Epistle 108
The sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting on God, judging the wicked, and feeding the righteous, all while standing in the power of God's wisdom and righteousness.
George Fox preaches about waiting in the light to see Christ as wisdom and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the church as the body of Christ. He urges the congregation to wait on the Father of life to experience true reign in life, filled with pure joy and love. Fox encourages them to discern between those who need judgment and to eliminate fleshly-mindedness. By standing in the power of God, they will witness the seed overcoming challenges and providing support to the vulnerable.
Text
Friends, wait in the light, that with the light every one of you may come to see Christ to be your wisdom, and your righteousness, and so come to see the body, his church, of which is the head [Col 1:18]: and in the measure of life waiting on the Father of life, ye may come to reign in the life. All that are kept here, are in pure joy and love. And in the light wait, that ye may see the harlots and idolaters, &c. which are to be fed with judgment [Ezek 34:16]. Spare not that which is for the sword [Jer 21:7] and for <109> the fire; let all fleshly-mindedness be trodden under your feet. And standing in the power, ye will see the seed slaying the fat [Ezek 34:16], and chaining and binding the unruly, and succouring all the lambs and babes. This is the word of the Lord to you.
G. F.
Sermon Outline
- Waiting on the Father of Life
- Judging the wicked and feeding the righteous
- Standing in the power of God
- Seeing the seed slaying the fat
- Chaining and binding the unruly
- Succouring the lambs and babes
Key Quotes
“Wait in the light, that with the light every one of you may come to see Christ to be your wisdom, and your righteousness” — George Fox
“Spare not that which is for the sword and for the fire; let all fleshly-mindedness be trodden under your feet” — George Fox
“This is the word of the Lord to you” — George Fox
Application Points
- We must be willing to confront and judge our own fleshly desires and weaknesses, and not allow them to dominate our lives.
- We must stand in the power of God's wisdom and righteousness, trusting in His guidance and revelation.
- We must prioritize feeding the righteous and protecting the innocent and vulnerable, who are in need of care and protection from the power of God.