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  CONVICTED OF UNBELIEF
  by Andrew Murray
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Summary: Andrew Murray emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and
overcoming unbelief in order to experience Christ's presence and power.

Topics: "Faith in Christ", "Unbelief"
Scripture References: Matthew 17:20, Mark 9:24, Luke 24:25, John 14:23, John 20:29, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 3:17, Hebrews 3:12, James 1:6

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Andrew Murray emphasizes the necessity of recognizing our own unbelief,
pointing out that Jesus rebuked the disciples for their slowness to
believe. He asserts that the extent of unbelief among God's children is
often underestimated, leading to a barrier that prevents Christ from
entering our hearts. When faith is fully present, it naturally invites
Christ in, just as water fills a depression. Murray challenges listeners
to confront their own lack of belief and to acknowledge their need for
Christ's presence in their lives. He encourages a prayerful attitude of
repentance and openness to receive Jesus.

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We must be convicted of our unbelief. Jesus said to the disciples, "O
foolish men, slow in heart to believe in all that the prophets have
spoken!" If we could only get a true picture of the amount of unbelief
in the hearts of God's children, we would be astonished and ashamed.
Unbelief bars the door to Christ and closes the heart to him. When there
is no unbelief in a heart, when there is a full, living faith, Christ
cannot help coming in. The heart is opened and prepared for him; just as
water naturally runs into a depression in the ground, so Christ must
come into the heart which is full of faith. Are you willing to
acknowledge that you are a fool for never having believed in him? We all
need to pray, "Lord Jesus, it is my own fault.

There you are, longing to have possession of me; there you have been
with your faithful promises, waiting to reveal yourself."

(Excerpted from Christ is All by Andrew Murray, pg. 66)

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/andrew-murray/convicted-of-unbelief/
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