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  AS MUCH AS IN ME IS, I AM READY
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: We must show earnestness, a whole heart for Christ, and the
passion of the cross in order to fulfill the Lord's expectation and meet
the world's needs.

Topics: "Commitment to Christ", "Earnestness"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:16, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:11, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:23, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, James 5:16, 1 Peter 4:10, Revelation 3:15-16

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of earnestness and passion in our
devotion to Christ, urging believers to fully commit their hearts and
lives to the Master and humanity. He highlights the urgency of the times
we live in, where everything around us is alive and earnest, and calls
for a baptism of fire to ignite our spirits. Simpson encourages a self-
surrendered life that seeks to grasp God's vision and strive towards the
ultimate prize in Christ Jesus. He passionately prays for a world
dedicated to Jesus, longing for His return and the establishment of His
kingdom.

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Be earnest. Intense earnestness, a whole heart for Christ, the passion
sign of the cross, the enthusiasm of our whole being for our Master and
humanity-this is what the Lord expects. This is what His cross deserves,
this what the world needs and this is what the age has a right to look
for. Everything around us is intensely alive. Life is earnest, death is
earnest, sin is earnest, man is earnest, business is earnest, knowledge
is earnest. God forgive us if we are lax in the white heat of this
crisis time. Oh, for the baptism of fire!

Oh, for the living coal upon the burning lips of love! 0h, for men and
women God-possessed and self-surrendered, grasping God's great idea and
pressing forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of
God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

All the world for Jesus My prayer shall be, And my watchword ever,
Himself for me. All the world for Jesus, Lord, quickly come, Bring Thy
promised kingdom, And take us home.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/as-much-as-in-me-is-i-am-ready/
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