Those Little Foxes That Come Between Our Walk With God (Clip)
James Jennings emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming the subtle 'little foxes'—distractions and sins—that hinder our intimate walk with God.
This sermon emphasizes the hindrances that can come between believers and the Lord, focusing on the subtle influences like the 'little foxes' that can spoil our communion with God. It highlights the importance of self-reflection, acknowledging motivations like the love of praise and worldly distractions that can defile our relationship with the Lord. The speaker encourages humility, recognizing these burdens as tools that lead us to the cross and ultimately outwit Satan.
Full Transcript
Know what gets in the way of you and the Lord. And the Lord, He wants you, believer. The Lord not just wants you, the Lord desires us as a body.
We are His bride. Robert Murray McShane, he wrote in his journal, Oh, that I may remember my own words this day, that hour of communion is the hour for the little foxes, the little foxes to spoil the wine. This is after he preached.
And listen to his self-reflection. Two things that defile this day in looking back. Love of praise running through everything I did.
He had the honesty to admit that was a true motivation. And consenting to listen to worldly talk. Oh, that these may keep me humble and be my burden, leading me to the cross.
Then Satan will be outwitted.
Sermon Outline
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- Identify what hinders your relationship with God
- Understand God's desire for believers as His bride
- Recognize the 'little foxes' that spoil spiritual communion
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- Learn from Robert Murray McShane's self-reflection
- Acknowledge pride and worldly influences as spiritual dangers
- Embrace humility and the cross as the remedy
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- Commit to vigilance against subtle spiritual attacks
- Allow humility to lead to deeper communion with God
- Outwit Satan through self-awareness and reliance on Christ
Key Quotes
“Know what gets in the way of you and the Lord.” — James Jennings
“The Lord not just wants you, the Lord desires us as a body.” — James Jennings
“Oh, that these may keep me humble and be my burden, leading me to the cross.” — James Jennings
Application Points
- Examine your daily life to identify subtle distractions that hinder your walk with God.
- Practice humility by confessing pride and worldly influences to maintain spiritual health.
- Focus on the cross as the source of strength to resist spiritual attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 'little foxes' mentioned in the sermon?
They are subtle sins or distractions that spoil our intimate relationship with God.
Who was Robert Murray McShane and why is he referenced?
He was a preacher whose honest self-reflection about pride and worldly talk illustrates common spiritual pitfalls.
How can believers overcome these 'little foxes'?
By cultivating humility, self-awareness, and focusing on the cross to resist Satan's attacks.
What does it mean that believers are God's bride?
It signifies a close, loving, and committed relationship between God and His people.