All Things Are of Him
The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and living according to God's sovereignty and power in all things, and finding blessedness in knowing and living for His glory.
Andrew Murray emphasizes that all things originate from God, exist through His power, and are ultimately directed towards Him. He highlights that recognizing and living in accordance with this truth brings glory to God, which is the purpose of human existence. By acknowledging God's sovereignty and purpose, believers can find true blessedness and fulfillment in their lives. This understanding is essential for living a life that honors God and reflects His glory.
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'Of him, and through him, and to him, are all things.' This is the God of whom we say: 'To whom be glory for ever.' This is his glory, and it is giving him glory when we know, and acknowledge, and live, and act on this blessed truth. All things are of him, as their beginning and alone author; and through him, as their continuance and maintenance, the only power by which they exist and act; and to him, as the sole aim and end for which they have their being.
This is God's glory: to know this and to make it known, to show it forth and find our blessedness in it - this is living to the glory of God. It was for this life man was created.
(Excerpted from The Coming Revival, by Andrew Murray , pg. 65)
Sermon Outline
- All Things Are of Him
- The Purpose of Man's Creation
- To Live for God's Glory
- Finding Blessedness in Knowing and Living for God
Key Quotes
“This is God's glory: to know this and to make it known, to show it forth and find our blessedness in it - this is living to the glory of God.” — Andrew Murray
“All things are of him, as their beginning and alone author; and through him, as their continuance and maintenance, the only power by which they exist and act; and to him, as the sole aim and end for which they have their being.” — Andrew Murray
Application Points
- Recognize and acknowledge God's sovereignty and power in all things.
- Make it your purpose to live for God's glory and find blessedness in knowing and living for Him.
- Give God glory by recognizing and living according to His power and authority in your life.