphasizes the need to disconnect from entitlement and recognize that everything we have, even the basic things like breathing or having a cup of coffee, are blessings from God. They also mention the joy of loving others as a gift from God.

Gratitude and Love

• We should disconnect from feelings of entitlement and acknowledge that everything we have is a blessing from God, including basic necessities like breathing or having breakfast.

• In addition to providing for our needs, God also gives us the ability to experience love, which is another gift we should be grateful for.

placer de de soñar de de tener Esperanza yo creo que somos personas privilegiadas no debería haber ningún triste por lo menos en river Church jamás porque que yo sea que yo vea a todos la mayoría de ustedes creo están respirando sí o no y si alguien ya no respira Avísenme que lo sacamos rápido pero todos están respirando eso

The speaker highlights the importance of dreaming and having hope in our lives. They express their belief that everyone in River Church should be privileged and not feel sad because they are alive and breathing.

Dreaming and Hope

• It is important to have dreams and hope for the future.

• The speaker believes that everyone in River Church should feel privileged and not be sad because they are alive and breathing.

es un privilegio el tener pulmones el respirar qué va a pasar el año que viene no sé porque la tierra es de Dios y somos mayordomos de él y le podré dejar un legado a mis hijos y vamos a trabajar duro pero si no se puede no se puede hay de los que empezarán con nada hay de los que empezarán con mucho esfuerzo hay de

The speaker emphasizes the privilege of having lungs and being able to breathe. They acknowledge that the future is uncertain, but as stewards of God's earth, they aim to leave a legacy for their children. They also mention the challenges faced by those who start with nothing or have to work hard.

Gratitude and Legacy

• Having lungs and being able to breathe is a privilege we should be grateful for.

• The future is uncertain, but as stewards of God's earth, we can work hard and leave a legacy for our children.

• Some people start with nothing while others have to put in significant effort, but challenges can be overcome with determination.

los que lo perderán todo y volverá án empezar una y otra vez y sabrán de que hay que construir un ladillo a la vez con cada huracán que la vida te sorprenda te levantas la mañana y cómo hago ahora que se me cayó la casa un ladrillo a la vez como hiciste toda la vida así somos los hispanos trabajadores

The speaker acknowledges that some people may lose everything and have to start over multiple times. They emphasize the importance of building brick by brick, facing life's challenges with resilience and determination. They also highlight the hardworking nature of Hispanics.

Resilience and Hard Work

• Some individuals may experience loss and have to start over repeatedly, but it is important to rebuild step by step.

• When faced with unexpected challenges, like a fallen house, one must approach it one brick at a time, just as they have done throughout their life.

• Hispanics are known for their strong work ethic and resilience in the face of adversity.

nos reinventamos resurgimos de las cenizas porque decimos eh Satanás me quiere ver muerto Satanás me quiere ver quebrado pero no es él el que decide cuándo termina mi vida aquí es Dios que lo decide y Dios el mismo Dios que te bendijo ayer es el mismo Dios que te bendecirá mañana que bendecirá tus hijos

The speaker talks about how they can reinvent themselves and rise from the ashes despite Satan's attempts to bring them down. They emphasize that God is the one who decides when their life ends and that He will continue to bless them and their children.

Resilience and Divine Blessings

• Despite Satan's desire to harm or break us, it is ultimately God who determines when our life ends.

• The same God who blessed us yesterday will continue to bless us tomorrow, including our children.

que bendecirá a tus nietos Cuántos reciben esta palabra dígame

The speaker asks the audience how many of them receive this message and agree with it.

Audience Response

• The speaker asks the audience to respond if they receive and agree with the message.

Amén el rey ha venido a morar Oh la avivamiento en cas se prove River chur es un río que no se detendrá

The speaker exclaims "Amen" and declares that the King has come to dwell. They mention revival in homes and proclaim that River Church is an unstoppable river.

Proclamation of Faith

• The speaker exclaims "Amen" in agreement.

• They declare that the King has come to dwell and mention revival in homes.

• River Church is described as an unstoppable river.