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And He That Sent Me Is With Me: The Father Has Not Left Me Alone
By Octavius Winslow0PSA 34:18PSA 102:7ISA 41:10MAT 28:20JHN 8:29JHN 14:18ROM 8:382CO 1:3HEB 13:51PE 5:7Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound solitude experienced by Jesus during His earthly ministry, yet highlights that He was never truly alone because the Father was always with Him. This theme resonates with believers who often feel isolated during trials, sickness, or loss, reminding them that their journey, though lonely, is guided by God's love and purpose. Winslow encourages Christians to embrace their solitude as a means to deepen their relationship with Christ, who is always present to provide comfort and companionship. He reassures that even in loneliness, believers are never friendless or unprotected, as Christ shares in their experiences and offers His unwavering support.
The Need for Solitude
By A.W. Tozer01KI 19:11PSA 4:4PSA 46:10ISA 30:15MAT 6:6MAT 14:23MRK 1:35LUK 5:16JHN 15:4PHP 4:7A.W. Tozer emphasizes the critical need for solitude in a world filled with distractions that hinder our devotional life. He reflects on how modern civilization complicates our ability to retreat and renew our spirits, contrasting it with the quiet times of the past. Tozer laments that while technology offers comfort, it also threatens our inner peace and connection with God. He urges listeners to seek moments of solitude to commune with their hearts and find strength amidst the chaos. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the ability to escape the noise and find time for reflection.
The Missionary When He Is Alone
By Bud Elford1.2K55:13GEN 2:18PSA 105:17PSA 110:7PSA 114:1ISA 63:3MRK 1:12LUK 4:1JHN 8:291CO 3:1JAS 4:7Bud Elford emphasizes the significance of solitude in a missionary's life, drawing from Isaiah 63:3 where Jesus speaks of treading the winepress alone. He explains that being alone is a time for personal growth, reliance on God, and preparation for spiritual battles, as exemplified by biblical figures like David and Joseph. Elford encourages listeners to develop a strong relationship with Jesus, ensuring that they are never truly alone, and to learn to stand firm in their faith even when isolated. He highlights the importance of understanding one's weaknesses and relying on God's strength to overcome challenges. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep commitment to God, enabling believers to face life's trials with confidence.
Alone With God
By A.W. Tozer0EXO 14:14PSA 46:10PSA 62:1ISA 30:15MAT 6:6MAT 14:23MRK 1:35LUK 5:16JHN 6:3JAS 4:8A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of solitude with God, illustrating how Jesus withdrew to a mountainside to be alone with His disciples before performing miracles. He argues that true spiritual learning often requires moments of silence and inactivity, away from the distractions of others. Tozer suggests that our religious activities should be preceded by a time of aloneness to be spiritually charged and prepared for action. He highlights that Jesus was ready for the people because He had taken the time to meditate and connect with God. The sermon encourages believers to seek quiet moments with God to be filled with His Spirit before engaging with the world.
Healing Silence
By A.W. Tozer01KI 19:12PSA 46:10PSA 62:1ISA 30:15HAB 2:20MAT 6:6MAT 14:23MRK 6:46LUK 5:16JHN 10:27A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound importance of silence and solitude in our spiritual lives, drawing on the example of Jesus who often withdrew to pray in silence. He critiques the modern evangelical tendency to fill life with noise, which reflects immaturity and a lack of understanding of the healing power of quietness before God. Tozer urges believers to seek the discipline of solitude, allowing their souls to be refreshed and renewed in the presence of the Father. He calls for a commitment to mastering this practice, regardless of life's busyness, to truly experience God's presence.