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  THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Jesus invites all believers to experience the victorious life,
but it requires faith and a genuine desire for wholeness.

Topics: "Healing", "Faith and Unbelief"
Scripture References: Matthew 9:12, John 5:6

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that many Christians live in a state of chronic
discouragement, mistakenly believing that a victorious Christian life is
unattainable for them. He challenges the notion that such feelings are
normal, urging believers to recognize their unbelief as the root cause
of their defeat. Tozer draws a parallel to the man at the Jerusalem
pool, highlighting that the desire for healing and wholeness is
essential for transformation. He encourages Christians to reject
complacency and to actively seek the healing power of Jesus, who is
always ready to make them whole.

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CONTENT
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If you are a discouraged and defeated Christian believer, you may have
accepted the rationalization that your condition is "normal for all
Christians." You may now be content with the position that the
progressive, victorious Christian life may be suitable for a few
Christian - but not for you! You have been to Bible conferences; you
have been to the altar-but the blessings are for someone else. Now, that
attitude on the part of Christian believers is neither modesty nor
meekness. It is a chronic discouragement resulting from unbelief.

It is rather like those who have been sick for so long that they no
longer believe they can get well.

Jesus is still saying, as He said to the man lying by the gate at the
Jerusalem pool, "Do you want to be made whole?" Jesus made him whole-
because of his desire! His need was great, but he had never lapsed into
that state of chronic discouragement.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/the-great-physician/
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