Staying Near the Power
To live a triumphant Christian life, it's essential to stay connected to God's power and trust in His infinite wisdom and goodness.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches on the theme of faith and reliance on God's power, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to God and trusting in His infinite abilities. She highlights the concept that by uniting ourselves with God, we tap into His unlimited strength and guidance, enabling us to navigate life triumphantly. Tileston encourages believers to fix their gaze on God's wisdom, goodness, and willingness to provide for their spiritual needs, leading to victory over self. She concludes by affirming that God not only instructs us but also empowers us to carry out His will.
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Nevertheless, I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand.
--PSALMS 73:23
FAITH is a grasping of Almighty power;
The hand of man laid on the arm of God;
The grand and blessed hour
In which the things, impossible to me,
Become the possible, O Lord, through Thee.
--ANNA E. HAMILTON
NOTHING is necessary for you in maintaining a triumphant Christian life, but just to stay by the helm, and put yourself in where the power is. Come unto God, unite yourself to God, and the doing power you have is infinite!--and is none the less yours because it is His. Trim your ship steadily to the course, and God's own gales will waft it.
--HORACE BUSHNELL
Gaze intently with the eye of faith at the infinite wisdom and omnipotence of God, to whom nothing is impossible or difficult, and consider that His goodness is unbounded, and unspeakable His willingness to give, hour by hour, and moment by moment, all things needful for the spiritual life, and for complete victory over self, if we will throw ourselves with confidence into His arms.
--LORENZO SCUPOLI
Whatever God tells us to do, He also helps us to do.
--DORA GREENWELL
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Faith
- Staying Near the Power
- Gazing into God's Wisdom and Power
- Consider God's infinite wisdom and omnipotence
- God's goodness is unbounded and His willingness to give is unspeakable
Key Quotes
“Faith is a grasping of Almighty power; the hand of man laid on the arm of God.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Come unto God, unite yourself to God, and the doing power you have is infinite!” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Whatever God tells us to do, He also helps us to do.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Stay connected to God's power by putting yourself in where the power is.
- Trust in God's infinite wisdom and goodness to guide you.
- Remember that God helps you do what He tells you to do.