A Personal Revelation of Jesus Christ
Andrew Murray emphasizes the need for a personal revelation of Jesus Christ in order to effectively serve Him in mission work.
Andrew Murray emphasizes the necessity of a personal revelation of Jesus Christ in our mission work, urging believers to move beyond self-congratulation for past efforts and recognize the vast need for salvation. He calls for a deep consecration to Christ, encouraging individuals to trust in God's abundant provision for their mission. Murray stresses that true effectiveness in reaching the unsaved comes from a personal encounter with the Glorified One, which empowers and equips believers for their calling.
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My friends, our mission work must become something very different from what it is at present. You may be praising God for the way in which he has stirred up interest in missions in recent years, and I praise God with you. But we need to take care that this praise does not become self-congratulation. We need to reflect on how the little we are doing compared with what is truly needed and with what Christ wants. I plead with you, consecrate yourself to the crucified Christ for the salvation of the unsaved. Are you ready? Do you believe that the Lord will abundantly equip you to do all that he asks of you? We need just one thing--personal contact with Jesus, a personal revelation of the Glorified One.
(Excerpted from Consecrated to God by Andrew Murray, pg. 24)
Sermon Outline
- The Need for a Change in Mission Work
- Reflecting on the current state of mission work
- Comparing our efforts to what is truly needed
- Considering Christ's expectations
Key Quotes
“We need just one thing--personal contact with Jesus, a personal revelation of the Glorified One.” — Andrew Murray
Application Points
- We must be willing to reflect on our current efforts in mission work and compare them to what is truly needed.
- A personal revelation of Jesus Christ is essential for effectively serving Him in mission work.
- We must trust that the Lord will abundantly equip us to do His will, but we must also seek a personal revelation of Jesus Christ.