The Lord's Work Done in the Lord's Way
The sermon emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God and knowing His ways in order to do His work and bring Him glory.
K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the necessity of drawing near to the Lord in order to effectively carry out His work, highlighting that true ministry must stem from a deep relationship with God. He reflects on a day of worship and prayer, where the presence of the Lord became profoundly real, reinforcing the importance of knowing God's ways. Yohannan warns against the mistake of attempting to do ministry without this intimate connection, as it ultimately detracts from bringing glory to God. The message calls believers to prioritize their relationship with the Lord above all else.
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"I have set the LORD always before me . . ." Psalm 16:8a
I spoke this message to our fellowship on July 30, 2002. It was one of those days especially set apart for prayer and waiting upon the Lord. We began with hours of worship and adoration, during which the Lord became very real to us.
What I share here was the result of a growing burden God gave me during that time, calling us to remember once more that we must continually draw near to Him, to hear Him and grow in our love and understanding of Him. To try to do any ministry apart from this is a sad mistake.
Our emphasis--no matter what we do--must always be to know the Lord and His ways. Only then can the work be done in total dependence upon Him. Only then can our work bring Him glory. May the Lord draw you closer to Himself as you read this.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Drawing Near to God
- The Emphasis on Knowing God's Ways
- The Call to Remember
- Growing Burden to Draw Near to God
- The Danger of Ministry Apart from God
Key Quotes
“I have set the LORD always before me . . .” — K.P. Yohannan
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to draw near to God and seek to know His ways in your daily life.
- Recognize the danger of doing ministry apart from God and strive to be in total dependence on Him.
- Seek to grow in your love and understanding of God through prayer and worship.